Short answer: there are two kinds of Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP). ICA issues it to the foreign spouse, child under 21 or parent of a Singapore citizen or PR, with no published income threshold. MOM issues it to a common-law spouse, step-child, adult child with a disability or parent of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder, who must earn S$6,000 a month (S$12,000 for parents). This LTVP eligibility checker sends you to the right one and, for spouses of citizens, checks the longer LTVP+.
Figures checked 3 Oct 2026 against the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) LTVP and Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment pages, its LTVP+ media release, and MOM's LTVP and Letter of Consent pages.
LTVP Eligibility Checker
Routes you to the right Long-Term Visit Pass: ICA's for family of citizens and PRs, MOM's for family of work pass holders, and checks LTVP+.
Key Takeaways
- ICA's LTVP covers spouses, unmarried children under 21 and parents of Singapore citizens and PRs. Parents-in-law are not eligible.
- ICA weighs family ties, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency. It publishes no salary threshold.
- LTVP+ is for spouses of citizens only. A citizen child from the marriage makes you eligible to be considered; without one, ICA looks more favourably at marriages of 3 years or more.
- Couples who complete the free PMLA before marrying get the spouse LTVP decided in about 6 weeks instead of up to 6 months.
- LTVP and LTVP+ spouses and children of citizens and PRs can work on a Letter of Consent, with no levy or quota, though parents on an LTVP cannot.
ICA LTVP or MOM LTVP
| Applicant | Issued by | Sponsor | Income rule | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a Singapore citizen | ICA | Citizen spouse | None published | Up to 6 months; 6 weeks after a PMLA |
| Spouse of a PR | ICA | PR spouse | None published | 6 weeks |
| Unmarried child under 21 of a citizen or PR | ICA | Citizen or PR parent | None published | 6 weeks |
| Parent of a citizen or PR | ICA | Child aged 21+, or a local sponsor aged 21+ if the child is younger | None published | 6 weeks |
| Parent-in-law | Not eligible | |||
| Common-law spouse, step-child under 21, child 21+ with a disability of an EP or S Pass holder | MOM | Employer | S$6,000 fixed monthly salary | With the main pass |
| Parent of an EP or S Pass holder | MOM | Employer | S$12,000 fixed monthly salary | With the main pass |
ICA also issues LTVPs to graduates of local institutions looking for work, to a parent or grandparent of a Student's Pass holder, and to visitors giving birth in Singapore, which this checker does not cover.
How ICA Decides
ICA states that it takes into account factors such as family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency. There is no points table and no income cut-off on its pages, so the sponsor's finances, the marriage and the applicant's record are read together.
LTVP+ for Spouses of Citizens
LTVP+ is an enhanced pass for foreign spouses of Singapore citizens. There is no separate application: ICA considers every citizen-spouse LTVP application for LTVP+ automatically. The rules come from ICA's 2012 launch release, which is still on ICA's site.
| LTVP | LTVP+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Spouses of citizens or PRs | Spouses of citizens only |
| Eligibility signal | ICA's general factors | A citizen child from the marriage, or a marriage of 3 years or more |
| First issue | Not published by ICA | 3 years |
| Renewals | Not published by ICA | Up to 5 years each |
| Healthcare | Standard foreigner rates | Inpatient subsidies set close to PR level in 2012 |
| Work | Letter of Consent | Letter of Consent |
A Worked Example
Mei, a Vietnamese national, and Daniel, a Singapore citizen, plan to marry next year. They complete the PMLA, free and decided within a month, and receive a Letter of Eligibility. They marry within the year, and Daniel sponsors her LTVP on ICA e-Service: with the letter, ICA aims to decide in about 6 weeks. With no child yet and a new marriage, an LTVP+ is less likely at this stage. After their son is born a citizen, she can be considered for LTVP+ at her next renewal.
The Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment
- Who: a Singapore citizen and a non-resident partner who plan to marry.
- Cost and time: free, online, processed within 1 month.
- Outcome: a positive result gives a Letter of Eligibility. The couple can apply for the LTVP within 1 year of receiving it.
- Limit: the letter is not an LTVP approval. The spouse still applies after the marriage.
- Work Permit holders: existing or former Work Permit holders, including Training Work Permit holders, need MOM's approval before marrying a citizen or PR.
Fees and Renewal
ICA charges S$45 to apply, S$60 when the LTVP is issued, and S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa if needed. Submit a renewal at least 3 months before the current pass expires. A renewed LTVP runs from the date it is issued, and any unused validity on the old pass is not carried forward, so renewing very early shortens your total time. Our guide to renewing a Long-Term Visit Pass covers the steps.
Working on an LTVP
An ICA-issued LTVP or LTVP+ holder who is married to a Singapore citizen or PR, or is the unmarried child under 21 of one, can work once the employer gets a Letter of Consent from MOM. The pass must be valid for at least 3 months, the employer applies, and there is no levy or quota. Eligible holders can also apply for a Pre-approved Letter of Consent, which lets them look for work with consent already in hand. Parents on an ICA LTVP are not covered. See our guide on whether an LTVP holder can work.
What Is Changing
ICA and MOM have announced no change to the LTVP or LTVP+ rules as of 3 Oct 2026. Two gaps are worth knowing: ICA's dedicated LTVP+ page has been removed, so the 2012 release is the latest official statement of LTVP+ terms, and ICA does not publish the standard validity for a spouse LTVP. If either matters to your plans, ask ICA directly or speak to us.
Frequently Asked Questions About LTVP Eligibility
Who is eligible for an LTVP in Singapore?
Through ICA: the foreign spouse, unmarried child under 21, or parent of a Singapore citizen or PR. Through MOM: a common-law spouse, step-child under 21, child 21 and above with a disability, or parent of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder who meets the salary rule.
Is there a minimum income to sponsor a spouse's LTVP?
ICA publishes none. It weighs factors such as family ties, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency. MOM's LTVP for work pass families needs S$6,000 a month, or S$12,000 for parents.
What is the difference between LTVP and LTVP+?
LTVP+ is for spouses of citizens only. It lasts 3 years at first and up to 5 years per renewal, and ICA's 2012 release set inpatient subsidies close to PR level. ICA considers LTVP+ automatically when a citizen's spouse applies for an LTVP.
Who qualifies for LTVP+?
Couples with at least one Singapore citizen child from the marriage are eligible to be considered. Without one, ICA looks at factors such as the length of the marriage and generally favours marriages of at least 3 years.
What is the PMLA?
The Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment: a free online check for a citizen and a non-resident partner before they marry. It takes about a month, and a positive result shortens the later LTVP decision to about 6 weeks.
Can I work on an LTVP?
Yes, if you are an ICA LTVP or LTVP+ holder married to a citizen or PR, or an unmarried child under 21 of one, and your employer gets a Letter of Consent from MOM, with no levy or quota. Parents on an LTVP cannot use this route.
Can my parents-in-law get an LTVP?
No. ICA states that parents-in-law are not eligible. Your spouse, if a citizen or PR, can sponsor their own parents.
How much does an LTVP cost?
For ICA LTVPs, S$45 per application, S$60 on issue and S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa if needed.
Official Sources and References
- Long-Term Visit Pass (ICA)
- LTVP for a spouse of a Singapore citizen (ICA)
- Pre-Marriage Long-Term Visit Pass Assessment (ICA)
- LTVP+ launch release, 2012 (ICA)
- Long-Term Visit Pass eligibility (MOM)
- Letter of Consent for ICA-issued LTVP and LTVP+ holders (MOM)
Explore Catalyst Immigration’s other services:
- LTVP+ Singapore Guide
- Long-Term Visit Pass for a Spouse
- Bringing Parents on a Long-Term Visit Pass
- Dependent Pass Calculator
- LTVP and Dependant's Pass Service
Talk to Catalyst Immigration
An LTVP application is judged on the whole family picture, so the supporting evidence matters as much as the form. Catalyst Immigration prepares LTVP and LTVP+ applications for citizen and PR families, and can tell you whether to do the PMLA first. ICA makes the decision; we make sure your application tells it the whole story.