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A: Every foreign newborn in Singapore is automatically issued with a Special Pass at birth, valid for 42 days from birth. If you are unable to obtain a travel document for your child within the stipulated timeframe, please report at least 7 working days prior to the 42nd day of your child's birth for the renewal of your child's Special Pass at the following offices during office hours:
a) Submit the [extension of stay form](https://go.gov.sg/eos-lbc) at least 7 days before the expiry of your child’s current Special Pass (if you are a Visit Pass holder or a Permanent Resident of Singapore); or
b) Ministry of Manpower Services Centre, 1500 Bendemeer Road, Hall B - by appointment only (if you hold a valid work pass with dependant privileges).
Please bring along the following documents before calling at either of the above-mentioned offices:
a) Both parents' travel documents and Identification Cards (for Permanent Residents) or work passes (for existing Work Pass holders);
b) Parents' marriage certificate;
c) Child's Birth Certificate;
d) Advisory Note issued at birth; and
e) Letter of acknowledgement from your Embassy or High Commission in Singapore indicating that you have submitted an application for a travel document for your child.
You are required to furnish the following documents for the extension of your child's special pass:
a) Travel documents of both parents,
b) Singapore IC or work passes of both parents;
c) Parents' marriage certificate (if any) and child's birth certificate;
d) Advisory note; and
e) Letter of acknowledgement from the Embassy or High Commission in Singapore indicating you have submitted a travel document application for your child or the travel document for your new-born child.
A:
ICA is unable to extend the short-term visit pass (STVP) or special pass if it was granted by MOM upon Personalised Employment Pass/Work Permit/S Pass/Employment Pass/Dependant’s Pass cancellation. Please inform your ex-employer to [apply for your extension of stay online with MOM](http://www.mom.gov.sg/extend-stay) at [www.mom.gov.sg/extend-stay](http://www.mom.gov.sg/extend-stay).
Alternatively, you may wish to email MOM at [mom\_wpd@mom.gov.sg](mailto:mom_wpd@mom.gov.sg) or contact them at 64385122.