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Long-Term Visit Pass

A long-term residency pass for family members (including parents) of Singapore Citizens or PRs, enabling extended stays of 1-3 years.

Estimated Cost

$77

Processing Time

~1 months

Validity

24 months

Description

The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is issued by ICA to foreign family members of Singapore Citizens (SC), Permanent Residents (PR), or eligible work pass holders (EP, S Pass, EntrePass). It allows extended stays in Singapore beyond the short-term visit pass limit. The LTVP+ variant (3-year validity with healthcare and employment benefits) is available to foreign spouses and children of SCs or PRs. Parents of SCs or PRs may apply for a 5-year LTVP under a separate scheme. This is the closest option Singapore offers to a retirement visa for foreign nationals. There is no dedicated retirement visa programme in Singapore.

Official informationLast updated: 2026-03-04

Timeline

Processing Time
28 days – 2 months

Average: 1 months

Visa Validity
2 years

No Residency Path

No Citizenship Path

Eligibility

Education:None

Requirements

Sponsor who is a Singapore Citizen, PR, or eligible work pass holder*

Qualifying relationship to sponsor*

Eligible relationships: common-law or legally married spouse of SC/PR; unmarried child under 21 of SC/PR; handicapped child of SC/PR; step-child of SC/PR; parent of SC. Work pass holders can sponsor spouses/children if earning >= S$6,000/month; parents require >= S$12,000/month.

Valid passport*

Financial support from sponsor*

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Application fee$33One-time
Pass issuance fee$44Recurring
Estimated Total$77