Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) applications in Singapore may get rejected due to issues with the sponsor's financial stability (unemployment), doubts about the genuineness of the marriage, or incomplete documentation. While most applications are approved, about 7% of LTVP/LTVP+ applications were rejected between 2020 and 2024, often due to criminal records or personal conduct.
What happens if the LTVP application is rejected? A rejection is not final, and you can submit a new application. Rejections are often due to incomplete documents or the sponsor's inability to show sufficient financial stability, so it is important to address these issues before reapplying.
1. From 2020 to 2024, about 7% of Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)/LTVP+ applications were rejected. Grant of LTVP/LTVP+ (these are granted to foreigners) are evaluated on a range of criteria.
Most applications will be processed within 6 weeks, provided all the required documents are submitted and in order. Some applications may take longer to process. An LTVP application by a foreign spouse of a Singapore citizen will take up to 6 months to be processed.
Your local sponsor cannot unilaterally request ICA to cancel the LTVP without your consent. ICA will require both your consent and your local sponsor's consent to cancel the LTVP. Notwithstanding the above, your LTVP may be cancelled at ICA's discretion in accordance with the Immigration Regulations.
You can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass for your family if you meet all these requirements: Hold an Employment Pass or S Pass. Earn a minimum fixed monthly salary of $6,000. This is based on your salary, and not based on your combined household income.
Schengen visa rejection rates vary significantly between the countries with the highest rejection rates and the global average. In 2023, the top 10 countries globally faced a 48.5% rejection rate, despite accounting for only 2.7% of all applications.
Under section 501F of the Migration Act, once a person's application for a visa is refused or his or her visa is cancelled under section 501, all visas issued to that person, except for a protection visa or a type of visa specified in the Migration Regulations, are cancelled, and all applications for visas other than a ...
It provides foreign spouses of SCs who qualify, greater certainty of stay by allowing the holder a longer period of residency. LTVP+ holders will also enjoy healthcare and employment benefits.
Singapore Business Visa must be applied in advance when travelling for business purposes. If you are planning a leisure trip, or going to meet family and friends, you can apply for a Singapore Tourist Visa in advance. For a Singapore Tourist Visa, the duration of stay is up to 30 days, and it is valid for two months.
The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is for a common-law spouse, step-child or handicapped child of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder. Pass holders earning over $12,000 can also get a pass for parents.
There is no need for the applicant to be physically present in Singapore while the application is being processed. However, please note that you and/or your sponsor may be required to attend an interview or submit additional documents during the processing of LTVP.
EP holders enjoy fewer restrictions, no quotas or levies, and typically better PR prospects thanks to higher qualifications and salary thresholds. The S Pass remains a valuable route for mid‑skilled professionals, especially in technical roles, but comes with tighter quota limits and levy requirements for employers.
Though it is not mandatory to hold any particular pass before applying for PR, having an LTVP or LTVP+ often signals stronger family ties and a commitment to Singapore.
A long-term visit pass (LTVP) grants permission for foreigners to stay in Singapore if they have family members who possess a Singapore work visa. Those who have an LTVP may consider looking for employment opportunities in Singapore.
At the same time, rates of immigrants into Singapore after the 1990s raised concerns and discontent among citizens, and curbs on immigration were introduced, resulting in a more stringent immigration policy since the 2010s.
Can I apply again immediately if my visa is rejected?
There is no “cooling / locking period” after receiving a rejection. You may submit a new application. We recommend to check the remarks and further explanations given in the rejection letter, to go through the checklists carefully and to attach all the necessary documents to your new application.
If you are denied entry to the US, you should contact your country's consulate or embassy in the US for assistance. They can provide guidance and support in dealing with US immigration authorities.
