Overview
If your child or grandchild is studying in Singapore on a Student's Pass, you can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to reside in Singapore and support their education.
Eligibility
To apply for an LTVP as the parent or grandparent of an international student holding a valid Student's Pass in Singapore, you need a local sponsor who is a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR) aged 21 or older. Please note that only 1 person (either a parent or a grandparent) can apply to accompany each student.
Documents Required
You will need the following documents ready before you apply.
- A coloured digital photograph taken recently in dimensions 400 x 514 pixels. Please refer to the Photo Guidelines for more details
- Travel document
- Birth certificate of the student
- Birth certificate/household register of the student’s parents/grandparents
- Marriage certificate of the student’s parents
- Divorce certificates, separation deed of the student’s parents and custody papers (if applicable)
- A letter from the student’s school
You will need to provide original documents and official translations (for documents in languages other than English).
ICA accepts:
- Translations provided by the embassy of the country/place that issued the document
- Translations produced by a notary public in Singapore or the country/place that issued the document
- Privately created translations attested by the embassy of the country/place that issued the document, or notarised by a notary public in Singapore or the country/place that issued the document
ICA does not endorse any private translation companies or entities. Insufficient documentation may result in non-acceptance of your application. You may be required to provide additional documents to support your application.
Procedure
Your local sponsor must log in with their Singpass to submit the application.
Fees
| At Submission | At Completion of Formalities |
|---|---|
| S$45 for each application | S$60 for issuance of LTVP S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa |
All fees are non-refundable.
You can pay online using any of the following:
- Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card
- American Express (AMEX) credit card
- Internet Direct Debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB and Standard Chartered Bank Internet Banking accounts in Singapore)
- PayNow
Successful applicants will be notified of other applicable fees subsequently.
Processing Time
ICA processes applications within 6 weeks, provided you submit all the required documents. Some applications may take longer to process.
Application Status
You will be informed of the outcome of the LTVP application via email. You can also log in to check the LTVP application status online or via MyICA portal.
Completion of Formalities
Once approved, you will receive an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter and must complete the formalities for the issuance of your LTVP.
FAQs
The local sponsor may wish to log in to the e-Service via MyICA and select 'Update information'' within your case summary page to provide the update.
If you are unable to update the details, please provide the amended or updated information for your LTVP application using this enquiry form.
If the renewal of your Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) application is in process and your current LTVP is expiring, you will receive an email notification on the auto-conversion of your LTVP to a Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP).
If you did not receive any notification from ICA during the renewal application process, you may cancel your LTVP by submitting the .
You may contact us via the enquiry form for queries on LTVP matters.
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