What is the
Long-Term Visit Pass?
Definition Intent
Use this page to understand what "Long-Term Visit Pass" means in the Singapore immigration system.
Advisory Intent
Once the definition is clear, move to an advisory guide if you need to know how LTVP / LTVP+ affects a real PR profile.
Decision Intent
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"The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is issued to close family members of Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who do not qualify for a Dependant Pass. The LTVP+ is an enhanced version issued to spouses of Singapore Citizens, granting work authorisation and a clearer pathway to PR."
Applying for PR as a LTVP / LTVP+ holder?
View LTVP / LTVP+ PR advisoryKey Facts
LTVP is issued to: common-law spouses, step-children, disabled children over 21, and parents of Singapore Citizens or PRs
LTVP+ is issued specifically to spouses of Singapore Citizens
LTVP+ holders can work in Singapore without a separate work pass
LTVP and LTVP+ do not automatically lead to PR — a separate application must be made
LTVP+ holders have a more direct PR pathway due to the spousal relationship with a Singapore Citizen
LTVP / LTVP+ and Singapore PR — What You Need to Know
LTVP+ holders are in a structurally strong position for PR due to the spousal relationship with a Singapore Citizen. ICA evaluates the stability and authenticity of the marriage, the length of cohabitation in Singapore, the LTVP+ holder's own employment and community engagement record, and whether children are Singapore Citizens. LTVP holders (non-spousal) face a more complex assessment.
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The Employment Pass (EP) is Singapore's primary work authorisation for foreign professionals, managers, and executives. It allows holders to work in Singapore for a qualifying employer and is the most common pass held by PR applicants.
A Dependant Pass (DP) allows the immediate family members of qualifying work pass holders to live in Singapore. It is issued to the legal spouse and unmarried children under 21 of Employment Pass and S Pass holders earning above the qualifying threshold.
Singapore Citizenship is the highest form of immigration status in Singapore, granting full legal rights including voting rights, a Singapore passport, and access to all public services and schemes. Singapore does not permit dual citizenship — Singaporeans who acquire foreign citizenship must renounce their Singapore citizenship, and foreigners who naturalise must renounce their prior citizenship.
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