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OTHER SINGAPOREAN VISAS

LONG-TERM VISIT PASS (LTVP)

Foreigners seeking long-term stay for the purpose of family visits, exploring employment, or accompanying a child studying in Singapore may apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)


Eligibility:

  • Visitor whose spouse is a Singapore Citizen or SPR

  • Visitor (below 21 years of age) whose parent is a Singapore Citizen or SPR

  • Visitor whose child (above 21 years of age) is a Singapore Citizen of SPR

  • Visitors who are students of Institutes of Higher Learning seeking employment in Singapore

  • Female visitor whose child/grandchild is studying in Singapore on a Student pass

  • Visitor seeking permission to deliver a child in Singapore

 

Singapore Permanent Residency

 

Singaporean Citizenship

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Other Singaporean Visas

 

International Citizenship

 

Immigration FAQ

STUDENT PASSES

A foreigner is required to apply for a Student Pass if he/she has been accepted by an educational institution to pursue full-time studies in Singapore unless he/she holds:

 

  • Dependent Pass holder studying in a Government or MOM approved school

  • Immigration Exemption Order

  • Short Term Visit Pass and is attending an approved short course that can be completed within the allocated time period and does not involve hands-on practical occupational training and/or industrial attachment which have interaction with walk-in customers or be conducted at premises that are also places of business.

SHORT-TERM VISIT PASS/ENTRY VISA (STVP)

Assessment Level I Countries/Regions:


Foreigners holding ordinary passports issued by the following countries (processing time of 1-3 working days) will require a visa to enter Singapore:

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  • Georgia

  • India

  • Myanmar

  • Nigeria

  • People’s Republic of China (PRC)

  • Turkmenistan

  • Ukraine

  • Commonwealth of Independent States†:

    • Armenia

    • Azerbaijan

    • Belarus

    • Kazakhstan

    • Kyrgyzstan

    • Moldova

    • Russia

    • Tajikistan

    • Uzbekistan and;
       

  • Holders of:
     

    • Hong Kong Document of Identity

    • Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit
       

Exemptions for Level I:

  • Holders of Diplomatic, Official, and Service passports from India, Myanmar, and Nigeria are exempted from Visa requirements.

  • Holders of Diplomatic, Official, and Service passports from Georgia, People’s Republic of China, and the Commonwealth of Independent States are exempted from Visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days

  • Holders of Diplomatic, Official, and Service passports from Ukraine are exempted from Visa requirements for up to 90 days
     

Assessment Level II Countries/Regions:
 

Foreigners holding ordinary passports issued by the following countries(processing time of 3-5 working days)will require a visa to enter Singapore:
 

  • Afghanistan

  • Algeria

  • Bangladesh*

  • Egypt

  • Iran

  • Iraq

  • Jordan*

  • Lebanon

  • Libya

  • Morocco

  • Pakistan

  • Saudi Arabia+

  • Somalia

  • Sudan

  • Syria

  • Tunisia*

  • Yemen and;
     

  • Holders of:

    • Palestinian Authority Passport

    • Temporary passport issued by the United Arab Emirates

    • Refugee travel documents issued by Middle-East countries
       

Exemptions for Level II:

  • Holders of Diplomatic, Official, and Service passports from Bangladesh, Jordan, and Tunisia are exempted from Visa requirements.

  • Holders of Diplomatic passports from Saudi Arabia are exempted from Visa requirements.
     

For more information, please visit ICA's website.

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If you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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