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Long-Term Visit Pass - social visa for long-term residence in Singapore for family members of citizens and permanent residents in Singapore, as well as family members of work visa holders (Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, Employment Pass, EntrePass, Personalized Employment Pass, S Pass).
RSBU provides a full range of services for obtaining a Long-Term Visit Pass.
RSBU launched in Singapore in 2013 and over the years has helped thousands of companies with their legal and business needs.
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Detailed consultation with a visa specialist
What is included in the service:
800 $
Long-Term Visit Pass
Client's case analysis
Assessing the client's chances of obtaining a visa
Developing a strategy for a successful visa
Assistance in preparation and verification of necessary documents
Preparing and submitting a long-term social visa application to the Singapore Ministry of Labor
Interaction with the Singapore Ministry of Labor on the application
Check request status
Client counseling at all stages of the appeal process
Filing up to 2 appeals on the application (in case of rejection)
Issuance of In Principle Approval for a Long-Term Social Visa
Issuance of a multi-entry tourist visa (short-term visit pass) for the Working Visa holder to enter Singapore*
Obtaining Entry Approval from the Singapore Ministry of Labour for the holder of a Work Visa*
Long-term social visa issuance at the Ministry of Labor of Singapore upon arrival in Singapore*
* — paid for separately
Long-Term Visit Pass
Long-Term social visa
Key features of the Long-Term Visit Pass
Gives the right to life in Singapore during the validity period of the sponsor's visa
Allows holders to enroll their children in both local and international schools in Singapore.
LTVP for family members of work pass holders (from the Ministry of Manpower Singapore)
To qualify for the LTVP, an applicant must fall into one of the following categories:
Unmarried disabled child over the age of 21
Unmarried adopted child under the age of 21
Common-law spouse
Parent
In order for a sponsor to be eligible to apply for LTVP for a family member, the sponsor must meet the following requirements
Employment Pass/ Personalized Employment Pass/S Pass:
If the sponsor is an Employment Pass/Personalized Employment Pass/Spass holder, the sponsor must:
Have a valid work visa
Salary of at least SGD 6,000 (4,400 USD) to sponsor applicant's spouse and children
Salary of at least SGD 12,000 (8,800 USD) to sponsor applicant's parents
Salary of at least SGD 6,000 (4,400 USD) to sponsor applicant's spouse and children
Salary of at least SGD 12,000 (8,800 USD) to sponsor applicant's parents
EntrePass
To qualify for dependent visas for family members, EntrePass holders must meet minimum annual business and job creation requirements for local employees
To sponsor
Your annual business expenses* should be at least
You must hire at least
Legal or common-law spouses and children
3 LQS**
or
1 PME
or
1 PME
$100,000
Parents
6 LQS
or
2 local PMEs***
or
2 local PMEs***
$200,000
* - Annual business expenses are calculated by subtracting the following expenses from total operating expenses:
** - LQS refers to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRS) who earn a monthly salary of at least SGD 1,300 and have been contributing to the Singapore Pension Fund for at least 3 months.
*** - PMEs are defined as professionals, managers and executives who are Singaporean or permanent residents, earn a monthly salary of at least SGD 3,600 and have been contributing to the Singapore Pension Fund for at least 3 months.
1 local PME equates to 3 LQS. For example, to qualify for 6 LQS, you can hire 3 LQS and 1 local PME.
1 local PME equates to 3 LQS. For example, to qualify for 6 LQS, you can hire 3 LQS and 1 local PME.
Expenses associated with the acquisition of royalties, franchises and fees for technical know-how from foreign companies.
Expenses due to outsourcing of work abroad.
The entire amount of remuneration for EntrePass holders.
Expenses due to outsourcing of work abroad.
The entire amount of remuneration for EntrePass holders.
A copy of the sponsor's work visa
Copy of the applicant's passport (page with personal data)
An affidavit from the applicant/work visa holder confirming that he/she and the applicant are in a civil relationship under the laws of their country. The affidavit must also be notarized in their country
Educational background of spouse
A copy of children's passports (parents, if the children are inscribed in the passport)
Children's birth certificates with the names of their parents
A copy of the child's vaccination certificates
Verification of vaccination information
Court order for child custody
Letter from the other biological parent stating that there is no objection to the child coming to Singapore
The child's educational background
A copy of children's passports (parents, if the children are inscribed in the passport)
A letter or practitioner's report on the applicant's condition
The child's educational background (if applicable)
Page with personal data of the applicant's travel document
The birth certificate of the applicant/work visa holder with the names of the parents
Each application is reviewed individually by the Department of Labor based on a wide range of factors, such as the financial condition of the employer's company, the sponsor's salary, the education and work experience of the applicant for a long-term social visa, etc.
It can take anywhere from three weeks to several months to issue a long-term social visa in Singapore.
LTVP for family members of citizens, permanent residents and other categories under the jurisdiction of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
To qualify for the LTVP, an applicant must fall into one of the following categories:
Unmarried Children (Under 21) of a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
Parents of a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
Legal Spouse of a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
A graduate of a Singapore higher education institution who is seeking employment in Singapore
The mother or grandmother of a child studying in Singapore on a Student Pass
Visas for women who wish to give birth in Singapore
The sponsor (Singapore citizen or PR) must demonstrate the ability to financially support the applicant.
Letter of employment, stating date of commencement, designation and monthly salary
Payslips for the past 6 months
(For the self-employed) A valid business registration certificate from the Principal Registrar of Singapore (ACRA)
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Passport biodata page
he applicant's recent passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last three months
Official marriage certificate
Death certificate or divorce certificate in respect of your previous marriages (if any)
All applicant's certificates of completed education
Letter of Long-Term Visit Pass Eligibility (LLE), if applicable
Identity Card
All applicant's certificates of completed education
Income Tax Notice of Assessment for the past three years
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Statement showing monthly CPF contributions for the past 12 months
Candidate's immigration pass details
Letter of employment, stating date of commencement, designation and monthly salary (if applicable)
Payslips for the past 6 months (if applicable)
(For self-employed) Valid Business Registration Certificate from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
(For self-employed) The company’s Profit and Loss Statement for the past 12 months
From the foreign spouse (applicant)
From the Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident spouse (sponsor)
Payroll statements for the last 6 months (Payslips)
(For the self-employed) A valid business registration certificate from the Principal Registrar of Singapore (ACRA)
(For the self-employed) business income statement for the last 12 months
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Passport biodata page
The applicant's recent passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last three months
Birth certificate
Identity Card
Birth certificate
Official marriage certificate (if applicable)
Notice of Income Tax Assessment for the past three years from the IRAS (Singapore Revenue Authority)
Singapore Pension Fund (CPF) contribution notices for the last 12 months
Letter of employment stating date of employment, position, and monthly salary (if applicable)
Candidate's immigration pass details
All applicant's diplomas and certificates of completed education
Income Tax Notice of Assessment for the past three years
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Statement showing monthly CPF contributions for the past 12 months
Letter of employment, stating date of commencement, designation and monthly salary (if applicable)
From the parent (applicant)
From spouse/spouse of Singapore citizen/children over 21 with permanent residence status (sponsor's spouse)
From the Sponsor
(For self-employed) The company’s Profit and Loss Statement for the past 12 months
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Passport biodata page
Birth Certificate
The applicant's recent passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last three months.
Identity Card