{"id":19434,"date":"2026-10-23T04:18:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T04:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/vivos.com.sg\/?p=19434"},"modified":"2026-10-23T04:20:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T04:20:03","slug":"ltvp-parents-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/vivos.com.sg\/blog\/ltvp-parents-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Long-Term Visit Pass for Parents in Singapore: Who Qualifies? (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Yes, if you hold an Employment Pass and earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$12,000. Your parents can then hold a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), applied for by your employer. MOM charges S$105 per application and S$225 when the pass is issued, and the LTVP cannot last longer than your own pass.<\/strong><\/div>\n

Written by the VIVOS team (MOM Employment Agency Licence 24S2425) and reviewed by Ray Tay. Figures checked against the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on 23 October 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n

Key facts (October 2026)<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>\nRule for Employment Pass holders<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Who can bring parents<\/td>\nEmployment Pass holders earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$12,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass your parents get<\/td>\nLong-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), issued by MOM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary that counts<\/td>\nYour own fixed monthly salary, not combined household income<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Who submits the application<\/td>\nYour employer, or the employment agent it appoints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application fee<\/td>\nS$105 per application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuance fee<\/td>\nS$225 per pass, plus S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa if your parent needs a visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processing time<\/td>\nWithin 3 weeks for most EP dependant applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Validity<\/td>\nTied to your Employment Pass, or the period requested if shorter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can parents work on it<\/td>\nNo. They would need their own work pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Your spouse and children follow different rules. They usually qualify for a Dependant’s Pass<\/a> at a lower salary threshold of S$6,000. This guide focuses on parents and the other relatives who fall under the LTVP. For the wider picture of moving a family, see our guide on bringing your family to Singapore<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who can bring their parents to Singapore on an LTVP?<\/h2>\n

MOM sets three conditions for an Employment Pass holder who wants to sponsor family members on an LTVP. You must hold an Employment Pass, you must be sponsored by an established Singapore-registered company (usually your employer), and you must earn at least S$6,000 a month in fixed salary. Parents sit on a higher tier: MOM only accepts them when your fixed monthly salary is at least S$12,000.<\/p>\n

The test is on your salary alone. A spouse who also works in Singapore cannot add their income to yours to reach S$12,000. If both of you hold Employment Passes, the one who earns S$12,000 or more on their own should be the sponsor.<\/p>\n

One group is excluded entirely. Family members of Employment Pass holders who entered as intra-corporate transferees under WTO GATS or a free trade agreement are not eligible for a Dependant’s Pass or an LTVP, unless the relevant agreement specifically covers them.<\/p>\n

Which family members get a Dependant’s Pass and which get an LTVP?<\/h2>\n

MOM splits family members into two passes. The table below shows the pass and the minimum fixed monthly salary the Employment Pass holder must earn for each relative.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Family member<\/th>\nPass<\/th>\nEP holder’s minimum fixed monthly salary<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Legally married spouse<\/td>\nDependant’s Pass<\/td>\nS$6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unmarried children under 21, including legally adopted children<\/td>\nDependant’s Pass<\/td>\nS$6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Common-law spouse<\/td>\nLong-Term Visit Pass<\/td>\nS$6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unmarried step-children under 21<\/td>\nLong-Term Visit Pass<\/td>\nS$6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unmarried handicapped children aged 21 and above<\/td>\nLong-Term Visit Pass<\/td>\nS$6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parents<\/td>\nLong-Term Visit Pass<\/td>\nS$12,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Each family member needs a separate application. Your employer can file them together with your Employment Pass application or later, once your pass is approved. Our Long-Term Visit Pass Singapore<\/a> page explains the full process for each category.<\/p>\n

What does “fixed monthly salary” mean for founders?<\/h2>\n

MOM looks at the fixed monthly salary declared for your Employment Pass. Founders who pay themselves a modest salary and take the rest as dividends often fall short of S$12,000 on paper even when the company is profitable, because dividends are not salary. If bringing your parents is part of your plan, set your salary at the right level when you apply for the pass, not after.<\/p>\n

The same salary figure also drives your own Employment Pass assessment under COMPASS. Our guide to Employment Pass eligibility and COMPASS salary rules<\/a> explains how MOM benchmarks it, and our article on the Employment Pass for business owners<\/a> covers how founders of their own company qualify.<\/p>\n

How do you apply for a parent’s LTVP?<\/h2>\n

For Employment Pass holders, MOM accepts the application only from your employer or its appointed employment agent. The steps are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Submit the application.<\/strong> Your employer or agent files it online and pays the S$105 application fee. MOM replies with an in-principle approval (IPA) letter or a rejection.<\/li>\n
  2. Bring your parent to Singapore.<\/strong> Wait for the IPA before your parent travels on the strength of the pass, and check the latest entry requirements.<\/li>\n
  3. Get the pass issued.<\/strong> Your parent must be in Singapore. For Employment Pass dependants this must happen within 6 months of the IPA. The S$225 issuance fee is paid at this stage.<\/li>\n
  4. Register fingerprints and photo if required.<\/strong> The notification letter says whether this applies. For Employment Pass dependants it must be done within 2 weeks of issuance.<\/li>\n
  5. Receive the card.<\/strong> MOM delivers the card within 5 working days after registration or document verification, and the digital pass is available in the SGWorkPass app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How much does it cost and how long does it take?<\/h2>\n
    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Item<\/th>\nAmount or time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Application fee<\/td>\nS$105 per application, paid on submission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Issuance fee<\/td>\nS$225 per pass, paid when the pass is issued<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Multiple Journey Visa<\/td>\nS$30, only if your parent’s nationality needs a visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Processing, EP holder’s family<\/td>\nWithin 3 weeks for most cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Processing, PEP or EntrePass holder’s family<\/td>\nWithin 8 weeks for most cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Deadline to issue after IPA<\/td>\n6 months for Employment Pass dependants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Fees are per person. Bringing both parents means two applications and two issuance fees, so S$660 in MOM fees before any visa charges.<\/p>\n

    Can parents on an LTVP work in Singapore?<\/h2>\n

    Not on the LTVP itself. A parent who wants to work needs a job offer and their own work pass, such as an Employment Pass, assessed against that pass’s own criteria. The Letter of Consent route that many older articles mention applies to LTVP holders who are married to Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents under ICA’s scheme, not to parents of Employment Pass holders. Since 1 May 2021, Dependant’s Pass holders have also needed a full work pass to work.<\/p>\n

    What if you hold a ONE Pass, PEP or EntrePass?<\/h2>\n

    The S$12,000 test above is MOM’s rule for Employment Pass holders. Other passes have their own family pages. MOM’s Long-Term Visit Pass page for ONE Pass holders lists parents, common-law spouses, unmarried step-children under 21 and unmarried handicapped children aged 21 and above as eligible. For PEP and EntrePass holders, the main pass holder files the family application personally rather than through an employer, and MOM processes most of these within 8 weeks. Check the eligibility page for your specific pass before you apply.<\/p>\n

    What happens to the LTVP if your Employment Pass ends?<\/h2>\n

    Your parent’s LTVP is a dependant pass. MOM ties its duration to your Employment Pass, or to the period requested if that is shorter, so it can never outlast your own pass. Renew the LTVP when you renew your Employment Pass, and cancel it if your parent no longer needs it. If your salary at renewal is below S$12,000, expect the parent’s LTVP to fail the same test. If you later become a Singapore Permanent Resident, ICA runs a separate LTVP category for parents of Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.<\/p>\n

    What changes in 2027?<\/h2>\n

    From 1 January 2027, the minimum qualifying salary for a new Employment Pass rises to S$6,000 (S$6,600 in financial services), with higher amounts for older applicants. MOM’s current family pages still show S$6,000 for a Dependant’s Pass and S$12,000 for parents on an LTVP, and we have not seen MOM announce a change to those family thresholds. In practice, every new Employment Pass holder from 2027 will clear the S$6,000 family threshold, but the S$12,000 bar for parents remains a separate hurdle.<\/p>\n

    What most guides get wrong<\/h2>\n