Can I apply LTVP while waiting EP?

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MandyStudy Member

Member since 30 August 2021

MandyStudyMember11 September 2021 16:37:33

Fresh graduate of local university.
EP pending for 3 weeks.

As graduates of local uni are eligible for LTVP:
Can I apply LTVP while waiting for EP? Cuz my STVP will expire in 3 weeks.
Can I cancel LTVP application if EP is approved?

Appreciate any advice!

Shekhz Singapore Expert

Member since 31 March 2021

ShekhzSingapore Expert12 September 2021 00:34:30

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One pass at one time, always remember that - if EP approval is in process, u can鈥檛 apply for another varied pass kind

MandyStudy Member

Member since 30 August 2021

MandyStudyMember12 September 2021 00:52:34

Shekhz wrote:
One pass at one time, always remember that - if EP approval is in process, u can鈥檛 apply for another varied pass kind

Thanks for your detailed explanation!

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert12 September 2021 20:02:17

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As Shekz wrote above, you can only HOLD one pass at any one time (so either LTVPor EP).
In addition, you can only have one ongoing application at any one time at MoM (and I assume the same is true at ICA, which presumably issued your post-student-pass STVP).
But I am not sure whether it is possible to have an ongoing application at MoM (for EP) and at ICA (for STVP) at the same time. Ask them? (And then please report back here, so others can benefit from the information, too!)

Brittney Teo Member

Member since 01 August 2021

Brittney TeoMember20 September 2021 15:10:51

On the point above about having multiple applications - I was advised by the ICA that I could apply for both LTVP and PR at the same time. I applied for the LTVP hoping to bridge my STVP and PR.

Are EPs applied for by the employer with MOM? If so, couldn鈥檛 you apply for the LTVP directly with the ICA?
If you get the LTVP (and obtain the pre-approved LOC to work) wouldn鈥檛 it be better to cancel the EP application rather than the Other way around? Your presence and right to stay in Singapore would not be dependent on any employment鈥�

MandyStudy Member

Member since 30 August 2021

MandyStudyMember21 September 2021 11:25:44

Brittney Teo wrote:
On the point above about having multiple applications - I was advised by the ICA that I could apply for both LTVP and PR at the same time. I applied for the LTVP hoping to bridge my STVP and PR.

Are EPs applied for by the employer with MOM? If so, couldn鈥檛 you apply for the LTVP directly with the ICA?
If you get the LTVP (and obtain the pre-approved LOC to work) wouldn鈥檛 it be better to cancel the EP application rather than the Other way around? Your presence and right to stay in Singapore would not be dependent on any employment鈥�

Thank you! I also tried LTVP application (ICA side) yesterday, it was successfully submitted.

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