Understanding Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)

Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)A Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is essentially a long-stay visa that permits eligible foreign nationals to reside in Singapore. This pass can be granted by two authorities – the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

 

Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Provided by MOM

The MOM offers LTVP to select family members of valid Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, EntrePass, and Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) holders. The application for this pass must be processed by the employer of the primary pass holder or an approved third party for EP and S Pass holder’s dependents. For dependents of EntrePass and PEP, the main pass holder must initiate the application. This pass can last up to 2 years and its duration is connected to the validity of the main pass holder’s pass. It can be renewed up to the length of the primary pass or as desired, whichever is shorter.

 

Eligibility Guidelines

For EP, S Pass, and PEP pass holders to apply for an LTVP, they need to satisfy the following conditions:

  • They should be common-law spouses, unmarried disabled children above 21 years old, or unmarried step-children under 21 years old.
  • The pass holder must have a stable monthly income of $6,000.
  • To apply for parents, the pass holder must have a steady monthly income of $12,000.
  • The main pass holder’s employer should sponsor the pass.

Criteria for EntrePass holders include:

  • They should be common-law spouses, unmarried disabled children above 21 years old, or unmarried step-children below 21 years old.
  • Total annual business spending must equal or exceed $100,000.
  • The company needs to employ a minimum of 3 local qualifying salary holders (LQS¹) or 1 local professional, manager or executive (PME²).
  • To apply for parents, the total business spending annually should be $200,000 or more, and it should employ at least 6 LQS or 2 local PMEs.

Note:

The LQS (previously known as FTE) stands for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PR) who receive a monthly salary of at least $1,400 and receive CPF contributions for at least 3 months.

Local PMEs refer to professionals, managers, executives who are Singaporeans or Permanent Residents, have a monthly income of $3,900 or more, and receive CPF contributions for a minimum of 3 months.

 

Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Given by ICA

The ICA issues LTVP to foreigners who meet certain conditions, such as:

  • Spouses of a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR).
  • Children under the age of 21 years of an SC or PR.
  • Parents of an SC or a PR.
  • Graduates from an Institute of Higher Learning seeking a job in Singapore.
  • Mother or Grandmother of a child or grandchild studying in Singapore on a Student’s Pass.
  • Visitors are requesting to give birth in Singapore.

The Long-Term Visit Pass–Plus (LTVP+) program was launched in April 2012 for foreign spouses of SCs. This pass offers a longer stay period for holders, is initially valid for three years, and can be extended up to five years for each following renewal. LTVP+ passport holders are eligible for healthcare and employment benefits. The application process for LTVP and LTVP+ is identical, and eligible applicants will be automatically considered for LTVP+.

 

Working in Singapore With a Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)

An LTVP holder can work in Singapore as long as they have a legit work pass like the EP, S Pass, Work Permit, or EntrePass. As soon as they receive a work pass, the LTVP will be revoked.