--- type: "Article" title: "Singapore LTVP vs LTVP+: Eligibility, Benefits and Work Rights" description: "A focused comparison of LTVP and LTVP+: ICA and MOM routes, eligibility, validity, work rights and healthcare support." resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/differences-between-the-long-term-visit-pass-ltvp-and-the-long-term-visit-pass-plus-ltvp" tags: ["ltvp", "eligibility", "ica", "mom"] timestamp: "2026-10-15T01:03:53.000Z" --- # Singapore LTVP vs LTVP+: Eligibility, Benefits and Work Rights A focused comparison of LTVP and LTVP+: ICA and MOM routes, eligibility, validity, work rights and healthcare support. TLDR: - LTVP+ is an ICA pass for foreign spouses of Singapore citizens. You don’t apply for it separately: ICA grants it when you apply for or renew an LTVP, if you qualify.[[1]](#source-1) - Couples with a Singaporean child are eligible; couples without one are considered more favourably after three years of marriage.[[2]](#source-2) - LTVP+ lasts 3 years at first and up to 5 years per renewal, and gives PR-level subsidies for inpatient care at public hospitals.[[2]](#source-2)[[3]](#source-3) Short answer: a standard LTVP and the LTVP+ are not a basic and premium version of one pass. The LTVP+ is a longer, more secure ICA status for a narrower group, the foreign spouses of Singapore citizens who meet ICA’s criteria. A standard LTVP can be issued by ICA or by MOM, to many more kinds of family member. This page compares LTVP and LTVP+ on eligibility, length of stay, work and healthcare. For eligibility, documents and fees for the LTVP itself, use the [Singapore LTVP application guide](/articles/singapore-long-term-visit-pass-ltvp-guide). If you are unsure whether ICA or MOM handles your case, read the [ICA vs MOM route comparison](/articles/understanding-differences-in-ltvp-from-ica-and-mom). ## LTVP and LTVP+ differ on who qualifies, how long they last and what they unlock The LTVP+ is only for some spouses of Singapore citizens. A standard LTVP covers many family members of citizens, PRs and work pass holders. Issue MOM LTVP ICA LTVP LTVP+ Issued by Ministry of Manpower Immigration & Checkpoints Authority Immigration & Checkpoints Authority Sponsor An Employment Pass or S Pass holder earning at least S$6,000 a month, through the employer[[4]](#source-4) A Singapore citizen or PR, or another local sponsor for some groups[[5]](#source-5) The Singapore citizen spouse[[2]](#source-2) Who it covers Common-law spouse, unmarried step-child under 21, unmarried handicapped child 21+, and parents if the pass holder earns S$12,000+[[4]](#source-4) Spouse, unmarried child under 21 or parent of a citizen or PR; a parent or grandparent of a student; some graduates[[5]](#source-5) A foreign spouse of a Singapore citizen who meets ICA’s criteria[[2]](#source-2) Length Tied to the main work pass, or shorter if requested[[6]](#source-6) Set by ICA for the category and case 3 years at first, then up to 5 years per renewal[[2]](#source-2) Work Needs their own Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit[[7]](#source-7) Spouses and children: Letter of Consent or PLOC. Parents: Work Permit[[8]](#source-8) Letter of Consent or PLOC; not counted in the employer’s foreign worker quota or levy[[2]](#source-2)[[8]](#source-8) Public healthcare No subsidy because of the pass No subsidy because of the pass[[3]](#source-3) Same inpatient subsidy level as PRs at public hospitals[[3]](#source-3) ## Who gets the LTVP+ ICA grants the LTVP+ to foreign spouses of Singapore citizens who qualify, when they apply for or renew an LTVP.[[1]](#source-1) There is no separate LTVP+ application form. A foreign spouse applies for, or renews, an LTVP through the usual ICA process, and ICA decides which pass to grant.[[1]](#source-1) When ICA introduced the LTVP+ in 2012, it said:[[2]](#source-2) - couples with at least one Singaporean child from the marriage are eligible - for couples without a Singaporean child, ICA looks at other factors such as how long they have been married, and considers marriages of at least three years more favourably Our [LTVP+ eligibility FAQ](/faq/ltvp/who-is-eligible-for-ltvp-plus) explains how to tell which pass you were granted. Being married to a Singapore citizen does not guarantee an LTVP+. ICA assesses each case on its merits.[[1]](#source-1) The LTVP+ is for spouses of citizens. A foreign spouse of a PR can get an ICA LTVP but should not expect an LTVP+.[[2]](#source-2) Not married yet? The [Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment](/articles/pre-marriage-ltvp-assessment-pmla-singapore) gives an early view of the LTVP outcome and shortens the later application to 6 weeks.[[5]](#source-5) For the spouse application itself, see our [LTVP for a spouse guide](/articles/long-term-visit-pass-singapore-for-spouse-ica-application-guide). ## What “common-law spouse” means on the MOM route MOM’s common-law spouse category is not for any unmarried partner. MOM lists a common-law spouse among the family an Employment Pass or S Pass holder can bring on an LTVP.[[4]](#source-4) In practice the relationship must be legally recognised where the couple comes from, for example through a common-law marriage certificate, a notarised affidavit where home-country law recognises the union, or an embassy letter confirming that recognition. Living together, being engaged or a long relationship without that legal recognition is usually not enough on its own. On the ICA spouse route, a legally recognised marriage is expected. A legally married spouse of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder normally gets a [Dependant’s Pass rather than an LTVP](/articles/long-term-visit-pass-vs-dependants-pass-in-singapore).[[4]](#source-4) ## Work rights: LTVP+ holders still need a Letter of Consent No LTVP lets you work on its own. The LTVP+ makes the permission easier to get and cheaper for the employer. Spouses and children under 21 of citizens and PRs who hold an ICA LTVP or LTVP+ can work with a Letter of Consent (LOC) applied for by the employer, or a Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) chosen when applying for or renewing the pass.[[8]](#source-8) For LTVP+ holders, ICA said employers apply for an LOC instead of a work pass, and these holders do not count against the employer’s foreign worker quota or attract the levy.[[2]](#source-2) Parents on an ICA LTVP need a Work Permit, counted only under the employer’s overall quota. MOM-issued LTVP holders must qualify for their own work pass.[[7]](#source-7)[[8]](#source-8) Our [LTVP work FAQ](/faq/ltvp/ltvp-letter-of-consent-to-work) covers each case. ## Healthcare: inpatient subsidies only LTVP+ holders get the same inpatient subsidy level as PRs at public hospitals. Standard LTVP holders do not. Since 2012, foreign spouses who hold an LTVP+ have received government subsidies for inpatient care at restructured (public) hospitals, at the same level as PRs.[[3]](#source-3) In practice: - hospital stays in subsidised wards can cost much less than they would for other foreigners - the subsidy covers inpatient services; it does not make all outpatient care subsidised - it is PR-level, not citizen-level, so private insurance is still worth reviewing A standard LTVP gives no public healthcare subsidy because of the pass, so families usually rely on private insurance, employer cover or paying directly.[[3]](#source-3) ## Which pass fits your family The right pass follows from the sponsor and the relationship. You can’t choose it. - Legally married to a Singapore citizen: apply for an ICA LTVP. ICA will grant the LTVP+ if you qualify, now or at a later renewal. - Legally married to a PR: an ICA LTVP is the usual route. - Legally married to an Employment Pass or S Pass holder: usually a Dependant’s Pass. - Legally recognised common-law spouse of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder: a MOM LTVP. The longer LTVP+ only helps if your case is filed on the correct route first. If an application has already been refused, read [why LTVP applications are rejected](/articles/why-my-long-term-visit-pass-ltvp-application-was-rejected-key-reasons-and-solutions). If the marriage is ending, see [what happens to your LTVP after divorce](/articles/divorce-immigration-status-singapore-foreign-spouse). Need help with your LTVP application? [E&H Immigration’s LTVP service](/services/ltvp) helps families confirm the right route, prepare the supporting documents and avoid common mistakes. ## What do families ask about LTVP and LTVP+? Do I apply for LTVP+ separately? No. A foreign spouse of a Singapore citizen applies for or renews an LTVP, and ICA grants the LTVP+ instead if they qualify.[[1]](#source-1) Who qualifies for LTVP+? Foreign spouses of Singapore citizens who meet ICA’s criteria. Couples with a Singaporean child are eligible; for others ICA looks at factors such as the length of the marriage, and considers three years or more favourably.[[2]](#source-2) Can a Singapore PR sponsor a spouse for LTVP+? No. The LTVP+ is for foreign spouses of Singapore citizens. A PR’s foreign spouse can apply for an ICA LTVP.[[2]](#source-2)[[5]](#source-5) How long is an LTVP+ valid? Three years at first, and up to five years at each renewal.[[2]](#source-2) Can a common-law spouse apply for an ICA LTVP? ICA’s spouse route expects a legally recognised marriage. A legally recognised common-law spouse is a MOM LTVP category for Employment Pass and S Pass holders.[[4]](#source-4) Does LTVP+ let me work automatically? No. You still need a Letter of Consent or a PLOC, but your employer does not need a work pass, quota or levy for you.[[2]](#source-2)[[8]](#source-8) What healthcare benefits does LTVP+ give? PR-level subsidies for inpatient care at public hospitals. It does not subsidise all outpatient care.[[3]](#source-3) When should I renew an LTVP or LTVP+? Submit the renewal at least 3 months before your current pass expires. The renewed pass runs from its issue date, and unused time is not carried over.[[5]](#source-5) ## Sources & References - [LTVP Priority Processing for Post-Birth Childcare Support in Mixed-Citizen Marriages, written reply, 5 August 2026 — Ministry of Home Affairs](https://www.mha.gov.sg/media-room/newsroom/long-term-visit-pass-priority-processing-for-post-birth-childcare-support-in-mixed-citizen-marriages/) - [New Long-Term Visit Pass Scheme (LTVP+), media release, 1 April 2012 — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority](https://www.ica.gov.sg/news-and-publications/newsroom/media-release/351) - [Healthcare Subsidies for Long-Term Visit Pass Holders with Singaporean Spouses, 9 February 2017 — Ministry of Health](https://www.moh.gov.sg/newsroom/healthcare-subsidies-for-long-term-visit-pass-holders-with-singaporean-spouses/) - [Eligibility for Long-Term Visit Pass — Ministry of Manpower](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/long-term-visit-pass/eligibility) - [Becoming a Long-Term Visit Pass Holder — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/LTVP) - [Key facts on Long-Term Visit Pass — Ministry of Manpower](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/long-term-visit-pass/key-facts) - [Working in Singapore for Long-Term Visit Pass holders — Ministry of Manpower](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/long-term-visit-pass/working-in-singapore-for-ltvp-holders) - [Work passes for holders of Long-Term Visit Passes issued by ICA — Ministry of Manpower](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-passes-for-holders-of-long-term-visit-passes-issued-by-ica) # Citations [1] [Canonical article page](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/differences-between-the-long-term-visit-pass-ltvp-and-the-long-term-visit-pass-plus-ltvp)