LTVP Renewal for EP and S Pass Families: Common Pitfalls

This guide covers MOM-issued Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) renewals for eligible family members of EP and S Pass holders. Check the issuing authority on your pass before following a renewal process: an ICA-issued LTVP must be renewed with ICA.

The common LTVP renewal pitfalls are practical ones: using the wrong process, overlooking changes in eligibility, and treating an approval letter as the end of the renewal. Keep the main work pass, family pass and issuance deadlines in one calendar.

1. Using the wrong family-pass category

MOM’s LTVP categories include a common-law spouse, unmarried children with disabilities aged 21 or above, unmarried stepchildren under 21, and parents. A legally married spouse or eligible child may instead fall under the Dependant’s Pass route.

For eligible EP and S Pass sponsors, the general fixed monthly salary requirement is S$6,000; sponsoring parents requires S$12,000. This is the sponsor’s salary, not combined household income. Company sponsorship and category-specific conditions also apply, including restrictions for certain overseas intra-corporate transferees. Check MOM’s LTVP eligibility criteria.

2. Leaving the renewal until the last moment

For the usual EP/S Pass family route, renewal can start up to six months before expiry. EP (Sponsorship) and EntrePass family routes have a three-month window. Submit before expiry. Most EP eService renewals take within three weeks; the special sponsorship/EntrePass routes generally take within eight weeks. These are processing estimates, not guarantees.

3. Confusing main-pass and family-pass requirements

The renewed LTVP duration is limited by the main work pass or the requested duration, whichever is shorter. Renewal is assessed against current eligibility and is not automatic.

Coordinate both renewals with HR or the appointed agent. If the main pass is pending and the family pass is nearing expiry, obtain case-specific instructions promptly; do not simply wait and miss the family-pass deadline. EP or S Pass qualifying salary is a separate question from the salary needed to sponsor family members.

4. Submitting inconsistent information

Compare names, passport particulars and family relationships across your records. Tell the person handling the renewal about relevant changes in employment, income, passport or family circumstances. Use the documents requested for your case rather than assuming an old application checklist still applies.

Keep a copy of the submitted information and a list of any outstanding requests. This makes it easier to answer follow-up questions without sending conflicting versions.

5. Missing issuance after approval

The renewal IPA is valid for three months for an EP holder’s dependant and two months for an S Pass holder’s dependant. Complete issuance before the IPA or existing pass expires, whichever is earlier. The issuance fee is S$225, plus S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa where applicable. Follow the notification letter on keeping or replacing the card.

These timing and issuance rules are set out in MOM’s LTVP renewal instructions.

A family renewal checklist

• Identify the pass type and issuing authority.
• Record the family-pass and main-pass expiry dates separately.
• Confirm who in HR or the appointed agency owns the renewal.
• Review relevant changes before submitting.
• Save the acknowledgement and monitor requests for information.
• After approval, record the issuance deadline and complete the required steps.
• Check the renewed pass details and retain the confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Do S Pass families have a different general LTVP salary threshold?

The S$6,000 general threshold and S$12,000 parent threshold described above apply to eligible EP and S Pass sponsors. The family category and other requirements must also be met.

Does an approved renewal mean everything is complete?

No. Read the IPA, complete issuance on time and follow the notification letter. Keep both documents with your family’s immigration records.

What if the sponsor changes employer or loses their job?

Check the implications for every related family pass before making plans. Our job-loss and work-pass guide explains cancellation and permitted-stay considerations.

Help coordinating work and family passes

For the main pass, see our EP application guide or S Pass eligibility guide. If you need help organising the process, explore TIP’s work-pass application services or contact the team with your pass types and expiry dates.