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All You Need to Know About Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Application in Singapore

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• May 9, 2023 April 19, 2024

With the LTVP (MOM) , foreigners with work passes can bring in additional family members to stay in Singapore. Additionally, Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) can also sponsor LTVP (ICA) for their family members.

The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) application is specifically designed for individuals who want to stay in Singapore for a longer duration with their direct family members without the inconvenience of applying for a new visa every few months.

If you’re considering applying for an LTVP in Singapore, our article will guide you through the eligibility criteria, application process, and LTVP renewal procedure. Furthermore, we will explore the benefits of LTVP Plus (LTVP+), an enhanced version of the pass that offers even more perks. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bring your loved ones to Singapore for a long-term visit!

Different Types of Long-Term Visit Passes in Singapore

If you’re planning a long-term stay in Singapore, you may need to apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP). There are two types of LTVPs that you can apply for, each issued by a different authority:

This pass is essentially an extension of an existing Short-Term Visit Pass for family members of Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs). It is suitable for foreign visitors who wish to stay in Singapore for more than the 30 days allowed by a Short-Term Visit Pass.

This pass is intended for the family members of foreign employees who are not eligible for a Dependant’s Pass but want to live with their loved ones in Singapore.

What is LTVP+?

The Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus (LTVP+) scheme was introduced to assist Singaporean families with foreign spouses. This new scheme offers foreign spouses of Singapore citizens who qualify a longer period of residency, providing them with greater certainty of stay. The LTVP+ also offers a range of benefits, including access to healthcare and employment opportunities.

Couples with at least one Singaporean child from their marriage are eligible to apply for the LTVP+. For those without a Singapore Citizen child, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will consider other factors, such as the duration of marriage, and generally look more favourably upon those who have been married for at least 3 years.

LTVP+ holders will be eligible for a longer period of residency in Singapore, with the LTVP+ being valid for 3 years in the first instance and for up to 5 years for each subsequent renewal. Additionally, LTVP+ holders will receive healthcare subsidies for inpatient services at restructured hospitals, which are set at a level close to that for Permanent Residents.

Furthermore, LTVP+ holders seeking work in Singapore will find it easier to do so. Prospective employers of LTVP+ holders can apply to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for a Letter of Consent (LOC) on their behalf, instead of an Employment/S Pass or Work Permit.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying for a Long-Term Visit Pass (ICA) in Singapore

To be eligible for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) issued by the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) , the requirements vary depending on the type of pass you are applying for. Here are the criteria for applying for an LTVP with ICA:

• You are the spouse of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
• You are the dependant child of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident and are below the age of 21.
• You are the parent of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
• You are a graduate from a higher learning institution who intends to be employed in Singapore.
• You are the mother or grandmother of a young foreigner who is studying in Singapore with a Student’s Pass.
• You are a foreigner seeking permission to give birth in Singapore.

Applicants who meet the above eligibility requirements may apply for an LTVP with ICA, which allows for an extension of stay beyond the typical short-term visit pass duration.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying for a Long-Term Visit Pass (MOM) in Singapore

To be eligible for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) , you must meet the requirements that vary depending on the type of work pass you hold. You can apply for an LTVP for your family member if you meet all the following conditions:

• You must hold an Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass or EntrePass.
• You must earn a minimum fixed monthly salary of $6,000. This is based on your salary and not on your combined household income.
• You must be sponsored by an established, Singapore-registered company (usually your employer).

You can get a pass for the following family members:

• Your common-law spouse.
• Your unmarried handicapped children aged 21 and above.
• Your unmarried step-children under 21 years old.
• Your parents – only if you are earning a fixed monthly salary of at least $12,000 .

Here are the steps for applying Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) at the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in Singapore:

• Gather all the required documents for the LTVP application. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website contains detailed information regarding the specific documents required for each type of application.
• Go to the ICA website and access the LTVP e-Service. Fill in the application form and upload all the required documents. You will also need to pay the application fee online.

Note: LTVP application by foreign spouse of Singapore citizen who did not complete the Pre-Marriage Long-Term Visit Pass Assessment (PMLA) will take longer, up to 6 months to be processed.

• If your LTVP application is approved, you will receive the email notification.
• Upon in-principle approval of the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) application, you can enquire the application status and download the term and conditions for issuance of LTVP and medical report form (for those who are required to undergo a medical check-up). The applicant must upload the completed forms within 30 days from the in-principle approval date. Otherwise, the application will be considered withdrawn.
• Once the uploaded document(s) are verified by ICA, the applicant will be notified via email to make payment using the  e-Service . Payment of S$60 for applicant’s LTVP and S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa (if applicable) must be made within 30 days upon receiving the email notification, otherwise the approval will be withdrawn.
• Once the payment has been made, the applicant will be informed if he/she is required to visit ICA Building physically for the issuance of LTVP. If applicant is required to visit ICA Building, the applicant can download the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter which is valid for three months from date of issue. With effect from 27 February 2023, a digital Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) will be issued in place of a physical LTVP card.

Here are the steps for applying Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) at the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore:

• Gather the necessary documents for the application. Depending on the family member you are applying for, you may also be required to submit additional documents. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) website contains detailed information regarding the specific documents required for each type of application.
• Your Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) application can be submitted online via myMOM portal by your employer or Employment Agency (EA). It is essential to complete all mandatory fields and provide the relevant supporting documents. Additionally, an application fee of S$105 must be paid before submitting the application.
• The processing time for Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) application varies and can take up to 8 weeks. You can check the status of your application on the MOM website.
• If your application is approved, you will receive the in-principle approval (IPA) letter via email. The applicant must enter to Singapore within 6 months (for EP holder) or 2 months (for S Pass holder) from the date of approval.
• An email notification letter will be sent to you, which will remain valid for 1 month. This notification will contain instructions on completing the card registration process, which includes paying the approval fees of S$225 for each pass, and S$30 for a multiple journey visa (if applicable). The card registration formalities comprise undergoing a medical check-up, registering fingerprints, and having your photo taken.
• After completing the registration process and your documents are verified, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will dispatch the card to the provided address within 5 working days.

Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Renewal

To renew an LTVP issued by the ICA , you need to apply at least 2 months before your current LTVP expires. This is to ensure that your application can be processed and approved before your current pass expires. You can apply for renewal online through the ICA’s e-Service portal.

If your LTVP is issued by the MOM , you can apply for renewal up to 6 months before it expires. It is recommended that you start the renewal process early to allow for any delays in processing. Your employer or EA can apply for renewal through the EP Online.

It is important to note that renewals are not guaranteed. You will still need to meet the eligibility criteria and provide all the necessary documents for evaluation.

What’s Next?

If you have been granted a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) in Singapore, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. One option to consider is applying for permanent residency (PR) in Singapore, which offers greater stability and benefits, such as access to government-funded healthcare and education, and lower costs for housing and other expenses.

To apply for PR, you must meet certain eligibility criteria, including having a stable income, contributing to the local community, and demonstrating a commitment to living in Singapore long-term. Additionally, you will need to fill out an application and submit the required documents to ICA.

The application process can take several months, so it is crucial to ensure that your documentation is complete and accurate before submitting it. If you are unsure about any aspect of the application process or whether you meet the eligibility criteria, our team of experienced immigration consultants can provide further guidance. We have also developed a profile assessment tool that utilizes our collective knowledge and expertise to help determine your likelihood of obtaining Singapore PR.

Overall, applying for PR can be an excellent way to secure your future in Singapore and enjoy the many benefits that come with being a permanent resident. Check out our article on the 10 benefits of becoming a Singapore Permanent Resident to learn more. If you have an LTVP and are considering your next steps, it is worth exploring the possibility of applying for PR .

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Can I appeal Short Term Visit Pass extension though got rejected

My employer cancelled my EP on 10th May 2021, and the issued STVP will expire on 9th June 2021. I am under an interview process by an MNC company waiting for their Final Interview Result(ETA 3 days). I have applied for an STVP extension on 1st June 2021 and got rejected on 2nd June 2021. So now I have left with 4 days; what should I do for the STVP extension. Please suggest.

Should be go MOM and tell openly about your problems & request directly to officers. Hope Good Luck. Thanks!

Same scenario with my sister-in-law. She got rejected and the current employer is trying to re-appeal for her. They said they are willing to pay for her penalty for overstaying but I didn't let her because it is too risky and may affect our landlord for keeping an overstaying foreigner. So we booked the flight on her last day 2nd of June.  Your previous employer has to submit the request to MOM to extend your social visit pass. But as of the moment, MOM is only approving if your flight has been canceled or no flights available to your country. Another option is to get any pr or Singaporean to help you to request to ICA. We didn't get to try both because the previous employer didn't want to help. But that's the advice from the MOM and ICA.

The erstwhile employer can request for an extension, too thin a timeline as I read- just work towards requesting them to extend your STVP and work towards your new job opportunity. In all fairness, even if you get a new offer, your new employer will have to apply for the relevant work pass, work pass average approval time right now is 8 odd weeks- just wondering how many extensions would you have to seek. Don't think they do beyond 2, that too rarely heard.

Day Off Bliss wrote: Same scenario with my sister-in-law. She got rejected and the current employer is trying to re-appeal for her. They said they are willing to pay for her penalty for overstaying but I didn't let her because it is too risky and may affect our landlord for keeping an overstaying foreigner. So we booked the flight on her last day 2nd of June.  Your previous employer has to submit the request to MOM to extend your social visit pass. But as of the moment, MOM is only approving if your flight has been canceled or no flights available to your country. Another option is to get any pr or Singaporean to help you to request to ICA. We didn't get to try both because the previous employer didn't want to help. But that's the advice from the MOM and ICA.

Thanks for your reply. The local sponsor can be a friend or MUST BE an immediate family member?

Hi, I am not too sure if you could actually ask for a local to sponsor you unless they are your immediate family member. If your work pass was cancelled, it's only MOM who could approve your STVP extension. The only way it gets transferred to ICA is if an immediate family member applies a dependent pass for you because you can't be sponsored by just any other local if your previous pass was from MOM. I've personally tried it before and there was no way my boyfriend could sponsor me. The only way was for my previous company to keep on appealing and extending the pass.

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SINGAPORE: Applications for extensions of short-term visit passes (STVPs) are assessed on a case-by-case basis, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Wednesday (Jul 20).

In a statement released in response to media queries about former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's entry into Singapore , the authority said that he was granted an STVP when he arrived.

The ICA reiterated that Mr Rajapaksa had entered Singapore on a private visit.

"Visitors from Sri Lanka who enter Singapore for the purpose of social visits will generally be issued with a STVP with a duration of up to 30 days," it said.

Those who need to extend their stay in Singapore may apply online for an extension of their STVP, ICA added. These will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, it said.

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"He has not asked for asylum and neither has he been granted any asylum," Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said then.

MFA and the Singapore Police Force had confirmed that Mr Rajapaksa entered Singapore on a private visit.

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Explainer: What is a short-term visit pass?

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SINGAPORE — The growing cluster of Covid-19 cases linked to KTV nightclubs involving non-Singaporeans has cast a spotlight on short-term visit pass holders.

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These pass holders are not supposed to work as part of immigration rules, but it emerged on Friday (July 16) that at least eight short-term visit pass holders have been linked to the KTV cluster.

The eight include the Vietnamese hostess first linked to the cluster .

She had entered Singapore in February this year on a short-term visit pass via the Familial Ties Lane sponsored by her Singaporean boyfriend, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said.

ICA clarified later on Friday that this allowance was made in October last year so that Singaporeans who were in relationships with foreign partners could be reunited after being separated for long periods due to the pandemic. This allowance was, however, removed in March this year.

The authority was making a clarification on the matter because now, those who are applying for entry through the Familial Ties Lane need to be an immediate family member, relative or a spouse-to-be of a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident.

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam said in February that between January 2020 and January 2021, 4.9 million short-term visit pass holders entered Singapore, of whom 4.1 million entered before April 2020.

TODAY looks at what short-term visit passes are and finds out who can apply for one and under what conditions.

What is a short-term visit pass?

A short-term visit pass is issued to eligible foreigners entering Singapore for short visits.

Short-term visits by foreigners via travel lanes are now allowed only for countries or regions with low risk of Covid-19 importation, the SafeTravel website states.

It adds that these lanes have been made available to facilitate controlled entry to Singapore, “based on the traveller’s profile and purpose of travel”.

Who can apply for a short-term visit pass?

All short-term visitors, including those with a previously issued short-term visa or multiple-visit visa, are not allowed to enter Singapore, ICA’s website states.

Visitors are only allowed to enter the country if they have a valid SafeTravel Pass and Air Travel Pass or if they have an approval letter of entry from the relevant agency in Singapore.

Those who need to visit Singapore due to “extenuating reasons” may submit an application for a short-term visit pass through the Familial Ties Lane for Singapore citizens and permanent residents.

This lane was implemented on March 30 last year.

The visitor needs to be an immediate family member, relative or a spouse-to-be of a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident.

For reasons such as the death of a family member or critical illness of a family member in Singapore, non-residents may also apply for the pass. However, only a maximum of two visitors for each case is allowed.

How can one enter Singapore?

Business and official travellers may commute between Singapore and mainland China — Chongqing, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang — and Singapore and Brunei Darussalam under the Reciprocal Green Lane arrangement.

These travellers will need to apply for the SafeTravel Pass with ICA for entry into Singapore.

Alternatively, foreigners who are short-term visitors, including business and official travellers, travelling from Brunei and mainland China may seek entry into Singapore by applying for an Air Travel Pass. Those travelling from New Zealand may also apply for this pass.

Changi Airport’s website states that the main difference between the SafeTravel Pass and the Air Travel Pass lies in the nature of the intended travel.

While the SafeTravel Pass facilitates only essential business and official travel, the Air Travel Pass enables all forms of short-term travel from approved countries or regions, including leisure travel to Singapore.

Applications must be made between seven and 30 calendar days before the visitor’s intended date of entry into Singapore.

The pass is valid for single entry anytime from the visitor’s intended date of entry and up to seven calendar days after that.

Visitors must also remain in their declared point of departure in the last 21 consecutive days before departing for Singapore.

For those hoping to obtain a pass via the Familial Ties Lane, applications are allowed for all travellers except those who have travel or transit history to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the past 21 days before arriving in Singapore.

The purpose of the visit includes to reunite with their Singaporean or permanent resident family here or to complete long-term immigration facilities.

How long can a short-term visitor stay in Singapore?

Foreigners with family ties here such as spouses, siblings, parents, children, parents-in-laws of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, or are seeking medical treatment here are eligible to apply for an extension of stay of up to 90 days.

Applicants have to include original supporting documentary evidence in support of the application.

ICA’S joint statement with MOM on Friday stated: “During this pandemic, ICA has been assessing applications to extend short-term visit passes on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration extenuating reasons, such as international travel restrictions and flight availability, and whether the applicants have family ties in Singapore.”

Are short-term visit pass holders allowed to work?

The authorities said that short-term visitors cannot engage in any form of employment (paid or unpaid), or in any business, profession or occupation in Singapore. Offenders caught breaking this law could have their visit pass cancelled, be deported and be barred from re-entering Singapore.

What is the penalty for overstayers?

The Immigration Act states that any person who remains in Singapore unlawfully for a period not exceeding 90 days can be jailed for up to six months or fined up to S$4,000, or both.

Those who overstayed for longer than 90 days will also be caned.

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Short Term Visit Pass Singapore

Short term visit pass singapore – complete guide.

As everyone knows, people from different countries come to live and stay in Singapore ever after it is small in size compared to other countries; Singapore attracts millions of visitors worldwide. According to the recent report, there are around 5,000,000, and only 60% of people are Singapore citizens; 40% are permanent resident visitors and international workers.

The thing that attracts many people to visit and work in Singapore is its limitless attraction ranging from museums, modern architecture, and amazing restaurant food. Apart from this, you will also find greenery on every street that will make your walk amazing.

Moreover, one of Singapore’s passes is short term visit pass that allows you to have a short visit to Singapore. So if you are aware of the details about the pass in this guide, you will get the complete details of pass eligibility criteria and requirements.

Before you proceed with the guide make sure to connect with translation agency Singapore to translate all your foreign language documents in English.

All about Singapore short term visit pass

Short term visit pass is the more like a travelling pass that allows the foreign national to arrive in Singapore as a tourist, for social purpose and to get an medical treatment.

Visitors who are presently staying in Singapore as visitors for social purpose or due to getting medical treatment and are willing to extend their stay in Singapore even more than the days mentioned in their visit pass during entry into Singapore might get permission to extend their stay they will be required to submit an extension application but not more than 89 days from the day they entered in Singapore. They can submit their extension application online by using the E-service.

In order to prevent yourself from overstaying, you need to submit your extension application online using the e-service seven days before the expiration of your pass. Your application for the extension of visit pass application will not be accepted by visiting the counter.

This rule is valid to all the people who have arrived as tourists in Singapore through the short–term visit pass for medical treatment or any social purpose. Every pass holder has to ensure that he/she should not be involved in any employment opportunities, no matter whether it is paid or unpaid, until they are the valid work pass holder as per the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.

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Who needs short term visit pass.

Singapore visit pass is mainly for the foreign nationals who are willing to arrive in Singapore with the intention of

• Social visit
• Medical treatment

Singapore visit pass are even given to those who are not subjected to Singapore visas during entry. Also, you are not granted to apply for any paid employment passes through the short-term visit pass for Singapore.

No matter for what purpose you are applying for short term visit pass, be it for tourism, medical treatment, or the social visit pass Singapore, your pass will only have the validity period of  30 days. It is essential that you should not overstay with the visit pass as it will be considered going against Singapore’s regulation, and strict action will be taken against you.

If you have planned to stay more than 30 days with your visit pass, you will be required to apply for the social visit past extension.

Eligibility criteria

Before you proceed to submit your short term visit past Singapore application online, you need to follow the below-mentioned conditions:

• When you wish to extend your stay to Singapore, you should not extend it more than 89 days from the day you entered.
• Your present visa pass must not be expired.
• For submitting the extension application, you will require to having a local sponsor if you are from the countries mentioned below:

You will require a local sponsor* if you are seeking an extension of 89 days from the date of entry or if you are a National of the countries below:

The local sponsor who will sponsor your extension application needs to be at least 21 years old, should be a permanent resident or Singapore citizen, and should also have a Singpass account. If they don’t have a Singpass account, they need to apply for it by visiting the official website of singpass.

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Documents required for a singapore short-term visit pass.

Before submitting the documents ensure that your documents are in English language. If your documents is in any other foreign language rather than English. Then it is suggested to hire a MOM documents translation agency in Singapore.

Some of the essential documents require applying for the short term visit pass are as follows:

• A passport must be valid for a minimum of the next six months after the visa expiry.
• You should have a sufficient fund and be financially stable to manage all the expenses during your stay in Singapore. There is no such required amount, but on average, you should have the capacity to manage S$100 per day is recommended.
• You must submit your short-term Singapore visa.
• A proof of the confirmed return booked ticket.
• A duly filed Disembarkation/Embarkation card that can be acquired during the arrival.
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable)
• In certain cases, you will require to submit the complete Singapore visa application form.

After you have duly completed all the requirements and submitted the required documents to the immigration officer at your entry point in Singapore, they will see your case. Then, as per your application, they will decide if granted to enter.

How to get a Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass?

The Singapore tourist visa enables you to travel to Singapore; you will require a Singapore short-term visit pass to get granted to enter the country. Also, this visa doesn’t mean that you are guaranteed to enter Singapore. An officer at entry can deny your entrance if found any problems.

Here are some of the ways through which you can apply for your Singapore short term visit pass:

• You have two option to apply for the pass either online by visiting the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website or through in person at a Singapore overseas mission.
• If you choose to apply online, you will require to have your relative or representative submit your visa application. As you are not allowed to submit the application by yourself, it is essential to have some in Singapore submit an application. But in case you do not have any reliable Singaporean contact, you can contact the certified visa agencies that submit the visa application on behalf of foreign nationals.
• If you choose to apply for the pass, you will have to look for the nearest Singapore mission website for guidance on how to proceed with the application.
• After completing the application, if everything goes right within few days, you will get the Singapore e-pass. Then, you or either your contact/relative will have to print that pass. Hence, you will be granted to travel to Singapore with the visa.
• Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers will ask for the documents and check if you have properly met the requirements to enter Singapore at the Singaporean entry port. If the office finds any problems with your documents, then have the complete right to refuse your arrival in Singapore.
• If they grant you to enter into Singapore, they will provide you the Singapore short-term visit pass, in which it has mentioned that for how many days you are allowed to stay in Singapore. The average days that you are allowed to stay is somewhere between 14-30 days.

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Singapore short-term visit pass extension.

If you think that you wish to stay in Singapore much more than the time you were giving you to stay, you can increase your stay in Singapore by applying for the Singapore short-term pass extension.

This pass extension will grant you to stay in Singapore for a maximum of 89 days. The day of stay will be considered from the day you entered Singapore, not from that day when you applied for the short-term visit pass extension.

You can apply for the extension of the visit pass online through the ICS’s e-Service. If you cannot apply for the pass online due to any of the reasons, you can also apply by visiting the ICA offices in Singapore.

When you are applying for extension of visit pass make sure to hire a visit pass translation agency to translate your documents in English.

The extension fee that needs to be paid is S$40 when any of the present valid pass holders are increased the validity of the pass for another three months or more from entering Singapore. This fee is to be charged for every extension of three months or more.

S$30 per visa (if the foreigner is applying for a visa)

Another S$30 will be applicable if the applicant has stayed in Singapore for more time than a visa-free period

Payment of the fees can be done by the following method:

• American Express (AMEX) credit card or,
• Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card or,
• Internet Direct Debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank Internet Banking accounts in Singapore) or,

If you are willing to fill the application by visiting the counter, you will have to make the payment through CashCard or NETS.

Short Term Pass extension conditions

Some of the conditions to apply for the Singapore short term pass extension are as follows:

• If you are subject to visas: You will need to contact the local sponsor who is at least 21 years of age and must own a SingPass account.
• You will have to request the extension of the short-term visit pass minimum of three days prior to your expiry of the current visit pass.
• After your visit to Singapore ends, you do not intend to return to your home country within the next five days.

Documents needed to get an extension.

Relevant Documents that you will require to submit for the visit pass extension are as follows:

• A physical copy of the personal details page of your passport.
• Your present valid visit pass.
• You also require submitting the Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) card.
• You will have to pay the pass extension free (S$40) through the valid and accepted credit card.
• After you depart Singapore, the validity of your Singapore will be for a minimum ot six more months.
• If you are looking to extend your stay in Singapore due to medical treatment, you will require to submit Form V75, which should be signed by the valid Singaporean doctor in which your medical conditions should be mentioned, along with how much more time you need to stay in Singapore.
• If you are willing to extend your social visit pass and have your family member live in Singapore. You will have to present the documents that show your family relationships with the permanent resident or Singapore citizen.

While submitting these documents also you must hire a translation agency for document translation Singapore . Because even a single mistake can reject your short-term visit pass extension .

Documents depend on the case of the social visit pass, it is not also essential that these are the final documents. If ICA found the need to ask for further documents, they can ask for additional documents.

After all these things, you and your local sponsor need to undergo the interview.

Appeal for reject short term visit pass extension

If due to an unknown reason, your request for the social visit pass extension gets rejected, you can appeal against the rejection by visiting the ICA office. You can appeal for rejection if you have any strong evidence that can support your application.

You can appeal for the rejected application by visiting the center along with your local sponsor (with whom you have attended the interview)

FAQs for Short Term Visit Pass

What is special pass Singapore?

A special pass is a card that allows the foreign national to stay in Singapore for special purposes like assisting in the investigation, for a stateless person living in Singapore, and attending court. Immigration and checkpoints Authority (ICA) and ministry of manpower (MOM) is the issuing authority of the special pass Singapore.

How do I make a re-appointment with ica?

To make an appointment with ICA, you are required to follow the below-mentioned steps:

• In the first step, you need to visit the official website of ICA and click on the appointment link given on the right side.
• After that, in the next step, choose the completion of student pass formalities.
• Then in the next step, you will have to select the option “For self,” and enter your appointment ID and fill up your FIN number. These numbers and ID will be stated on your ICA In-principle approval letter.
• After that, in the next step, you have to select the time and date mentioned below. Again, it is suggested that you should choose the time and date as earlier as possible.
• Now your appointment is booked, be punctual.

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What is a short-term Visit Pass Singapore?

A short-term visit pass is the pass that allows you to visit Singapore as a tourist, for social purposes, or for seeking medical treatment. It is usually a pass that allows you to enter Singapore for a short period.

Can short-term Visit Pass holder enter Singapore?

Yes, short-term visit pass holders can enter Singapore, but only if you meet the needed requirements and submit the relevant documents. As an officer at the entry port, ask for the documents and check if you have met the requirements properly. If they find any mistake in the document, they have full right to refuse your arrival in Singapore.

Can I work in Singapore if I have a short-term visit pass?

No, you are not allowed to work with your short-term visit pass as with this pass, you can only arrive in Singapore as a tourist for social purposes and seek medical treatment. As per the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990, you are required to apply for any of the work passes and permits issued by MOM if you wish to work in Singapore.

Can I extend my visit pass to Singapore?

Yes, you can extend your short-term visit pass prior to three days of the expiry of your valid visit pass. However, remember that you can only extend your short-term visit to 89 days ( this 89 days will be counted from the day you entered Singapore).

How do I extend my stay in Singapore?

To extend your stay in Singapore, you are required to follow the below-mentioned steps:

• All the related extension application need to be submitted online using the e-service
• If, due to any of the reasons, you are unable to submit your short-term visit pass application online, you have another option to submit the application; you can Mail to their official mail Id for further assistance. Email Id [email protected]
• A security deposit might be required to complete the extension application process from your local sponsor in the last step. If the security deposit is needed, your local sponsor will be advised of the amount to be deposited and the preferred payment method.

What will happen if I overstayed in Singapore?

If you overstayed in Singapore, strict action would be taken against you. For example, if you stay in Singapore with a short-term visit pass for more than 90 days, you will sent to jail for six months and a fine of $4000. If you are not sent to jail, you will have to pay a fine of up to $6000.

What is the minimum salary requirement for S pass?

The minimum salary requirement for the S pass holder is $2500 for young graduates. The minimum salary requirement may be higher for the highly experienced candidate. What is a social visit?

The social visit is referred to the informal gathering held by the organized group to promote communal activity and companionship.

What is a social visit pass in Singapore?

A social visit pass in Singapore is issued to the foreign nationals who are willing to visit Singapore as a tourist, seeking medical treatment and social visits.

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Senate Passes 2024-25 Budget Addressing Critical Priorities for New Yorkers & Enacting Key Majority Proposals

April 20, 2024

• 2024-2025 Budget

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(Albany, NY) — The New York State Senate is proud to announce the successful passage and enactment of the New York State budget, a testament to the dedication and tireless efforts of the Senate Majority in delivering meaningful relief and progress for the people of New York. This comprehensive budget reflects the Senate Majority’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of working individuals and families, safeguarding public education, and implementing a holistic approach to housing reform and affordability.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “The enactment of this budget represents a significant step forward in advancing the Senate Majority’s vision for a fairer and more prosperous New York. By prioritizing the needs of working families and investing in critical areas such as affordability, education, housing, environment and healthcare, the Senate Majority remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering tangible results and building a brighter future for all New Yorkers. I thank Governor Hochul, Speaker Heastie and all of my colleagues for their dedication and collaboration in delivering this vital budget. I am confident that this budget will make a meaningful difference in the lives of New Yorkers across the state.”

Senate Majority Deputy Leader Mike Gianaris said, “The State Senate worked hard to build a budget that serves our communities and delivers tangible benefits for New Yorkers. I am proud we achieved important policy priorities, including my proposals to provide additional funding for school security to combat increasing hate crimes, and improved reliability on public transit and express bus routes. The restoration of education aid was also a victory for students throughout the state. Though this budget reflects progress in tackling the decades-long housing crisis, that work remains unfinished and more remains to be done to further protect tenants and find comprehensive solutions to our affordability crisis.”

Finance Committee Chair Senator Liz Krueger said, “As is always the case, we did not get everything we wanted in this final budget, but it represents progress for the people of New York across many important areas. We have defended schools across the state against drastic cuts while laying the groundwork for long-term solutions on school funding and mayoral control; we have taken steps toward protecting all tenants in the state and supporting new affordable housing development; we have eased the tax burden and the child care burden for working families; we have given localities new tools to stop illegal cannabis shops; and we have successfully restored clean water and environmental funding. I thank Leader Stewart-Cousins and my colleagues for their dedication and collaboration, and I particularly thank all our staff for their tireless work throughout this extended budget process.”

Carrying on the proud legacy of being the “education conference,” the Senate Democratic Majority ensured that no cuts would be made to school funding, and that kids across the state would still receive the investments that they both need and deserve. Thanks to the Democratic Conference’s advocacy, this year’s budget will also include transformative investments in higher education to make continued learning more accessible These wins include: 

School Funding

• Rejecting the Executive’s proposal to eliminate Hold Harmless and also increasing Foundation Aid for the poorest 63 districts in the State. This is a Foundation Aid increase of $934 million, or 3.9 percent, over the current school year, which is an increase of $430 million, or 1.8 percent, over the Executive’s Foundation Aid proposal.
• A Comprehensive Study by The Rockefeller Institute and NYS Department of Education to develop a modernized school funding formula.
• $180 million to continue our historic commitment to providing universal school meals for thousands of New York children.
• Extending Mayoral Control for two years. 
• An additional $100 million for Universal Pre-K to allow school districts throughout the state to serve at least 90% of eligible four year olds.
• A study to work towards a pathway for expanded afterschool across New York State.

Higher Education

• The Enacted Budget increases SUNY Operating Aid by $60 million, Capital by $60 million and Community College Support by $6 million over the Executive’s proposal. 
• Increases CUNY Operating Aid by $40 million, Capital by $40 million and Community College Support by $4 million over the Executive’s proposal.
• The Senate also provided significant support for the SUNY Hospitals, providing operating assistance to cover their debt service and $150 million in capital. 
• Increasing the household income limit for dependent students from $80,000 to $125,000
• Increase the married, no children income ceiling from $40,000 to $60,000 (Net Taxable Income) 
• Increasing the max income limit from $10,000 to $30,000

Amidst the ongoing housing crisis in New York, the Senate Democratic Conference put forward and secured a transformative housing deal that targets both the affordability and supply of the current market through meaningful tenant and homeowner protections, along with real incentives to replenish the stock. This historic deal includes: 

Hard fought Senate Majority proposals in final package:

• Housing Opportunities for the Future - a new $150 million program to build affordable homes and rentals across New York State. 
• A new opt-in construction or commercial conversion tax exemption for affordable housing outside the City of New York.
• Authorization for municipalities to adopt a local tax exemption to make it easier for individuals to build accessory dwelling units.

Historic Tenant and Homeowner Protections: 

• A rent increase is presumptively unreasonable if it is greater than the annual change in CPI plus 5%, or 10%, whichever is lower. 
• A lease can only be terminated for one of the good causes lined out within the bill. 
• Takes effect immediately in New York City, while localities in the rest of the state may opt in and provides for flexibility in defining the small landlord and high-rent exemptions. 
• Sunsets in ten years. 
• The SFY 2024-25 Enacted Budget also establishes the crime of Deed Theft, to protect homeowners from having someone steal the title to their home through fraudulent or deceptive practices, often which are targeted towards elderly homeowners. This provision would allow for the prosecution of individuals who intentionally alter, falsify, forge, or misrepresent property documents unlawfully transfer ownership rights of real property.
• $140 million in capital funding for NYCHA, 
• $80 million to support Mitchell-Lamas and $75 million to support public housing authorities outside of New York City.
• $40 million in the Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP)
• A total of $10 million in Eviction Protection Funding in New York City and $40 million for outside New York City 

Needed New York City Specific Housing Advances:

• The Enacted Budget includes an extension of the 421a construction completion deadline until 2031 to ensure that vested projects that had started construction prior to the expiration of 421a are able to continue. 
• It also implements 485x, a new version of 421a, to build new multifamily buildings across New York City with stronger labor and wage standards and requires levels of affordability.  It also lifts the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) cap to allow for higher density buildings.
• This budget includes a pilot program to legalize basement and cellar apartments within identified geographic locations in the City of New York and to ensure those apartments are brought up to code to allow individuals to live in them safely. 
• And, it builds on previous conference wins to include a tax incentive program for Commercial Conversions with higher affordability requirements. 

In this year’s state budget, the Senate Democratic Conference continued its efforts to ensure New York remains affordable and opportunity-filled for working and middle class families to put down roots. This year, those measures included:

• A historic $350 million for a new supplemental tax credit for families eligible for the Empire State Child Tax Credit to provide direct support to working families, and continues to implement the lowest Middle-Class Tax rate in over 70 years, saving average New Yorkers millions of dollars. 
• Allowing children ages 0-6 to remain continuously enrolled in Medicaid or Child Health Plus without having to redetermine eligibility, to ensure children have stable and affordable health insurance for their first years. 
• Advances $50 million for customers enrolled in the NYSERDA EmPower+ Program to electrify their homes, providing subsidies to guarantee customers don’t spend more than 6% of their income on an electric bill.   
• Thanks to the Senate’s efforts, this budget will also include long overdue and critical Tier 6 reform by changing the final average salary calculation window for Tier 6 members from five to three years to help incentivize workforce retention. 
• The successful Senate inclusion of a 2.84% COLA for Human Services includes a 1.7% target salary increase for specific support, direct care, clinical, and non-executive administrative staff. This represents a notable increase over the Executive’s 1.5% COLA proposal.
• $50 million in transformative new funding for Anti-Poverty Efforts in Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo. 

Access to Affordable Child Care: 

• The Enacted Budget includes $1.78 billion for the New York State Child Care Block Grant, an increase of $754.4 million, which will provide subsidies for 119,000 eligible children. 
• It further includes $280 million in underutilized federal pandemic funds to continue the Workforce Retention Grant program and provide another round of bonus payments to employees at 14,000 programs statewide. 
• The Enacted Budget will also continue $6.25 million for the Child Care Facilitated Enrollment program in New York City and $5.6 million to the rest of the state. This program is designed to help qualifying working parents get access to child care in New York City.  

In ongoing efforts to bolster New York’s economy from the ground up, New York State Democrats are continuing to invest in small businesses and development at all levels of the economy. This year’s state budget includes:

• Empire AI, a pioneering consortium to develop and inaugurate a cutting-edge artificial intelligence computing center in Buffalo, with statewide partners to ensure New York’s leadership in the burgeoning AI space. 
• It will create a personal income and corporate franchise tax credit for certain qualifying, independently owned print media or broadcasting entities, including those that have experienced workforce or circulation decline in the last five years.  
• It places a total cap on the credit per entity of $300,000, and an annual cap of $30 million. It sets aside $4 million to provide a $5,000 credit for the hiring of new employees, and $26 million set aside for the retention of current staff. Half of the funds will be set aside specifically for those with 100 or fewer employees.
• This budget adds $365,000 over the Executive proposal in additional funding for the Minority and Women-Owned Business Development lending program, for a total of $1 million.
• It also increases the grant amounts for Entrepreneurial Assistance Centers from $175,000 to $250,000 to support small businesses and MWBEs across the state and help establish EACs in unserved areas. 
• This budget successfully enacts the Retail Security Tax Credit, which helps small businesses make the investments needed to keep employees safe.
• The Senate Majority successfully added its investment of $1 million for beginning farmers, along with $1 million for socially and economically disadvantaged farmers.
• Language to lower the medical cannabis tax rate from 7% to 3.15%  and direct revenue to counties in order to keep them whole. 
• $100,000 for the Cannabis Farmers Alliance, and $50,000 for the Cannabis Association of New York.
• Increased enforcement powers for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to enable cities and counties to crack down on illegal cannabis shops.

In a continued effort to support the wellbeing of all New Yorker’s at every stage of life, the Senate Majority fought to bolster health care resources and continue investing in mental health services for everyone throughout the state. The SFY 2024-25 budget includes:

• $7.5 billion invested in New York’s health care system through modifications to the state's 1115 Medicaid Waiver to be used for promoting health equity, diminishing health disparities, and enhancing access to primary and behavioral health care.
• $800 million in support for distressed and safety-net hospitals.
• Continuing to increase the minimum wage for home care workers.
• Establishing minimum collection policies for medical debt, increasing eligibility for hospital financial assistance, a uniform financial assistance application for all hospitals, prohibiting hospitals from using immigration status as a criterion for financial assistance eligibility, requiring reporting on users of financial assistance, and clarifying that the notice requirements on medical credit cards apply to hospitals as well as other health care providers. 
• Eliminating cost-sharing for insulin in commercial insurance for thousands of New Yorkers.
• Requiring commercial insurance to reimburse outpatient behavioral and substance use disorder treatment services at no less than the Medicaid rate.  

Mental Health  

• Providing $55 million to establish 200 new inpatient psychiatric beds at State-run facilities.
• Investing $33 million to enhance mental health services targeting first responders and aiding individuals with mental illnesses involved in the criminal justice system.
• Allocating $19 million for mental health services for school-aged children.
• $75.8 million increase for Crisis Services, which includes improving public safety by addressing serious mental illness, and providing critical care to young people.
• $8 million increase to the Judiciary to support Mental Health Court operations. 
• Extending the Mental Health Support and Workforce Reinvestment Program for an additional three years, allowing Office of Mental Health to reinvest savings from the closure of State-operated inpatient facilities for workforce development activities and community mental health services

As New York continues to be a beacon for the nation amidst ongoing attacks on reproductive rights, the Senate Democrats used this year’s State Budget to advance greater protections and resources for those who utilize these services, ensuring that they remain available to all who need them. This includes:

• Passing First in the Nation Paid Prenatal Leave, providing 20 hours of paid sick time for pregnant employees to use for their prenatal care visits.
• Codifying the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program to provide funding for abortion providers and non-profit entities to support increased access to abortion.
• Enacting the Community Doula Expansion Grant Program to provide funding to community-based organizations for recruitment and retention and startup and administrative costs to increase the number of community doulas.
• Allowing the Health Commissioner to issue a statewide, non-patient specific order to provide doula services for any pregnant, birthing, or postpartum individual.
• Requiring Paid Breaks for Breast Milk Expression in the Workplace for 30 minutes.

The New York Senate Democrats have always understood that a brighter future starts with investments into our youth. Through this advocacy, the SFY 2024-25 Budget includes vital funding for youth programming and intervention services, with:

• $103.2 million for After School Programs, an increase of over $20 million from last year’s budget 
• $10 million for the Youth Sports Initiative. 
• $1.5 million in additional funding for the Youth Development Program, for a total of $15.6 million.
• $1 million in additional funding for the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act program, for a total of $8.1 million.
• $2 million in additional funding for Child Advocacy Centers, for a total of $7.2 million.

The SFY 2024-25 Enacted Budget continues the Senate Democratic Majority’s commitment to meeting New York’s climate goals by forging ahead on key investments and advancing modern policy to address the needs of the moment so we can not only stop, but also reverse the effects of climate change. This includes:

• Adding $250 million over the Executive proposal for the Clean Water Infrastructure Act for a total of  $500 million.
• Successfully reversing cuts to the Environmental Protection Fund for an investment of  $400 million to support climate priorities across New York State.
• Expediting the siting and construction of electrical transmission and commercial energy storage through the RAPID Act, with the addition of Senate Majority proposals to preserve prime agricultural land, incorporate greater community input in the siting process, and improve labor standards. 
• $300 million in Capital for enhancing and improving parks statewide and $150 million for the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NYSWIMS) program to improve pools and build new ones in communities across the State. 

The New York State Senate Majority is building on record investments to infrastructure and local municipalities by restoring roads funding and putting more money into local government. This includes: 

• $50 million increase in AIM funding for local governments, the first increase in AIM in over a decade for a total of $765.2 million.
• The Senate’s successful inclusion of Sammy’s Law, which will authorize citywide speed limits to be reduced at DOT’s discretion, upon authorization from the New York City Council, allowing for the speed limits to be changed from 25 mph to 20 mph, and to lower special traffic-calming zones from 15 mph to 10 mph. 
• $2.5 million added by the Senate Democrats to establish and support the Dr. John L. Flateau Voting Rights and Elections Database of New York to assist in efforts to enforce the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, increasing both accountability and transparency in New York’s elections system, and $5 million in assistance for Local Boards of Elections.
• $10 million in additional funds for Upstate STOA funding, for a total of $333.2 million.
• $4.2 billion for the MTA, an increase of $140 million or 3.4 percent from SFY 2023-24. 
• $551 million for non-MTA downstate systems, a 5.4 percent increase in funding. 
• $60 million in additional funding for CHIPS, for a total of $598 million.
• $40 million in additional funding for State Touring Routes, for a total of $140 million.
• $200 million per year for BRIDGE NY
• $150 million per year for PAVE NY
• $200 million for Pave our Potholes
• $100 million for Extreme Winter Recovery

The SFY 2024-25 Enacted Budget puts meaningful resources into public safety and the protection of all New Yorkers, of all backgrounds. This year’s funding builds on previous Senate Majority efforts by: 

• Expanding the range of offenses that can be prosecuted as hate crimes.
• Investing an additional $35 million in the Securing Communities Against Hate Grant to safeguard houses of worship, religious schools, and other vulnerable locations.
• Allocating $347 million to continue efforts to reduce and prevent gun violence in New York.
• Providing $35.7 million to combat and prosecute domestic violence crimes.
• Investing $7.1 million to provide more intensive supervision for individuals on parole through the Supervision Against Violent Engagement (SAVE) program
• Expanding transitional housing and college programming across all state prisons.
• $1 million for transportation for visitors to and from State Correctional Facilities.
• Implementing measures to combat toll evasion on roads and fare evasion on subways, commuter rails, and buses, including cracking down on vanish plates and fraudulent paper plates. 
• Creates a Class E felony for assaulting a retail worker. 
• Allowing for aggregation of retail theft crimes to make it easier to prosecute repeat offenders. 
• This budget creates a new Class A misdemeanor, Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, which would make it a crime for an individual to intentionally subject a transit worker to unlawful physical contact.
• Protecting against Sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence- expands the existing statutory right to privacy, which says that it is unlawful to use a person’s name, portrait, or picture for commercial advertising without consent, by adding “likeness and voice” to the list of protected characteristics. 
• Combatting the use of Deep fakes in Elections- the legislation requires distributors or publishers of “materially deceptive” political communications to disclose the use of digitization. It also gives candidates a private right of action to seek injunctive relief and court and attorneys’ fees.
• The Senate fought to include $30 million for AAPI Equity Coalition priorities for crisis intervention initiatives and community-based programs to combat bias crimes.
• The Senate fought to enact the Limousine Passenger Safety Task Force’s recommendations, including increasing the minimum fine for operating a stretch limousine that has been suspended with an out-of-service defect, requiring stretch limos to be equipped with a window break tool as well as a fire extinguisher, equipping stretch limos with anti-intrusion and roll-over protections, improving safety data reporting and requiring a pre-trip safety briefing for limo passengers.

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