Does LTVP+ automatically allow someone to work?
No. An eligible holder may receive or apply for a PLOC, have a prospective employer apply for an LOC, or need another work pass.
Long-Term Passes LTVP / LTVP+
LTVP Meaning in Singapore: ICA vs MOM
A Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is a family or long-stay immigration pass issued by either ICA or MOM, depending on the sponsor and relationship; LTVP+ is an ICA facility for eligible foreign spouses of Singapore citizens.
Key facts
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ICA handles LTVP applications for listed family and long-stay categories connected to Singapore citizens or permanent residents, as well as certain other categories on its application page.
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MOM issues an LTVP for specified family members of eligible EP or S Pass holders earning at least S$6,000; sponsoring parents requires at least S$12,000.
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LTVP+ is not automatic for every foreign spouse of a Singapore citizen and is not itself unrestricted work authorisation.
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Eligible ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP+ holders may work under a PLOC or an employer-applied LOC, depending on the route and conditions. Others need an appropriate work pass.
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An LTVP or LTVP+ does not itself confer PR.
ICA LTVP and MOM LTVP are different passes
| Pass | Typical sponsor or relationship | Employment position |
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| ICA LTVP / LTVP+ | Eligible categories listed by ICA, including certain relatives of citizens or PRs | PLOC or LOC may be available to eligible holders; otherwise an appropriate work pass is required |
| MOM LTVP | Specified family members of an eligible EP or S Pass holder | An appropriate work pass is generally required to work |
LTVP+ and permission to work
LTVP+ provides a longer period of residency and healthcare subsidies for eligible foreign spouses of Singapore citizens. Employment permission comes from the applicable PLOC, LOC or work pass, not from LTVP+ alone.
Frequently asked questions
Is an ICA LTVP the same as a MOM LTVP?
No. ICA and MOM issue LTVPs under different sponsorship and relationship rules.
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Related terms
DP
Dependant's Pass
A Dependant's Pass (DP) lets the legally married spouse or unmarried child under 21 of an eligible work-pass holder live in Singapore.
PR / SPR
Singapore Permanent Residence
Singapore permanent residence (PR) is an immigration status that lets a non-citizen reside in Singapore on a permanent basis and work without an employer-sponsored work pass.
SC
Singapore Citizenship
Singapore citizenship is the legal status of being a Singapore citizen, with rights and obligations that differ from permanent residence, including passport, voting and National Service rules where applicable.
LOC
Letter of Consent
A Letter of Consent (LOC) is a specific MOM work-authorisation route for certain eligible stay-pass holders; it is not a general substitute for an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit.