Family & long-term visit passes
Singaporean Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass
An immigration pass for eligible people to stay in Singapore for a longer period, issued, managed and renewed by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.
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Important information
On this page
- Official name
- Long-Term Visit Pass
- Route type
- Long-stay pass
- Processing time
- Within about 6 weeks
- Provided all required documents are submitted and in order; some cases take longer.
- In-Principle Approval validity
- 3 months from issue
- The IPA letter is not an immigration pass and does not itself confer stay.
- Completion deadline
- 3 months
- Formalities to issue the LTVP must be completed within 3 months or the approval is withdrawn.
- Payment window
- 30 days from notification
- The issuance fee must be paid within 30 days of the email notification or the approval is withdrawn.
- Where to apply
- Online via ICA e-Service
- Applications are submitted online with supporting documents.
Who can apply
- Eligible people staying in Singapore for a longer period
What you can do
- Reside in Singapore under the conditions of the pass
How to apply
Apply online through ICA's e-Service, uploading the documents listed in the official LTVP Document Checklist. If ICA needs to see you, you download the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter and attend the ICA Services Centre to complete formalities.
- Prepare the documents in the ICA LTVP Document Checklist before you start.
- Submit the application and supporting documents online.
- Allow around 6 weeks for processing when documents are complete.
- If approved, download the IPA letter (valid 3 months) and complete formalities within 3 months.
- Pay the issuance fee within 30 days of the email notification to avoid the approval being withdrawn.
Documents you may need
- The exact documents depend on your relationship to the sponsor and are listed in the official ICA "Document Checklist for Long-Term Visit Pass".
- Typically these include the applicant's and sponsor's travel/identity documents, relationship-proof documents (e.g. marriage or birth certificates), and official English translations of any non-English documents.
- Prepare all applicable documents before applying online, as incomplete submissions delay the roughly 6-week processing time.
Frequently asked questions
Most applications are processed within about 6 weeks, provided all required documents are submitted and in order. Some cases may take longer.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.