Singapore · Spouse visas
Singapore Spouse of a citizen
Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) / LTVP+ — Spouse of a Singapore Citizen
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Singapore. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- SGD 45 ≈ $35 · +2 more
- Processing
- 6 months
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 3 government fees listed below; decision: 6 months. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesSGD 45 ≈ $35 · +2 more
- SGD 45 (≈ $35)Application fee per LTVP application, payable at submission.
- SGD 60 (≈ $47)Issuance fee for the LTVP, payable at completion of formalities.
- SGD 30 (≈ $23)Multiple Journey Visa fee, where applicable.
RenewalRenewable
Renewal must be submitted at least 3 months before the pass expires.
Permanent residenceTime here counts
The spouse of a Singapore citizen can apply for permanent residence with the citizen's sponsorship. ICA weighs family ties to Singaporeans, economic contribution, qualifications, age and length of residency, and processes applications within 6 months if documents are complete.
CitizenshipTime here doesn't count
Citizenship needs at least 2 years as a permanent resident and at least 2 years of marriage to a Singapore citizen; time on a Long-Term Visit Pass is not counted.
Processing6 months
Processing is up to 6 months, or 6 weeks after a Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment.
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, SingaporeImmigration and Checkpoints Authority
Where to applyWhere to apply
After marriage the Singapore citizen spouse sponsors the application on ICA e-Service using Singpass.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward citizenship
- Work isn't allowed on this route
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicant is the legally married spouse of a Singapore citizen.
- ICA assesses family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency.
- LTVP+ is considered where the couple has a Singapore citizen child, or has generally been married at least 3 years.
What you must show1
- Fees: SGD 45 (≈ $35) at submission, SGD 60 (≈ $47) on issuance and SGD 30 (≈ $23) for a Multiple Journey Visa if applicable.
Documents2
- Original documents with official translations of any non-English papers, plus copies for ICA to keep.
- Optional Letter of LTVP Eligibility from the Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment, valid 1 year.
Steps2
- A sponsor is required: after marriage, the Singapore citizen spouse must sponsor the application on ICA e-Service using Singpass.
- After in-principle approval, the applicant completes tasks such as a medical check-up and pays the issuance fee within 14 days.
After you arrive1
- Renewal must be submitted at least 3 months before the pass expires.
What happens at day 183
How Singapore decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a preceding_calendar_yearOne key tax-residence test is presence/work for at least 183 days in preceding calendar year; additional tests include continuous 3-year presence and certain cross-year employment.
- At least 183 days in a previous calendar yearForeigner tax residence by stay or work in Singapore
- Foreign-source income
Territorial
Singapore taxes income arising in or derived from Singapore, including employment exercised there; foreign-sourced income received in Singapore by resident individuals is generally exempt.
All tax rules for Singapore Tax records checked
Full official text
ICA pass for the foreign husband or wife of a Singapore citizen; marriage does not guarantee approval, and qualifying couples can be considered for the longer LTVP+. 1 2 3 4 5
What you must show and pay
- A fee of SGD 45 (≈ $35) · Application fee per LTVP application, payable at submission. 1 2
- A fee of SGD 60 (≈ $47) · Issuance fee for the LTVP, payable at completion of formalities. 1 2
- A fee of SGD 30 (≈ $23) · Multiple Journey Visa fee, where applicable. 1 2
Requirements
- Applicant is the legally married spouse of a Singapore citizen. 1 2
- ICA assesses family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency. 2
- LTVP+ is considered where the couple has a Singapore citizen child, or has generally been married at least 3 years. 4
- Fees: SGD 45 (≈ $35) at submission, SGD 60 (≈ $47) on issuance and SGD 30 (≈ $23) for a Multiple Journey Visa if applicable. 1 2
- Original documents with official translations of any non-English papers, plus copies for ICA to keep. 1 2
- Optional Letter of LTVP Eligibility from the Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment, valid 1 year. 1 2
- A sponsor is required: after marriage, the Singapore citizen spouse must sponsor the application on ICA e-Service using Singpass. 1 2
- After in-principle approval, the applicant completes tasks such as a medical check-up and pays the issuance fee within 14 days. 3
- Renewal must be submitted at least 3 months before the pass expires. 2
Stay
- Validity is set by ICA on approval. LTVP+ (from 1 April 2012) runs 3 years first, then up to 5 years per renewal. Processing is up to 6 months, or 6 weeks after a Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Work requires a Letter of Consent from the Ministry of Manpower, applied for by the employer; the pass alone does not allow work.
Family
Unmarried children under 21 of a Singapore citizen or PR can apply under their own LTVP category.
Official sources
- Long-Term Visit Pass: Spouse of a Singapore Citizen · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
- Long-Term Visit Pass · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority · checked 2026-10-10
- LTVP Completion of Formalities (applications from 26 June 2024) · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
- New Long-Term Visit Pass Scheme (LTVP+) · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2012-04-01
- Work passes for holders of Long-Term Visit Passes issued by ICA · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
- Becoming a Permanent Resident · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
- Becoming a Singapore Citizen · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | No |
| Spouse of a permanent resident | – | – | No |
| Spouse of a permanent resident Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a stay permit holder Indonesia | – | – | No |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of SGD 45 (≈ $35). Application fee per LTVP application, payable at submission. A fee of SGD 60 (≈ $47). Issuance fee for the LTVP, payable at completion of formalities. A fee of SGD 30 (≈ $23). Multiple Journey Visa fee, where applicable.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Validity is set by ICA on approval.
How long does the Spouse of a citizen take to process?
Processing is up to 6 months, or 6 weeks after a Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment.
Can I work on the Spouse of a citizen?
No. Work requires a Letter of Consent from the Ministry of Manpower, applied for by the employer; the pass alone does not allow work.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Unmarried children under 21 of a Singapore citizen or PR can apply under their own LTVP category.
Does the Spouse of a citizen lead to permanent residence in Singapore?
Time on the Spouse of a citizen counts toward permanent residence in Singapore. Time on the Spouse of a citizen doesn't count toward citizenship.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 7 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Long-Term Visit Pass: Spouse of a Singapore Citizen · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
- Long-Term Visit Pass · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority · checked 2026-10-10
- LTVP Completion of Formalities (applications from 26 June 2024) · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
- New Long-Term Visit Pass Scheme (LTVP+) · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
- Work passes for holders of Long-Term Visit Passes issued by ICA · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
- Becoming a Permanent Resident · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
- Becoming a Singapore Citizen · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
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