The Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) allows eligible LTVP/LTVP+ holders to work in Singapore without having to find a job first.
Who is eligible
You need to be a holder of a LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA and a spouse or unmarried child (under 21 years old) of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident to apply for a PLOC.
If the LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA is expiring soon, the LTVP/LTVP+ holder should renew it first before applying for a PLOC. This is because the PLOC will be tied to the expiry of the current LTVP/LTVP+.
How to apply
When eligible foreigners apply for, or renew their LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA, they will be given an option to apply for a PLOC at the same time.
If they did not do so while applying for the LTVP/LTVP+ but wish to get a PLOC later, the LTVP sponsor/holder can submit your request 2 days after receiving the LTVP card.
Each PLOC application is assessed on its own merits and the application outcome will be emailed to you within a week. If you did not receive the outcome in your inbox, please check your 'Junk' folder.
Duration of the pass
The duration will be tied to your ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP +.
The PLOC will no longer be valid when your LTVP/LTVP+ expires, or is cancelled.
If you do not wish to continue working, you do not need to cancel the PLOC. You can choose not to apply for PLOC when you renew your LTVP/LTVP+.
Renewal of the pass
Your PLOC may be renewed when the LTVP/LTVP+ is also renewed.
Please note that you should renew your LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA at least three months before it expires.
What if I’m unsuccessful in getting for a PLOC
If you still wish to work in Singapore, you may ask your prospective employer to apply for an LOC for you.