Long-Term Visit Pass & Dependent’s Pass
If you hold an S Pass or EP, you can relocate your family to Singapore
The S Pass or Employment Pass holders can easily relocate your family to Singapore.
For relocation purposes, their family members must have a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP).
With this pass, you can take your,
1. Common Law Spouse
2. Stepchildren
3. Handicapped Children to the Lion City
Singapore is a popular pathway for people seeking a secure future and outstanding opportunities to live, work, and study. However, foreigners may face limitations when moving their family to Singapore with them.
Fortunately, with the Long-Term Visit Pass, Singapore allows your family members to take residence in the city for as long as they want. For this purpose, they must have a relative who has a valid S Pass or Employment Pass in Singapore. The LTVP is also issued to foreigners who wish to stay in Singapore for more than 30 days.
Eligible Types
Dependent's Pass
If a foreigner with a Work Pass wants to relocate their family (Spouse or Child) to Singapore, they can apply for a Dependent's Pass issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Long-Term Visit Pass
There may be some family members of foreign expats who don't qualify for the Dependant's Pass. They would need a long-term visit pass in Singapore.
1. Non-legal spouse
2. Unmarried step-child (under 21)
3. Unmarried handicapped child (under 21)
4. Parents
A foreigner is only eligible to apply LTVP for the above if they
1. Have any of the following: Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), EntrePass
2. Have a fixed monthly income of S$6000. Sponsoring parents, at least S$12000.
3. Are sponsored by a Singapore-based and registered company.
Application process of DP/LTVP with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for S Pass/PEP/EP/ONE Pass Holders
The application process for LTVP is challenging. However, Nextstop Immigrations’ personalized case management services ensure that your application is well-prepared and competitive enough. Here’s a guide on applying for LTVP.
Step 1: Your employer or the employment agency (EA) will have to submit a filled-out form on the my MOM portal.
Step 2: Your family members will have to go to Singapore and make sure they have compiled all the required documents and are done with the travel vaccinations.
Step 3: Your employer or EA will have to issue the pass for each member of your family
Step 4: Each family member will have to register fingerprints and have their photo taken.
Step 5: Finally, the family members will receive LTVP cards.
Next Step:
Applying for Singapore’s Permanent Residence (PR)
Renewing your family members’ LTVP every 01 to 03 years must be tiring and a complex process. Fortunately, the family members of a Singapore citizen or PR holders, are also eligible for Singapore’s PR under the Singapore citizen or PR sponsorship.
Applying for Singapore’s Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)/
Dependent Pass (DP) With Nextstep Immigrations
We know it is challenging for the work pass holders in Singapore to be away from home and their loved ones. We are here to help you in relocating your family to Singapore.
To ensure the chances of success in your family’s Singapore PR applications, our dedicated Immigration Industry-trained consultants can help you manage the entire application journey in the best way.
Still have any questions? Book a free consultation session with our immigration consultants today! Our aim is to help you achieve your dream status in Singapore.