Overview
If you are a foreign female visitor not married to a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR), you must obtain a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to seek permission to give birth in Singapore. You must submit your application and have it approved before your expected delivery date.
Eligibility
To apply, you must have a local sponsor. Your sponsor must be an SC or PR aged 21 or older.
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
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce certificates or separation deed (if applicable)
- A letter from a locally registered doctor stating the expected delivery date and whether there are any complications with the pregnancy
- A letter from your embassy or high commission stating that the newborn child will take your nationality, and that it will issue the child with a valid travel document
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
All Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) extension applications must be submitted online via the e-Service. Walk-in applications will not be accepted. You are advised to submit your application when your STVP has a remaining validity of 14 days or less. Your application will be processed within 5 working days (excluding Public Holidays and weekends). Some applications may take longer to process.
Overstaying is an immigration offence. Please make the necessary arrangements to depart Singapore if you are unable to extend your stay before the expiry of your short-term visit pass.
If you are eligible for entry, you will receive a Visit Pass or e-Pass which will indicate the period of stay granted. The granting of visit passes to visitors is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry.
You may refer to the e-Pass Enquiry Portal (for e-Pass issued) for more information on your stay validity. Alternatively, you will receive a Visit Pass or e-Pass through the email which you have provided when submitting the SG Arrival Card at the point of entry.
The Visit Pass or e-Pass will expire after the last day of validity or when the traveller departs Singapore.
You may cancel your LTVP by submitting the Cancellation of Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) form.
The cancellation of a LTVP must be consensual. Both the LTVP holder and sponsor may need to be physically present for the cancellation.
Notwithstanding the above, a LTVP may also be cancelled at ICA's discretion in accordance with the Immigration Regulations.
Upon LTVP cancellation, a short-term visit pass will be issued to allow time to make arrangements to leave Singapore.
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