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Singapore Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Eligibility Checker 2026 — For Non-Standard Family Sponsorship

Select your specific family relationship type and enter your sponsor salary — checker shows your applicable minimum threshold and eligibility for sponsoring a common-law partner, disabled adult child, step-child, or parent under the Long Term Visit Pass.

Beyond Standard DP
LTVP Covers Family Relationships That Fall Outside the Standard Dependent Pass Framework
Threshold Varies by Relationship
Unlike Standard DP, LTVP’s Minimum Salary Threshold Differs Meaningfully by Specific Relationship Type
Parent Sponsorship Higher
Sponsoring a Parent Typically Carries a Substantially Higher Minimum Salary Threshold Than Other Categories
No Automatic Work Rights
Standard LTVP Doesn’t Automatically Include Work Authorisation, Unlike Some Enhanced Variants
LTVP Eligibility Checker — Relationship Type · Sponsor Salary
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LTVP Sponsorship Status 2026
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Singapore LTVP 2026 — Sponsoring Family Beyond the Standard Dependent Pass

The Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) addresses family relationships that fall outside the standard Dependent Pass framework specifically — common-law partners, step-children, disabled unmarried children over 21, and parents. Unlike standard DP’s single, flat threshold, LTVP’s minimum sponsor salary requirement genuinely varies depending on your specific relationship category, with parent sponsorship typically carrying a substantially higher bar than other relationship types. This checker shows your applicable, relationship-specific threshold.

LTVP Minimum Salary by Relationship Type (Illustrative)

Relationship TypeIllustrative Minimum Salary
Common-Law / Unmarried PartnerS$6,000/month
Step-ChildS$6,000/month
Disabled Unmarried Child (Over 21)S$6,000/month
ParentS$12,000/month

These figures are illustrative reference points only — always verify current, exact LTVP eligibility criteria directly at the official ICA or MOM channels before relying on this information for an actual application.

How This LTVP Eligibility Checker Works

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Select Relationship Type

Choose the specific family relationship you’re sponsoring.

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Enter Your Salary

Enter your fixed monthly sponsor salary.

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See Your Threshold

See the specific minimum salary applicable to your relationship type.

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Review Eligibility

See whether your salary clears your specific, applicable threshold.

3 Singapore LTVP Examples — A Clear Partner Sponsorship Pass, a Genuine Parent-Sponsorship Shortfall & Why Relationship Type Changes Everything

Example 1: A Clear Common-Law Partner Sponsorship Pass

An EP holder earning S$8,000/month, intending to sponsor a common-law partner under LTVP.S$8,000/month vs S$6,000 minimum
This salary clears the S$6,000 partner-sponsorship threshold comfortably with a S$2,000 margin, confirming likely eligibility for this specific relationship category.+S$2,000 margin — Likely eligible

Example 2: A Genuine Shortfall Specifically for Parent Sponsorship

The same applicant earning S$8,000/month, but now specifically attempting to sponsor a parent under LTVP rather than a partner.S$8,000/month vs S$12,000 minimum (parent)
Despite the SAME S$8,000 salary that comfortably cleared the partner-sponsorship threshold in Example 1, this applicant falls S$4,000 short specifically for parent sponsorship — vividly illustrating how dramatically the threshold shifts purely based on relationship category.−S$4,000 margin — Not eligible for parent sponsorship

Example 3: Why Relationship Type Selection Genuinely Changes Everything

A single applicant with a fixed S$10,000/month salary considers sponsoring either a disabled adult child OR a parent — two different family members, same sponsor income.S$10,000/month, two relationship options
For the disabled child category (S$6,000 minimum), this salary clears comfortably with a S$4,000 margin. For the parent category (S$12,000 minimum), the same salary falls S$2,000 short — the identical income produces genuinely opposite eligibility outcomes purely depending on which specific relationship category applies.Disabled child: eligible | Parent: not eligible

3 Expert Tips — Always Select the Correct Relationship Category First, Parent Sponsorship Carries Additional Scrutiny & LTVP Generally Doesn’t Include Automatic Work Rights

Always Select the Correct Relationship Category First — It Changes Everything

As illustrated vividly in Examples 2 and 3, your specific relationship category selection fundamentally determines your applicable threshold, making accurate category selection genuinely critical before interpreting any result: why this matters so much: the identical sponsor salary can produce completely opposite eligibility outcomes purely depending on which specific relationship category genuinely applies to your situation; the practical recommendation: carefully confirm which specific relationship category genuinely describes your situation before relying on this checker’s result, since selecting the wrong category could produce a misleadingly favourable or unfavourable conclusion entirely disconnected from your actual, applicable threshold.

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Parent Sponsorship Typically Carries Additional Scrutiny Beyond Just the Higher Salary Bar

Beyond simply requiring a substantially higher minimum salary (as illustrated in Example 2), parent sponsorship under LTVP often involves additional considerations beyond the pure salary threshold this checker specifically models: why additional scrutiny applies: parent sponsorship applications often more closely examine the sponsor’s genuine, demonstrated ability to support an additional adult dependent long-term, potentially including factors beyond pure salary level; the practical recommendation: if you’re specifically pursuing parent sponsorship, recognise that clearing this checker’s S$12,000 threshold represents a starting point rather than a complete guarantee, and consider consulting a licensed immigration consultant given the additional scrutiny this particular category often involves.

LTVP Generally Doesn’t Include Automatic Work Rights for the Sponsored Family Member

Unlike some other pass categories, standard LTVP generally doesn’t automatically grant the sponsored family member work authorisation in Singapore: why this matters for planning: if your sponsored family member (such as a partner) intends to work in Singapore, you’ll likely need to separately verify whether an enhanced LTVP variant or separate work authorisation process applies, rather than assuming standard LTVP automatically includes this; the practical recommendation: if work authorisation for your sponsored family member is genuinely important to your planning, verify the specific, current rules regarding LTVP work rights (and any enhanced variants that might apply) directly at the official MOM channels, rather than assuming standard LTVP automatically includes this authorisation.

16 FAQs — Singapore LTVP 2026, Relationship Categories & Sponsorship Thresholds

Why does the LTVP salary threshold vary so much by relationship type?

WHY does THE threshold VARY by RELATIONSHIP type — Singapore 2026: as ILLUSTRATED vividly THROUGHOUT this CHECKER’S examples, DIFFERENT relationship CATEGORIES generally CARRY different EVALUATION criteria SPECIFICALLY, with PARENT sponsorship TYPICALLY requiring A substantially HIGHER salary GIVEN the LONG-term, often OPEN-ended support COMMITMENT involved IN sponsoring AN ageing PARENT specifically, COMPARED to OTHER relationship CATEGORIES that MIGHT involve A more TYPICAL, time-LIMITED support EXPECTATION. The PRACTICAL recommendation: always SELECT your SPECIFIC, correct RELATIONSHIP category FIRST (as DISCUSSED in DETAIL in THE first EXPERT tip), since THIS selection FUNDAMENTALLY determines YOUR applicable THRESHOLD and CANNOT be ASSUMED uniform ACROSS different RELATIONSHIP types.

Does LTVP automatically include work rights for the sponsored family member?

WORK rights UNDER LTVP — automatic OR separate? 2026: GENERALLY, no — as DISCUSSED in DETAIL in THE third EXPERT tip, STANDARD LTVP GENERALLY doesn’T automatically GRANT the SPONSORED family MEMBER work AUTHORISATION in SINGAPORE, UNLIKE some ENHANCED variants THAT might SEPARATELY allow THIS. The PRACTICAL recommendation: if WORK authorisation FOR your SPONSORED family MEMBER is GENUINELY important TO your PLANNING, verify THE specific, CURRENT rules REGARDING LTVP work RIGHTS (and ANY enhanced VARIANTS that MIGHT apply) DIRECTLY at THE official MOM CHANNELS, rather THAN assuming STANDARD LTVP automatically INCLUDES this AUTHORISATION.

Does meeting the salary threshold guarantee LTVP approval, especially for parent sponsorship?

SALARY threshold MET — does THIS guarantee LTVP approval, PARTICULARLY for PARENT sponsorship? 2026: NO — as DISCUSSED in DETAIL in THE second EXPERT tip, this IS particularly TRUE for PARENT sponsorship SPECIFICALLY, which OFTEN involves ADDITIONAL scrutiny BEYOND the PURE salary THRESHOLD this CHECKER specifically MODELS, since MOM and ICA RETAIN broader DISCRETION beyond THE financial CRITERIA alone. The PRACTICAL recommendation: treat A favourable RESULT on THIS checker AS a STARTING point RATHER than A guaranteed APPROVAL, particularly FOR parent SPONSORSHIP specifically, and CONSIDER consulting A licensed IMMIGRATION consultant GIVEN the ADDITIONAL scrutiny THIS particular CATEGORY often INVOLVES.

If I’m unsure which relationship category genuinely applies to my specific family situation, what should I do?

UNCERTAIN relationship CATEGORY — what SHOULD I do SPECIFICALLY? 2026: as DISCUSSED in DETAIL in THE first EXPERT tip, accurately SELECTING your CORRECT relationship CATEGORY is GENUINELY critical SINCE it FUNDAMENTALLY changes YOUR applicable THRESHOLD (as ILLUSTRATED dramatically IN Examples 2 AND 3); if YOU’RE genuinely UNCERTAIN which SPECIFIC category APPLIES to YOUR family SITUATION, consider RUNNING this CHECKER using MULTIPLE potentially-RELEVANT categories TO understand THE range OF possible THRESHOLDS you MIGHT face. The PRACTICAL recommendation: if GENUINELY uncertain ABOUT your CORRECT relationship CATEGORY classification, verify THIS directly AT the OFFICIAL MOM or ICA CHANNELS before RELYING on ANY single CATEGORY’S result FROM this CHECKER.

Does this calculator account for the sponsor’s specific work pass type the way the Dependent Pass calculator does?

SPONSOR pass TYPE — does THIS calculator MODEL this SEPARATELY? 2026: this CALCULATOR specifically FOCUSES on THE relationship-CATEGORY-dependent salary THRESHOLD, without SEPARATELY modelling THE sponsor’S specific WORK pass TYPE the WAY the COMPANION Dependent PASS Salary THRESHOLD Calculator SPECIFICALLY does (WHICH distinguishes BETWEEN EP/PEP HOLDERS versus S PASS holders SPECIFICALLY). The PRACTICAL recommendation: verify YOUR specific WORK pass TYPE’S eligibility TO sponsor LTVP DIRECTLY at THE official MOM CHANNELS, since THIS calculator SPECIFICALLY focuses ON the RELATIONSHIP-category threshold RATHER than THE separate PASS-type eligibility QUESTION covered MORE directly BY the COMPANION Dependent PASS calculator.

Can a Singapore Citizen or PR (rather than an EP holder) also sponsor an LTVP using this same framework?

SINGAPORE Citizens/PRs AS sponsors — does THIS framework APPLY equally? 2026: GENERALLY, yes — LTVP SPONSORSHIP eligibility TYPICALLY extends TO Singapore CITIZENS and PRs (NOT exclusively EP/PEP HOLDERS), MEANING this CALCULATOR’S core RELATIONSHIP-category threshold FRAMEWORK should GENERALLY apply REGARDLESS of WHETHER the SPONSOR holds A work PASS, IS a PR, or IS a CITIZEN specifically. The PRACTICAL recommendation: use THIS calculator’S relationship-CATEGORY framework REGARDLESS of YOUR specific STATUS (work PASS holder, PR, or CITIZEN), though VERIFY any STATUS-specific nuances DIRECTLY at THE official MOM or ICA CHANNELS for YOUR particular SITUATION.

Does this calculator account for the sponsor’s age or the sponsored family member’s age beyond the over-21 disabled-child criterion?

AGE factors BEYOND the OVER-21 disabled-CHILD criterion — does THIS calculator MODEL these? 2026: this CALCULATOR specifically INCORPORATES age AS part OF the “disabled UNMARRIED child OVER 21” category DEFINITION specifically, without SEPARATELY modelling OTHER potential AGE-related factors (such AS the SPONSOR’S own AGE, or SPECIFIC age THRESHOLDS for PARENT sponsorship SPECIFICALLY) beyond THIS particular CRITERION. The PRACTICAL recommendation: verify ANY additional, SPECIFIC age-related CRITERIA relevant TO your PARTICULAR relationship CATEGORY directly AT the OFFICIAL MOM or ICA CHANNELS, since THIS calculator’S framework SPECIFICALLY focuses ON the SALARY-threshold dimension RATHER than COMPREHENSIVELY modelling EVERY possible AGE-related nuance.

If I’m sponsoring both a parent and a partner simultaneously, how should I use this calculator?

SPONSORING multiple FAMILY members SIMULTANEOUSLY — how TO use THIS calculator? 2026: since THIS calculator SPECIFICALLY models A single, RELATIONSHIP-category threshold AT a TIME, if YOU’RE genuinely SPONSORING multiple, DIFFERENT family MEMBERS simultaneously (SUCH as BOTH a PARENT and A partner), consider RUNNING this CALCULATOR separately FOR each SPECIFIC relationship CATEGORY, using YOUR same SPONSOR salary EACH time TO understand WHETHER you CLEAR each SPECIFIC, applicable THRESHOLD individually. The PRACTICAL recommendation: if YOU’RE sponsoring MULTIPLE family MEMBERS across DIFFERENT relationship CATEGORIES simultaneously, run THIS calculator SEPARATELY for EACH specific CATEGORY, recognising THAT your OVERALL sponsorship CAPACITY might GENUINELY need to CLEAR the HIGHEST applicable THRESHOLD among ALL the CATEGORIES you’RE pursuing.

Does this calculator account for any tax implications specifically tied to sponsoring a parent or other LTVP dependent?

TAX implications TIED to SPONSORING an LTVP DEPENDENT — does THIS calculator ADDRESS these? 2026: this CALCULATOR specifically FOCUSES on THE relationship-CATEGORY salary-THRESHOLD sponsorship ELIGIBILITY framework, without SEPARATELY addressing ANY potential TAX implications SPECIFICALLY tied TO sponsoring AN LTVP dependent (rather THAN general SINGAPORE income TAX, covered EXTENSIVELY by COMPANION tax CALCULATORS elsewhere ON this SITE). The PRACTICAL recommendation: use THIS calculator SPECIFICALLY for YOUR sponsorship-ELIGIBILITY assessment, and CONSULT the COMPANION tax CALCULATORS elsewhere ON this SITE for YOUR complete SINGAPORE tax PICTURE, including ANY dependent-RELATED considerations RELEVANT to YOUR specific SITUATION.

Will the relationship-specific salary thresholds likely be adjusted in future MOM or ICA policy reviews?

FUTURE adjustments TO relationship-SPECIFIC thresholds — Singapore 2026: CONSISTENT with THE broader PATTERN of PERIODIC government IMMIGRATION policy REVIEW discussed THROUGHOUT this ENTIRE expat CALCULATOR silo, MOM AND ICA’S specific, RELATIONSHIP-dependent LTVP salary THRESHOLDS remain SUBJECT to ONGOING policy REVIEW and POTENTIAL future ADJUSTMENT, similar TO other WORK-pass-related thresholds COVERED throughout THIS silo. The PRACTICAL recommendation: periodically VERIFY the CURRENT, official RELATIONSHIP-specific thresholds DIRECTLY at THE official MOM OR ICA channels, PARTICULARLY before SUBMITTING an ACTUAL LTVP application, RATHER than ASSUMING this CALCULATOR’S current ILLUSTRATIVE figures WILL remain PERMANENTLY fixed.

If my salary fluctuates with variable bonuses, should I use my base salary or total compensation for this threshold check?

VARIABLE bonus COMPONENTS — base SALARY or TOTAL compensation? 2026: SIMILAR to THE variable-BONUS considerations DISCUSSED throughout SEVERAL companion CALCULATORS in THIS expat SILO, the SPECIFIC, official RULES regarding WHETHER variable BONUS components FACTOR into YOUR qualifying “fixed MONTHLY salary” figure SHOULD be VERIFIED directly AT the OFFICIAL MOM or ICA CHANNELS, since LTVP SPONSORSHIP eligibility GENERALLY references YOUR fixed, GUARANTEED base SALARY rather THAN total, VARIABLE compensation SPECIFICALLY. The PRACTICAL recommendation: enter YOUR fixed, GUARANTEED base SALARY (excluding VARIABLE bonus COMPONENTS) for YOUR most CONSERVATIVE, accurate ASSESSMENT, and VERIFY directly AT official channels HOW any BONUS components MIGHT separately FACTOR in.

Does this calculator apply to renewal applications for an existing LTVP holder’s sponsored family member?

RENEWAL applications — does THIS calculator’S framework APPLY equally? 2026: GENERALLY, yes — SIMILAR to THE renewal-APPLICABILITY consideration DISCUSSED throughout SEVERAL companion CALCULATORS in THIS expat SILO, the CORE relationship-CATEGORY and SALARY-threshold framework GENERALLY applies TO both FRESH, new LTVP APPLICATIONS and EXISTING holder RENEWALS, MEANING current SPONSORS seeking RENEWAL should EXPECT their SITUATION to BE evaluated AGAINST the SAME core CRITERIA applicable TO new APPLICANTS. The PRACTICAL recommendation: if YOU’RE specifically PREPARING for AN existing LTVP RENEWAL, use THIS calculator TO get A general SENSE of YOUR continued ELIGIBILITY, but VERIFY any RENEWAL-specific nuances DIRECTLY at THE official channels.

Does this calculator consider whether the sponsored family member has independent income or assets of their own?

SPONSORED family MEMBER’S independent INCOME/assets — does THIS calculator CONSIDER this? 2026: NO — this CALCULATOR specifically FOCUSES on THE sponsor’S OWN salary RELATIVE to THE relationship-SPECIFIC threshold, without SEPARATELY incorporating WHETHER the SPONSORED family MEMBER themselves HAS independent INCOME or ASSETS that MIGHT factor INTO a MORE comprehensive, OFFICIAL assessment OF the SPONSORSHIP arrangement’S overall FINANCIAL sustainability. The PRACTICAL recommendation: if YOUR sponsored FAMILY member HAS meaningful, INDEPENDENT financial RESOURCES of THEIR own, this MIGHT represent A relevant, ADDITIONAL factor worth DISCUSSING directly WITH official MOM or ICA CHANNELS, beyond THIS calculator’S core, SPONSOR-salary-focused framework.

Does this calculator account for housing arrangements, such as whether the sponsored family member will live with the sponsor?

HOUSING arrangements — does THIS calculator CONSIDER these? 2026: NO — this CALCULATOR specifically FOCUSES on THE salary-THRESHOLD dimension OF sponsorship ELIGIBILITY, without SEPARATELY incorporating SPECIFIC housing ARRANGEMENT details (such AS whether THE sponsored FAMILY member WILL genuinely LIVE with THE sponsor, OR maintain SEPARATE accommodation), which MIGHT represent AN additional CONSIDERATION within A more COMPREHENSIVE, official APPLICATION assessment. The PRACTICAL recommendation: while THIS calculator SPECIFICALLY focuses ON the SALARY-threshold dimension, consider HOUSING arrangements AS a SEPARATE, important PRACTICAL consideration WORTH planning FOR alongside YOUR sponsorship APPLICATION, potentially USING the COMPANION Expat HOUSING Budget CALCULATOR for THIS specific PLANNING purpose.

If I’m initially sponsoring under one relationship category but my situation might later qualify under another, should I plan for both?

POTENTIALLY shifting RELATIONSHIP categories OVER time — should I PLAN for BOTH? 2026: if YOUR specific FAMILY situation MIGHT genuinely EVOLVE over TIME (such AS a COMMON-law partnership POTENTIALLY becoming A legal MARRIAGE, shifting FROM the LTVP framework TO the STANDARD Dependent PASS framework COVERED by A separate COMPANION calculator), it’S WORTH understanding BOTH frameworks’ SPECIFIC requirements RATHER than focusing EXCLUSIVELY on YOUR current SITUATION alone. The PRACTICAL recommendation: if YOUR specific FAMILY circumstances MIGHT genuinely EVOLVE in WAYS that COULD shift YOUR applicable FRAMEWORK (LTVP versus STANDARD DP), familiarise YOURSELF with BOTH the COMPANION Dependent PASS Calculator AND this LTVP CHECKER, understanding HOW your SPONSORSHIP pathway MIGHT genuinely CHANGE alongside YOUR evolving FAMILY circumstances.

Should I revisit this calculator if my salary changes meaningfully before actually submitting my LTVP application?

SALARY changes BEFORE actual SUBMISSION — should I RE-check? 2026: YES — GENUINELY worth RE-running this CALCULATOR whenever YOUR specific, CURRENT salary CHANGES meaningfully (whether THROUGH negotiation, PROMOTION, or ANY other ADJUSTMENT) before YOU actually SUBMIT your LTVP APPLICATION, since YOUR genuine, FINAL eligibility ASSESSMENT should REFLECT your MOST current, ACCURATE salary FIGURE rather THAN an OUTDATED, earlier FIGURE. The PRACTICAL recommendation: re-RUN this CALCULATOR using YOUR most CURRENT, final SALARY figure SHORTLY before ACTUALLY submitting YOUR LTVP application, ensuring YOUR eligibility ASSESSMENT genuinely REFLECTS your CURRENT, accurate COMPENSATION rather THAN an EARLIER, potentially OUTDATED figure.

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This LTVP Eligibility Checker provides an illustrative eligibility approximation based on general, publicly-known criteria and does not represent an official ICA or MOM assessment or guarantee of application approval. Salary thresholds vary by relationship category and are subject to change and periodic review; always verify current, exact criteria directly at the official ICA or MOM channels before relying on this information for an actual application. This calculator does not constitute immigration advice. SGFinanceCalculators.com is owned by MAFHH INTERNATIONAL LTD and is not affiliated with ICA, MOM, or any government agency. No advertisements are displayed.