What Is Long Term Social Visit Pass In Singapore?

The Long Term (Social) Visit Pass is a special visa that allows informal spouses, parents or step/handicapped children (who do not qualify for the Dependant’s Pass) to join their supporter for the period of hi/her work visa validity. Given for 2 years with an opportunity of renewal, the LTSVP has a certain salary criterion applied to the breadwinner who invites and takes care of the family: the monthly income must be above 5,000 SGD (or 10,000 SGD for parents).

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Eligibility Criteria and Requirements for LTSVP (LTVP)

1. Only informal/common-law spouses, parents, and step/handicapped children under 21 years old can pretend to obtain the LTVP.

2. Working pass holder (PEP/EP/S Pass) who is going to sponsor their relatives has to be hired by a well-established Singapore-based firm.

3. Monthly income of the work pass holder must exceed 5k SGD (10k SGD for parents).

 

Features and Benefits of Long Term Social Visit Pass

1. LTSVP application can be lodged either by the working pass holder’s firm or an accredited visa agency.

2. LTVP is granted for 2 years and can be extended under the condition that the working pass holder still works at the firm. The term of extension can be either the same as the work pass validity or any other shorter term.

3. As the LTSVP is bound to a certain work pass, its duration will depend on this pass’ validity. Working pass cancellation means automatic cancellation of all LTSVPs attached to it.

4. Due to higher expenses older people require, the minimum income for taking care of parents in SG is higher (10k SGD) than for younger relatives (5k SGD).

5. Holders of LTSVP are allowed to be employed in SG if they can land a job. Their employers don’t have to fulfil any quota or levy criteria; it makes such employment beneficial for Singapore firms.

6. Work pass holder cannot include relatives eligible for the LTSVP to their PR application: they must get it based on their personal merits.

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