If you hold an EP or S Pass, you may want to take your family with you when relocating to Singapore.

If you hold an EP or S Pass, you may want to take your family with you when relocating to Singapore. To do so, they must have a LTVP or Long-Term Visit Pass. With this pass, you can take your common-law spouse, step-children, or handicapped child to the Lion City.

Singapore is one of the most popular destinations for foreign workers. However, they face some limitations regarding how many of their family members could go to Singapore with them.

Fortunately, Singapore’s LTVP allows some of these family members an opportunity to live in the city. They can take up residence in Singapore for as long as they have a relative who holds a valid Employment Pass or S Pass. An LTVP is also issued to foreigners that want to stay in Singapore for more than 30 days.

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What Is The Difference Between The Dependant’s Pass and LTVP In Singapore?

You may have encountered a Dependent’s Pass before. These two appear similar at first, in that it allows some family members into Singapore. However, there are some key differences.

For example, an LTVP is issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in Singapore. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Manpower issues the Dependant’s Pass. Further on in this guide, we’ll look at which family members are allowed to apply for these passes.

WORK PASSES (EXCEPT WORK PERMIT)

Spouse

Earn > S$6,000 (Tied to Work Pass)

Child (Unmarried < 21 yrs old)`

Earn > S$6,000 (Tied to Work Pass)

Parents

Earn > S$12,000 (Tied to Work Pass)

SINGAPORE CITIZEN / PR

DP / LTVP

No specific requirement

DP / LTVP

No specific requirement

DP / LTVP

No specific requirement

If a foreigner in Singapore with a work pass wants to bring their legal spouse and/or child along, they can just apply for a Dependant’s Pass with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore.

Family Member

Legally Married Spouse

Unmarried Child (<21 years old)

Type of Pass

Dependant’s Pass

Dependant’s Pass

There may be some family members of foreign expats who don’t qualify for the Dependant’s Pass. They’d need a long-term visit pass to live in Singapore

Non-legal spouse
Unmarried step-child (under 21)
Unmarried handicapped child (over 21)
Parents

A foreigner is only eligible to apply LTVP for the above, if they

Have any of the following: Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Personalized Employment Pass (PEP), EntrePass
Have a fixed monthly salary of at least S$6,000. Sponsoring parents, at least $12,000.
Are sponsored by a Singapore-based and registered company (usually an employer)

Parents or Grandparents accompanying foreign child(ren) on a student pass in Singapore may apply for accompanying LTVP under ICA “Parent of Grandparent of a Child or Grandchild Studying in Singapore on a Student’s Pass” scheme.

LTVP Holder	Child	Type of Education	Restrictions
*Father / Mother / Grandfather / Grandmother	On a Student Pass	Approved schools / institutions	Not allowed to work 1st year
	No other parent / relative / guardian living in Singapore	Not university education	Not allowed to work apply for PR

For Singapore Citizens (SC) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR), the following people can be sponsored for the LTVP:

Foreigner, whose spouse is a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
Foreign born child (< 21 years old) whose parent is a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
Parent whose child (> 21 years old) is a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.

The Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus (LTVP+) scheme is only for foreign spouses of Singapore Citizen (SC). The LTVP+ gives foreign spouses a longer period of stay.

All other LTVP schemes give an average of 2 year’s stay in Singapore. In some cases, up to 3-5 years, but all applications are evaluated by the ICA on a case-by-case basis. LTVP holders are generally not allowed to work unless they hold a work visa or the employer applies for a Letter of Consent (LOC) – available to some Dependant’s Pass holders and LTVP holders.

DP / LTVP Application Process with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for S Pass / EP / PEP / ONE Pass Holders

Obtaining Singapore PR status grants you many of the benefits and rights enjoyed by citizens, providing long-term stability and new opportunities.

Your employer / employment agency (EA) will submit a filled-out application form through the myMOM Portal.
Your family members must go to Singapore and make sure that they have complied with the vaccination travel requirements.
Your employer or EA will issue the pass for the family members
Each family member will have their photo taken and their fingerprints registered
Each member receives the LTVP card.

Next Step:
Apply For A Permanent Residence (PR)

Tired of renewing your family’s LTVP every 1-3 years? Family members of a Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR are eligible to apply for Singapore PR under the Singapore citizen or PR’s sponsorship.

Ensure improved chances of success for your family member’s Singapore PR application by understanding how TIP can assist you with the entire process.

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