# Staying with your child: the Long-Term Visit Pass for a parent

> How a parent or grandparent applies for a Long-Term Visit Pass to stay while a child studies in Singapore: who can apply, the local sponsor and documents, fees, how long ICA takes, and what the official page does not say.

- verified_at: 2026-10-31
- volatile: yes (figures or rules change; re-check the official source)
- page: https://edu.ik.sg/en/kb/accompanying-parent

If a child studies in Singapore and a parent or grandparent wants to stay, they need a separate pass, the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP). It is separate from the child’s Student’s Pass. This follows ICA’s pages as of 31 October 2026.

## Who can apply

- A parent or grandparent of an international student who holds a valid Student’s Pass.
- Only one person per student, either a parent or a grandparent.
- A local sponsor is needed: a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident aged 21 or above, who logs in with their own Singpass and submits the application.

The LTVP has other categories too, such as spouses, children and parents of Singapore Citizens or PRs. This article covers only the accompanying-parent category.

## Documents

| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| A recent colour digital photo | 400 × 514 pixels, following ICA’s photo guidelines |
| Travel document | The applicant’s passport or similar |
| The student’s birth certificate | |
| The applicant’s birth certificate or household register | |
| The student’s parents’ marriage certificate | |
| Divorce certificates, separation deed or custody papers | If applicable |
| A letter from the student’s school | From the school the child attends |

Originals are required, and documents not in English need official translations from the issuing country’s embassy or a notary public. ICA warns that insufficient documents may mean the application is not accepted.

## Fees

| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | S$45 | When you submit |
| LTVP issuance fee | S$60 | When formalities are completed |
| Multiple Journey Visa (if applicable) | S$30 | |

All are non-refundable. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, internet direct debit from some local banks or PayNow. ICA says successful applicants will be told of any other fees later.

## Process

1. The child’s Student’s Pass is in place (the page is for the parent of a student holding a valid Student’s Pass).
2. The local sponsor logs in with Singpass, submits the application and uploads the documents.
3. ICA processes it within 6 weeks if everything is submitted, and some take longer. The result comes by email and can be checked online or in MyICA.
4. If approved, you receive an In-Principle Approval letter and complete the formalities for the pass to be issued.

## What the page does not say

- The approval criteria: not on this page. Do not assume approval.
- The validity period of the pass: not on this page.
- Any requirement about the child’s level or course: not on this page.
- What to do without a local sponsor: the page says who can sponsor, not what to do instead. Ask ICA.

## Common mistakes

- Assuming the parent is approved automatically with the child: it is a separate application, for one person only.
- Assuming a Dependant’s Pass can be used: we did not check whether a parent can use one, so rely on ICA’s pages.
- Assuming the sponsor can be a company: this page says the sponsor is a Singapore Citizen or PR aged 21 or above, and a company is neither; the Student’s Pass page also says companies and organisations cannot sponsor for government schools.
- Using last year’s information: fees and procedures get updated.

## Next steps

- Read [Start here](/en/kb/start-here) to see the whole process in one place.
- For the child’s pass, read [Student’s Pass](/en/kb/student-pass-overview).
- For what to bring when you arrive, read [Entering Singapore](/en/kb/entering-singapore).

## Sources
- ICA: Long-Term Visit Pass for a parent or grandparent of a child on a Student’s Pass (updated 29 Oct 2026): https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/LTVP/apply/parent-or-grandparent-of-a-child-or-grandchild-studying-in-singapore-on-a-students-pass
- ICA: Long-Term Visit Pass overview (updated 30 Oct 2026): https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/LTVP
- ICA: Student’s Pass overview (updated 29 Oct 2026): https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP