If you want to live in Singapore for more than 30 days, you need a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP). Two types of LTVP are available. Each issued by a different Singaporean authority. The first type functions as an extension of an existing Short-Term Visit Pass. Foreign travellers who wish to stay in Singapore for longer than the 30 days allowed by the Short-Term Visit Pass can do so.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) issues the second form of LTVP. It is available to family members of overseas employees who do not qualify for the Dependant Pass. But they want to live in Singapore with their family members.
You will be eligible to apply for this Pass; you must be:
You need to gather the following documents:
For documents written in other languages, you must upload the original documents along with an English translation as a single file. You can use a translation service provider for this purpose.
You must have a Permanent Resident or Singapore Citizen with a SingPass account to apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass. They act as your sponsor and submit your application. The sponsor must be over 21 years to be eligible for sponsoring.
When to Apply
You should know when your previous Pass will expire or when you want to travel to Singapore; thus, apply accordingly.
Visa Processing Time
It will take one month to process.
How to Apply
The process of application is online. You need a Singapore citizen to sponsor you. If that's not the case, you should contact a visa consultant for further guidance.
Duration
It's valid for up to 2 years. The validity is also connected to the Work Pass in the case of the form offered by the Ministry of Manpower.
Fees
Upon approval of the application, make a payment of 60 SGD using the e-Service within 30 days of the issue date. If an applicant does not pay within the given time, the approved application will be withdrawn. As for the form offered by the Ministry of Manpower, you have to submit 105 SGD per applicant.
You can apply for the renewal or extension of LTVP while in Singapore. But you should apply earlier so that they may extend your Pass before expiry.
For the renewal of the form offered by the Ministry of Manpower, you can apply for its renewal six months before its expiry. The renewal fee is 225 SDG for an individual pass.
Work
You need to get a Work Pass with this visa separately.
Study
You require a Student's Pass if you want to study as well.
Extension
You can extend or renew the visa if needed.