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Long Term Visit Pass - When you apply

Application Process

Long Term Visit Pass applications can be submitted online or manually.

Applicants are not required to be present in Singapore while their applications are being assessed. For applicants who are already in Singapore at the point of application, MOM will not grant an extension of visit passes that are due to expire on account that the outcome of the applications is not yet known. Sponsoring companies are advised to bring in applicants of Long Term Visit Passes only when the outcomes of the applications are successful.

Online Application

Step 1: Submission of application

  • A Long Term Visit Pass application can be made online through EP Online - an online portal for selected work pass transactions
  • There is no administrative fee for Long Term Visit Pass applications.
Submission of Supporting Documents

Companies/employment agencies are required to upload relevant supporting documents when submitting a Long Term Visit Pass application. This means that employers will no longer need to submit physical copies of most supporting documents at MOM's Services Centres for verification.

As the documents submitted online are for verification purposes, please ensure that the following requirements are fulfilled:

  • clear and correct copies of the documents are submitted;
  • the recommended scanner resolution is 150dpi or more;
  • only PDF file format would be acceptable for the document upload. Each document file size must not exceed 2MB; and
  • supporting documents which are not in English should be submitted together with an official English translation. Both documents must be scanned and uploaded as one file.

Step 2: Assessment and approval

  • Approximately 80% of applications are processed within seven days. The applicant may check on the assigned Foreign Identification Number (FIN) and application status online.
  • The sponsoring company can log in to EP Online to print the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter online once the Long Term Visit Pass application has been approved.

Step 3: Collection of Pass

Manual Application

Step 1: Submission of application

  • Download Long Term Visit Pass Application Form
  • Submit the completed Long Term Visit Pass application form and supporting documents by post to:

     Work Pass Division
     Ministry of Manpower
     18 Havelock Road
     Singapore 059764

  • There is no administrative fee for Long Term Visit Pass applications.

Step 2: Assessment and approval

  • The processing time is about five weeks. The applicant may check on the assigned FIN and application status online about 21 days after submitting the application.
  • An In-Principle approval letter will be mailed to the sponsoring company if the Long Term Visit Pass application has been approved.

Step 3: Collection of Pass

Read up on the collection procedure for Long Term Visit Pass.

Last updated on 09 March 2012 06:10:04