LTVP — parent
Parents of Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents seeking an ICA Long-Term Visit Pass.
- ValidityOften up to 5 years in some cases
- Processing42 days
Fees are confirmed in your personal quote.
This Long-Term Visit Pass is for a parent of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. Parents-in-law are not eligible. A child aged 21 or over sponsors the application; if the child is under 21, a citizen or PR sponsor aged 21 or over is needed. ICA usually decides within 6 weeks.
- Who it is for
- Parents of Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents seeking an ICA Long-Term Visit Pass.
- Validity
- Often up to 5 years in some cases
- Processing time
- 42 days
- For parents of citizens or PRs who qualify. Not an employment pass.
Who this is for
Parents of Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents seeking an ICA Long-Term Visit Pass.
- What you need to show
- ICA family category: parent of SC/PR. ICA assesses family ties, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile, and length of residency. Approval is discretionary.
- Work
- Not an employment pass. Work requires separate Letter of Consent or other work permission where eligible.
- Sponsor
- Singapore citizen or PR child (21+) or other eligible local SC/PR sponsor (21+) via ICA e-Service Singpass.
- Other conditions
- Family-based only — not a retirement or MM2H-style programme. renewed validity from issuance date.
LTVP — parent