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Appeal against a rejected Long-Term Visit Pass application for Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders

You have 3 months to appeal an unsuccessful Long-Term Visit Pass application. You should appeal only if you can address the reasons for rejection. 

When to appeal

You should only submit an appeal for an unsuccessful Long-Term Visit Pass application if you can address the issues in your rejection advisory. There will be no change in the outcome unless there is new information in the appeal.  

You need to submit your appeal within 3 months from the date of the rejection advisory. If you miss this time period, you will have to submit a new application. 

Who can appeal 

Only the main pass holder, appointed employment agent or employer on behalf of main pass holder can make an appeal.  

Submit an appeal 

You can make an appeal using the online form. If you are the authorised employment agent who is making the appeal, please attach a signed authorisation letter stating that the candidate has authorised you to submit an appeal on their behalf.  

How long it takes 

An appeal takes around 4 weeks to be processed. We will send the outcome of your appeal to the email address provided in the original application form.