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Entering Singapore

To ensure a smooth journey, travellers seeking to enter Singapore should comply with the  Entry and  Public Health requirements listed below.

1) General Entry Requirements

To enter Singapore, travellers must meet the following immigration requirements:

i) Passport Validity

• Have minimum 6-month passport validity if you are not a Singapore passport holder
• Short term travellers holding a passport or travel document from a visa-required country/region must  apply for a Visa
• Visa-required travellers can use the  Visa-Free Transit Facility  for stay of less than 96 hours in Singapore, if eligible

iii) Security and Immigration Processes on Arrival

• Ensure that you do not bring prohibited items  into Singapore
• Familiarise yourself with  immigration/customs clearance procedures , including whether you are eligible for automated clearance
• Short-Term travellers should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel (tickets, visas), and ensure that you do not stay beyond your visit pass validity. You may retrieve your e-Pass after arrival using the  e-Pass Enquiry Portal  or check your visit pass validity using the  visit pass validity tool .
• Those transiting/transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance; and
• Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass Holders entering via land checkpoints.

Submission of SGAC is Free and can be done via the SGAC e-Service  or MyICA Mobile app . Please refer to SGAC with Electronic Health Declaration  for more information.

Short Term Visitors

• Visitors who wish to stay beyond the period of stay granted can apply for a  visit pass extension  online using the  e-Service . Applications are subject to approval.
• Travellers on short-term visit pass are also not permitted to engage in any business, professional or paid employment activities when in Singapore. Overstaying is also a punishable offence in Singapore.

2) Public Health Requirements

To avoid tests and quarantine, travellers must fulfil the public health requirements below. Travellers who cannot meet the public health requirements and refuse any test(s) and/or quarantine may be turned away from Singapore.

Produce an International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever , if you have visited any country at risk of Yellow Fever transmission  in the six (6) days prior to arrival in Singapore.

Travellers must serve quarantine for six (6) days from date of departure from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission if they cannot meet the requirement. Quarantine also applies to those who are ineligible to receive the vaccination e.g., children aged one year and below and individuals with contraindications, and travellers whose yellow fever vaccination certificate has yet to become valid.

There are no longer any COVID-19 measures for travellers arriving in Singapore from 13 Feb 2023 , regardless of vaccination status or traveller profile.

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Visit Pass extension through MOM

Hi everyone, So just to share my situation, my spass was cancelled on 1st week of May due to Covid and company needs to cut excess costs. My short term visit pass was supposed to expire 1st week of June but my previous company has applied extension as there are no flights available going back to my country yet. It was approved by MOM with these wordings: " Dear Sir/Madam We have extended ---------- (GXX)'s stay until 17/06/2020 for you to buy an air ticket as there are flights to send the pass holder home. Please complete the following actions by 17/06/2020: 1.       Buy an air ticket for the pass holder, including check-in luggage. If he/she needs to travel from the airport to his/her hometown, please also provide for the necessary arrangements. This is not required if the pass holder agrees in writing to bear his/her own travel expenses. The pass holder needs to leave Singapore by 31 Jul 2020. For an overview of scheduled flights, you can visit Changi Airport website or use the iChangi mobile app. If transit is allowed, you can also consider multi-city flights. Please check with the airlines directly to confirm if the flights are still operating. 2.       Fill in this form to upload the flight itinerary once the air ticket has been purchased. We will email you the outcome within 3 to 5 working days. If you are unable to send the pass holder home by 31 Jul 2020 due to any of these reasons, you can submit an appeal by 17/06/2020 for our consideration: �       The pass holder is currently serving Quarantine Order or Stay-Home Notice. �       The pass holder is staying in a dormitory gazetted as an isolation area. �       There are no flights available and you have already checked with at least 3 airlines. Otherwise, please note that the STVP will not be extended until the air ticket has been purchased. If you do not complete any of the actions above, the pass holder will overstay in Singapore. An overstaying fine may be imposed. Please print the STVP and pass it to the worker promptly." As there are no flights available going back to my country, we booked a flight on 1st July and submitted the flight details to MOM. MOm acknowledge and said will send outcome within 3-5 working days. Today, 17 June, my short term visit pass will expire already but when I call MOM, they say dont have result yet and will need to wait tomorrow which is the 5th day but I maybe subjected to overstaying fine. The overstaying fine will only be waived subject to the approving officer's discretion. I'm very scared when I heard about it and its kinda unfair because its beyond my control that I cannot go back to my country even if I wanted to because of no or cancelled flights. Also, I emailed ICA but this is their response. Dear Sir/Mdm, We are unable to extend the Visit Passes if it was granted via MOM upon PEP/Work Pass/Employment Pass/Dependent's Pass cancellation cases. Please liaise with MOM for the appeal for a further extension. Is there anyone on the same situation as me? Please advice me as I am very anxious now. Thank you in advance for your insights.

I believe in this case MoM will consider the situation and waive off your overstay fine (which should be $100 to $300). So, when you said that you have booked air ticket on 1st July, it means your SVTP pass may extend to 1st July, subject to no further change in plan where your destination country imposed further lockdown or extended the no flight zone. Yes, it's not your fault and MoM will definitely consider your case and will extend the pass till your flying date. Good luck

Hi Surya2k, Thank you for your reply 🙏🏻 I felt better reading your response as I am very anxious what will happen to me and my record here in SG. Hopefully, I will be able to get the outcome tomorrow.

Hi Surya2k, I also would like to ask. With regards to overstaying fine, is it the employee or the employer who will be paying for it if ever charged? I understand employers have the responsibility to repatriate employees back to home country. Will they also be the once charged for overstaying fines of employees?

You will pay, employer is the responsible party to send you but in this case they can't as your country got locked down. As I said, there is a possibility that MoM may waive off your penalty. It may not be more than $100-$300. Good luck

Now i am facing the same situation bro, but not booked ticket yet. Have you pay any overstay fine in Immigration. Kindly suggest us bro, it will very helpful info for others. Because we are not intentionally stay here, no flights available.

Best way is reach out ICA as the best guidance will come from them. Secondly, as there is no flight for you to fly back to your home country then ICA can extend your visa period here. Good luck

Dear Surya2k, Maybe this Covid-19 situation all the workpass related matters are handled by MOM Only. So Workpass holder please visit MOM first, if they direct to ICA then you will approach ICA.

But keep in mind all request must need to do before pass expire, so better you take all necessary action start one week before pass expire. Maybe MOM or ICA need some days to review your application. Even if your application or request still in process but your pass is going to expire, must visit directly to get extension.

Workpass related matter is always handled by MoM only. As you were talking about pass extension (after your S pass was rejected), that's the reason I thought you are talking about 30 days period by default a foreigner gets after work pass expired, so asked you to reach out ICA for extension. Yes, it's always wise decision to take preventive measures earlier to the expiry date. Good that you have taken earlier action. Good luck

Hi , Is there any luck for STVP extension through MOM directly?

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Short Term Visit Pass Singapore

Short term visit pass singapore – complete guide.

As everyone knows, people from different countries come to live and stay in Singapore ever after it is small in size compared to other countries; Singapore attracts millions of visitors worldwide. According to the recent report, there are around 5,000,000, and only 60% of people are Singapore citizens; 40% are permanent resident visitors and international workers.

The thing that attracts many people to visit and work in Singapore is its limitless attraction ranging from museums, modern architecture, and amazing restaurant food. Apart from this, you will also find greenery on every street that will make your walk amazing.

Moreover, one of Singapore’s passes is short term visit pass that allows you to have a short visit to Singapore. So if you are aware of the details about the pass in this guide, you will get the complete details of pass eligibility criteria and requirements.

Before you proceed with the guide make sure to connect with translation agency Singapore to translate all your foreign language documents in English.

All about Singapore short term visit pass

Short term visit pass is the more like a travelling pass that allows the foreign national to arrive in Singapore as a tourist, for social purpose and to get an medical treatment.

Visitors who are presently staying in Singapore as visitors for social purpose or due to getting medical treatment and are willing to extend their stay in Singapore even more than the days mentioned in their visit pass during entry into Singapore might get permission to extend their stay they will be required to submit an extension application but not more than 89 days from the day they entered in Singapore. They can submit their extension application online by using the E-service.

In order to prevent yourself from overstaying, you need to submit your extension application online using the e-service seven days before the expiration of your pass. Your application for the extension of visit pass application will not be accepted by visiting the counter.

This rule is valid to all the people who have arrived as tourists in Singapore through the short–term visit pass for medical treatment or any social purpose. Every pass holder has to ensure that he/she should not be involved in any employment opportunities, no matter whether it is paid or unpaid, until they are the valid work pass holder as per the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.

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Who needs short term visit pass.

Singapore visit pass is mainly for the foreign nationals who are willing to arrive in Singapore with the intention of

• Social visit
• Medical treatment

Singapore visit pass are even given to those who are not subjected to Singapore visas during entry. Also, you are not granted to apply for any paid employment passes through the short-term visit pass for Singapore.

No matter for what purpose you are applying for short term visit pass, be it for tourism, medical treatment, or the social visit pass Singapore, your pass will only have the validity period of  30 days. It is essential that you should not overstay with the visit pass as it will be considered going against Singapore’s regulation, and strict action will be taken against you.

If you have planned to stay more than 30 days with your visit pass, you will be required to apply for the social visit past extension.

Eligibility criteria

Before you proceed to submit your short term visit past Singapore application online, you need to follow the below-mentioned conditions:

• When you wish to extend your stay to Singapore, you should not extend it more than 89 days from the day you entered.
• Your present visa pass must not be expired.
• For submitting the extension application, you will require to having a local sponsor if you are from the countries mentioned below:

You will require a local sponsor* if you are seeking an extension of 89 days from the date of entry or if you are a National of the countries below:

The local sponsor who will sponsor your extension application needs to be at least 21 years old, should be a permanent resident or Singapore citizen, and should also have a Singpass account. If they don’t have a Singpass account, they need to apply for it by visiting the official website of singpass.

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Documents required for a singapore short-term visit pass.

Before submitting the documents ensure that your documents are in English language. If your documents is in any other foreign language rather than English. Then it is suggested to hire a MOM documents translation agency in Singapore.

Some of the essential documents require applying for the short term visit pass are as follows:

• A passport must be valid for a minimum of the next six months after the visa expiry.
• You should have a sufficient fund and be financially stable to manage all the expenses during your stay in Singapore. There is no such required amount, but on average, you should have the capacity to manage S$100 per day is recommended.
• You must submit your short-term Singapore visa.
• A proof of the confirmed return booked ticket.
• A duly filed Disembarkation/Embarkation card that can be acquired during the arrival.
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable)
• In certain cases, you will require to submit the complete Singapore visa application form.

After you have duly completed all the requirements and submitted the required documents to the immigration officer at your entry point in Singapore, they will see your case. Then, as per your application, they will decide if granted to enter.

How to get a Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass?

The Singapore tourist visa enables you to travel to Singapore; you will require a Singapore short-term visit pass to get granted to enter the country. Also, this visa doesn’t mean that you are guaranteed to enter Singapore. An officer at entry can deny your entrance if found any problems.

Here are some of the ways through which you can apply for your Singapore short term visit pass:

• You have two option to apply for the pass either online by visiting the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website or through in person at a Singapore overseas mission.
• If you choose to apply online, you will require to have your relative or representative submit your visa application. As you are not allowed to submit the application by yourself, it is essential to have some in Singapore submit an application. But in case you do not have any reliable Singaporean contact, you can contact the certified visa agencies that submit the visa application on behalf of foreign nationals.
• If you choose to apply for the pass, you will have to look for the nearest Singapore mission website for guidance on how to proceed with the application.
• After completing the application, if everything goes right within few days, you will get the Singapore e-pass. Then, you or either your contact/relative will have to print that pass. Hence, you will be granted to travel to Singapore with the visa.
• Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers will ask for the documents and check if you have properly met the requirements to enter Singapore at the Singaporean entry port. If the office finds any problems with your documents, then have the complete right to refuse your arrival in Singapore.
• If they grant you to enter into Singapore, they will provide you the Singapore short-term visit pass, in which it has mentioned that for how many days you are allowed to stay in Singapore. The average days that you are allowed to stay is somewhere between 14-30 days.

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Singapore short-term visit pass extension.

If you think that you wish to stay in Singapore much more than the time you were giving you to stay, you can increase your stay in Singapore by applying for the Singapore short-term pass extension.

This pass extension will grant you to stay in Singapore for a maximum of 89 days. The day of stay will be considered from the day you entered Singapore, not from that day when you applied for the short-term visit pass extension.

You can apply for the extension of the visit pass online through the ICS’s e-Service. If you cannot apply for the pass online due to any of the reasons, you can also apply by visiting the ICA offices in Singapore.

When you are applying for extension of visit pass make sure to hire a visit pass translation agency to translate your documents in English.

The extension fee that needs to be paid is S$40 when any of the present valid pass holders are increased the validity of the pass for another three months or more from entering Singapore. This fee is to be charged for every extension of three months or more.

S$30 per visa (if the foreigner is applying for a visa)

Another S$30 will be applicable if the applicant has stayed in Singapore for more time than a visa-free period

Payment of the fees can be done by the following method:

• American Express (AMEX) credit card or,
• Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card or,
• Internet Direct Debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank Internet Banking accounts in Singapore) or,

If you are willing to fill the application by visiting the counter, you will have to make the payment through CashCard or NETS.

Short Term Pass extension conditions

Some of the conditions to apply for the Singapore short term pass extension are as follows:

• If you are subject to visas: You will need to contact the local sponsor who is at least 21 years of age and must own a SingPass account.
• You will have to request the extension of the short-term visit pass minimum of three days prior to your expiry of the current visit pass.
• After your visit to Singapore ends, you do not intend to return to your home country within the next five days.

Documents needed to get an extension.

Relevant Documents that you will require to submit for the visit pass extension are as follows:

• A physical copy of the personal details page of your passport.
• Your present valid visit pass.
• You also require submitting the Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) card.
• You will have to pay the pass extension free (S$40) through the valid and accepted credit card.
• After you depart Singapore, the validity of your Singapore will be for a minimum ot six more months.
• If you are looking to extend your stay in Singapore due to medical treatment, you will require to submit Form V75, which should be signed by the valid Singaporean doctor in which your medical conditions should be mentioned, along with how much more time you need to stay in Singapore.
• If you are willing to extend your social visit pass and have your family member live in Singapore. You will have to present the documents that show your family relationships with the permanent resident or Singapore citizen.

While submitting these documents also you must hire a translation agency for document translation Singapore . Because even a single mistake can reject your short-term visit pass extension .

Documents depend on the case of the social visit pass, it is not also essential that these are the final documents. If ICA found the need to ask for further documents, they can ask for additional documents.

After all these things, you and your local sponsor need to undergo the interview.

Appeal for reject short term visit pass extension

If due to an unknown reason, your request for the social visit pass extension gets rejected, you can appeal against the rejection by visiting the ICA office. You can appeal for rejection if you have any strong evidence that can support your application.

You can appeal for the rejected application by visiting the center along with your local sponsor (with whom you have attended the interview)

FAQs for Short Term Visit Pass

What is special pass Singapore?

A special pass is a card that allows the foreign national to stay in Singapore for special purposes like assisting in the investigation, for a stateless person living in Singapore, and attending court. Immigration and checkpoints Authority (ICA) and ministry of manpower (MOM) is the issuing authority of the special pass Singapore.

How do I make a re-appointment with ica?

To make an appointment with ICA, you are required to follow the below-mentioned steps:

• In the first step, you need to visit the official website of ICA and click on the appointment link given on the right side.
• After that, in the next step, choose the completion of student pass formalities.
• Then in the next step, you will have to select the option “For self,” and enter your appointment ID and fill up your FIN number. These numbers and ID will be stated on your ICA In-principle approval letter.
• After that, in the next step, you have to select the time and date mentioned below. Again, it is suggested that you should choose the time and date as earlier as possible.
• Now your appointment is booked, be punctual.

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What is a short-term Visit Pass Singapore?

A short-term visit pass is the pass that allows you to visit Singapore as a tourist, for social purposes, or for seeking medical treatment. It is usually a pass that allows you to enter Singapore for a short period.

Can short-term Visit Pass holder enter Singapore?

Yes, short-term visit pass holders can enter Singapore, but only if you meet the needed requirements and submit the relevant documents. As an officer at the entry port, ask for the documents and check if you have met the requirements properly. If they find any mistake in the document, they have full right to refuse your arrival in Singapore.

Can I work in Singapore if I have a short-term visit pass?

No, you are not allowed to work with your short-term visit pass as with this pass, you can only arrive in Singapore as a tourist for social purposes and seek medical treatment. As per the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990, you are required to apply for any of the work passes and permits issued by MOM if you wish to work in Singapore.

Can I extend my visit pass to Singapore?

Yes, you can extend your short-term visit pass prior to three days of the expiry of your valid visit pass. However, remember that you can only extend your short-term visit to 89 days ( this 89 days will be counted from the day you entered Singapore).

How do I extend my stay in Singapore?

To extend your stay in Singapore, you are required to follow the below-mentioned steps:

• All the related extension application need to be submitted online using the e-service
• If, due to any of the reasons, you are unable to submit your short-term visit pass application online, you have another option to submit the application; you can Mail to their official mail Id for further assistance. Email Id [email protected]
• A security deposit might be required to complete the extension application process from your local sponsor in the last step. If the security deposit is needed, your local sponsor will be advised of the amount to be deposited and the preferred payment method.

What will happen if I overstayed in Singapore?

If you overstayed in Singapore, strict action would be taken against you. For example, if you stay in Singapore with a short-term visit pass for more than 90 days, you will sent to jail for six months and a fine of $4000. If you are not sent to jail, you will have to pay a fine of up to $6000.

What is the minimum salary requirement for S pass?

The minimum salary requirement for the S pass holder is $2500 for young graduates. The minimum salary requirement may be higher for the highly experienced candidate. What is a social visit?

The social visit is referred to the informal gathering held by the organized group to promote communal activity and companionship.

What is a social visit pass in Singapore?

A social visit pass in Singapore is issued to the foreign nationals who are willing to visit Singapore as a tourist, seeking medical treatment and social visits.

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Explainer: What is a short-term visit pass?

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SINGAPORE — The growing cluster of Covid-19 cases linked to KTV nightclubs involving non-Singaporeans has cast a spotlight on short-term visit pass holders.

Natasha Meah

These pass holders are not supposed to work as part of immigration rules, but it emerged on Friday (July 16) that at least eight short-term visit pass holders have been linked to the KTV cluster.

The eight include the Vietnamese hostess first linked to the cluster .

She had entered Singapore in February this year on a short-term visit pass via the Familial Ties Lane sponsored by her Singaporean boyfriend, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said.

ICA clarified later on Friday that this allowance was made in October last year so that Singaporeans who were in relationships with foreign partners could be reunited after being separated for long periods due to the pandemic. This allowance was, however, removed in March this year.

The authority was making a clarification on the matter because now, those who are applying for entry through the Familial Ties Lane need to be an immediate family member, relative or a spouse-to-be of a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident.

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam said in February that between January 2020 and January 2021, 4.9 million short-term visit pass holders entered Singapore, of whom 4.1 million entered before April 2020.

TODAY looks at what short-term visit passes are and finds out who can apply for one and under what conditions.

What is a short-term visit pass?

A short-term visit pass is issued to eligible foreigners entering Singapore for short visits.

Short-term visits by foreigners via travel lanes are now allowed only for countries or regions with low risk of Covid-19 importation, the SafeTravel website states.

It adds that these lanes have been made available to facilitate controlled entry to Singapore, “based on the traveller’s profile and purpose of travel”.

Who can apply for a short-term visit pass?

All short-term visitors, including those with a previously issued short-term visa or multiple-visit visa, are not allowed to enter Singapore, ICA’s website states.

Visitors are only allowed to enter the country if they have a valid SafeTravel Pass and Air Travel Pass or if they have an approval letter of entry from the relevant agency in Singapore.

Those who need to visit Singapore due to “extenuating reasons” may submit an application for a short-term visit pass through the Familial Ties Lane for Singapore citizens and permanent residents.

This lane was implemented on March 30 last year.

The visitor needs to be an immediate family member, relative or a spouse-to-be of a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident.

For reasons such as the death of a family member or critical illness of a family member in Singapore, non-residents may also apply for the pass. However, only a maximum of two visitors for each case is allowed.

How can one enter Singapore?

Business and official travellers may commute between Singapore and mainland China — Chongqing, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang — and Singapore and Brunei Darussalam under the Reciprocal Green Lane arrangement.

These travellers will need to apply for the SafeTravel Pass with ICA for entry into Singapore.

Alternatively, foreigners who are short-term visitors, including business and official travellers, travelling from Brunei and mainland China may seek entry into Singapore by applying for an Air Travel Pass. Those travelling from New Zealand may also apply for this pass.

Changi Airport’s website states that the main difference between the SafeTravel Pass and the Air Travel Pass lies in the nature of the intended travel.

While the SafeTravel Pass facilitates only essential business and official travel, the Air Travel Pass enables all forms of short-term travel from approved countries or regions, including leisure travel to Singapore.

Applications must be made between seven and 30 calendar days before the visitor’s intended date of entry into Singapore.

The pass is valid for single entry anytime from the visitor’s intended date of entry and up to seven calendar days after that.

Visitors must also remain in their declared point of departure in the last 21 consecutive days before departing for Singapore.

For those hoping to obtain a pass via the Familial Ties Lane, applications are allowed for all travellers except those who have travel or transit history to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the past 21 days before arriving in Singapore.

The purpose of the visit includes to reunite with their Singaporean or permanent resident family here or to complete long-term immigration facilities.

How long can a short-term visitor stay in Singapore?

Foreigners with family ties here such as spouses, siblings, parents, children, parents-in-laws of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, or are seeking medical treatment here are eligible to apply for an extension of stay of up to 90 days.

Applicants have to include original supporting documentary evidence in support of the application.

ICA’S joint statement with MOM on Friday stated: “During this pandemic, ICA has been assessing applications to extend short-term visit passes on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration extenuating reasons, such as international travel restrictions and flight availability, and whether the applicants have family ties in Singapore.”

Are short-term visit pass holders allowed to work?

The authorities said that short-term visitors cannot engage in any form of employment (paid or unpaid), or in any business, profession or occupation in Singapore. Offenders caught breaking this law could have their visit pass cancelled, be deported and be barred from re-entering Singapore.

What is the penalty for overstayers?

The Immigration Act states that any person who remains in Singapore unlawfully for a period not exceeding 90 days can be jailed for up to six months or fined up to S$4,000, or both.

Those who overstayed for longer than 90 days will also be caned.

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Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) vs Short-Term Visit Pass

Whether you want to travel to Singapore for a short stay or a long visit, the related documents and visa are indispensable. The long-term visit pass and the short-term visit pass are the two prevalent passes in Singapore. By knowing the differences between these two passes, you can select the most suitable pass and have access to a seamless arrival and stay in Singapore. In this guide, learn everything you should know about the Singapore visit pass, including the pass eligibility requirements, application procedure, validity duration, and other critical information. Valuable insights you can get here Whether you’re heading to Singapore for a professional project, a family reunion, or just a leisurely trip.

What is the Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass

The Long-Term Visit Pass, given by the Immigrations & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), is intended for individuals who possess an Employment Pass or S Pass and are their common-law partner, stepchild, or physically challenged child. A Long-Term Visit Pass is required for any foreign visitor planning to stay in Singapore for over 30 days. Depending on the type of application, holders of long-term visit passes may remain in the nation for up to 2 years.

Types of Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass

There are two different types of Long-Term visit passes in Singapore. Different authorities issue two different kinds of passes. Likewise, they work for different user groups.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore issues the first type of Long-Term Visit Pass. It acts as a continuation of the existing Short-Term Visit Pass. Foreign holders of Short-Term Visit Passes who want to stay in Singapore for longer than 30 days are eligible to apply.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) issues the second type of Long-Term Visit Pass, which allows family members of overseas workers who are not eligible for the Dependent Pass to visit Singapore to reside with their relatives. Remember that individuals with passes who make above S$12,000 can also obtain passes for their parents.

Who Can Apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass

S-Pass and Employment Pass holders are eligible for the long-term visit pass. The holders will be each member’s sponsor if they want to apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass.

The following family members are eligible to have a long-term visit pass sponsored:

• Spouses or spouses from overseas
• Children who are physically challenged and over 21 and single
• Stepchildren under 21 and unmarried

The following groups of individuals are now eligible to apply for the Long-Term Visit Pass, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA):

• Travelers looking for work in Singapore who have degrees from universities issued abroad.
• Visitors who are seeking employment in Singapore and are enrolled in educational institutions.
• A female guest with a student pass whose grandchild or child is enrolled in school in Singapore.
• A guest whose spouse is either a Singaporean citizen (SC) or a Singapore permanent resident (SPR).
• A guest whose offspring (over 21 years of age) is an SPR or SC.
• A foreigner requesting authorization to give birth in Singapore.
• A traveler hoping to stay for an extended time.

Required Documents for Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass

The following documents are required in order to properly receive the pass:

• Details of the current immigration pass or short-term visit pass.
• Address in Singapore
• An address where the card can be sent.
• Information about one or more approved recipients’ contact information so they can receive an email or SMS message with delivery details.

Additional Documents:

• A health center’s final medical evaluation
• Card for boarding or disembarkation
• A filled-out declaration form is included with the notification letter of principal acceptance. 

How to Apply for Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass

Step 1. Fill out the application form and collect the required paperwork. After that, apply it to Employment Pass (EP) eService (formerly EP Online), and the Ministry of Manpower should contact you.

Step 2. The Ministry of Manpower will issue the in-principal permission letter following the submission of the necessary and supplementary documentation.

Step 3. Register the member’s picture and fingerprint.

The family member must travel to Singapore before the pass is given. The arrival period for a dependent of an S Pass holder is two months, whereas the dependent of an EP holder has to arrive within six months. When you submit the request to create the pass, the member must be present.

Step 4. The digital LTVP will be issued. The digital LTVP is available for immediate viewing on the Singpass app and can also be downloaded in PDF or OA format from the MyICA or FileSG websites.

What is the Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass

A short-term visit pass is more akin to a travel pass that enables a foreign national to enter Singapore for tourism, social events, and medical care.

Your Pass will only be valid for a maximum of 30 days. You must submit your extension if you want to avoid overstaying if you want to stay in Singapore longer.

Who Can Apply for a Short-Term Visit Pass

The short-term visit pass is for foreign visitors to Singapore who wish to enter for these purposes: travel, medical treatment, and social visit. In addition, tourists who do not require a Singapore visa will be also issued a Singapore Visit Pass. A short-term pass for Singapore prevents you from working for any kind of pay.

Required Documents for Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass

To obtain a short-term Singapore visit pass, you need to provide these documents or certifications:

• Your short-term visa to Singapore.
• A passport will be valid for an additional six months following the expiration of the visa.
• Enough money to afford the whole time you’re there. It is not necessary to have a set amount, however, it is often advised to have S$100 every day. Usually, a credit card will do as evidence.
• Verified the reservation for a return ticket.
• Disembarkation/embarkation cards (also known as the Singapore Arrival Card). They are now available online.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.
• The filled-out Singapore visa application form in certain situations.

How to Apply for Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass

You can visit Singapore with a tourist visa, but to enter the nation, you must have a Singapore short-term visit pass. 

There are two ways you can apply for the pass: in person at a Singapore overseas mission or online at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

To apply for a Singapore Short-term visit pass online:

If you decide to apply online, your visa application must be submitted by a relative or agent. Someone in Singapore must apply on your behalf, as you are not permitted to do it alone. However, you can get in touch with the accredited visa firms that file visa applications on behalf of foreign nationals if you don’t have a trustworthy contact in Singapore. 

To apply for a Singapore Short-term visit pass in person:

Suppose you choose to apply for the pass in person, you’d better check the nearest Singapore mission website to get help, where you can learn how to make the application and what documents you need to provide.

If all goes according to plan, you will receive the Singapore e-pass a few days after applying. After that, you or your contact or family member will need to print the pass. As a result, you will be allowed to enter Singapore using the visa.

At the Singaporean entrance port, officials from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will request the necessary documentation and verify that you have complied with all entry procedures. The office is fully entitled to deny your arrival in Singapore if they discover any issues with your documentation.

The Singapore short-term visit pass, which specifies the number of days you are permitted to stay in Singapore, will be given to you if they approve your entry. Your permitted stay will typically last between 14 and 30 days.

Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass Extension

Suppose you need to stay in Singapore for more than 30 days, you can apply for a short-term visit pass extension. The following are the conditions to extend your pass:

• You will require a local sponsor who is at least 21 years old and has a SingPass account if you are subject to visa requirements.
• At least three working days before the expiration of your existing Visit Pass, you must request a Visit Pass Extension.
• You do not plan to come back within the next five days after your visit to Singapore ends.

Required Documents to Apply for an Extension:

To successfully obtain the short-term visit pass extension, you need to prepare the following necessary documents:

• The passport that you will have for a minimum of six months after you leave Singapore.
• A duplicate of the bio-data pages from your passport.
• Your updated, legitimate Visit Pass.
• Your card for embarkation/disembarkation (D/E).
• A legitimate credit card that can be used to cover the $40 Pass Extension cost.
• If you would like to prolong your stay for medical treatment, you must have a Singaporean doctor sign Form V75, which includes information about your medical condition and the necessary extension duration.
• If you have family in Singapore and would like to extend a Social Visit Pass: documents attest to your familial relationship with the permanent resident or citizen of Singapore.

Further papers may be requested by the ICA, depending on the circumstances of each case. Meanwhile, you and your local sponsor need to attend an interview.

You can stay for as long as 89 days after the original date of entry—not the date on which you are applying for the pass extension. Through ICS’s e-Service , you can submit an online application for a Visit Pass Extension. You can also apply in person at the ICA offices in Singapore if you are unable to do so online.

Other FAQs on Singapore Long-Term & Short-Term Visit Pass

Can I work in Singapore if I have a short-term visit pass?

No, you are not permitted to work while using your short-term visit pass. The only things you can do with this pass are travel to Singapore for social events and medical care. If you want to work in Singapore, you must apply for any of the work permits and passes provided by MOM by the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.

What will happen if I overstayed in Singapore?

You mustn’t exceed the duration of your visit pass, since this will be deemed a violation of Singaporean regulations, and you will face severe consequences.

If you enter Singapore for longer than ninety days while in possession of a short-term visit pass, you will be fined $4000 USD and imprisoned for six months. You could be fined up to $6000 USD if you are not incarcerated.

What is a social visit pass in Singapore?

The term “social visit” describes the informal gathering held by formal group hosts to foster camaraderie and community. Usually, a social visit pass lasts for 14 to 30 days, and you can apply for an extension if you want to stay longer.

How long does it take to get a visit pass in Singapore?

You need to wait for the LTVP to process your application. Normally, it takes up to six weeks to get a Singapore visit pass.

How many times can I extend my visit pass in Singapore?

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) may let you apply for a 30-day extension of a short-term visit pass at one time in some exceptional cases.

The Bottom Line

That’s all about Singapore’s long-term visit pass and short-term visit pass. We can conclude that these two different types of Singapore visit passes are issued for different groups. If you just want to go to Singapore as a tourist and won’t stay longer than 30 days, then a short-term visit pass is enough. If you want to work or stay longer for other purposes, then you need to request a long-term visit. By following the procedures mentioned above and preparing complete documents, it is believed that you can successfully get a Singapore visit pass.

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Senate Passes 2024-25 Budget Addressing Critical Priorities for New Yorkers & Enacting Key Majority Proposals

April 20, 2024

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(Albany, NY) — The New York State Senate is proud to announce the successful passage and enactment of the New York State budget, a testament to the dedication and tireless efforts of the Senate Majority in delivering meaningful relief and progress for the people of New York. This comprehensive budget reflects the Senate Majority’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of working individuals and families, safeguarding public education, and implementing a holistic approach to housing reform and affordability.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “The enactment of this budget represents a significant step forward in advancing the Senate Majority’s vision for a fairer and more prosperous New York. By prioritizing the needs of working families and investing in critical areas such as affordability, education, housing, environment and healthcare, the Senate Majority remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering tangible results and building a brighter future for all New Yorkers. I thank Governor Hochul, Speaker Heastie and all of my colleagues for their dedication and collaboration in delivering this vital budget. I am confident that this budget will make a meaningful difference in the lives of New Yorkers across the state.”

Senate Majority Deputy Leader Mike Gianaris said, “The State Senate worked hard to build a budget that serves our communities and delivers tangible benefits for New Yorkers. I am proud we achieved important policy priorities, including my proposals to provide additional funding for school security to combat increasing hate crimes, and improved reliability on public transit and express bus routes. The restoration of education aid was also a victory for students throughout the state. Though this budget reflects progress in tackling the decades-long housing crisis, that work remains unfinished and more remains to be done to further protect tenants and find comprehensive solutions to our affordability crisis.”

Finance Committee Chair Senator Liz Krueger said, “As is always the case, we did not get everything we wanted in this final budget, but it represents progress for the people of New York across many important areas. We have defended schools across the state against drastic cuts while laying the groundwork for long-term solutions on school funding and mayoral control; we have taken steps toward protecting all tenants in the state and supporting new affordable housing development; we have eased the tax burden and the child care burden for working families; we have given localities new tools to stop illegal cannabis shops; and we have successfully restored clean water and environmental funding. I thank Leader Stewart-Cousins and my colleagues for their dedication and collaboration, and I particularly thank all our staff for their tireless work throughout this extended budget process.”

Carrying on the proud legacy of being the “education conference,” the Senate Democratic Majority ensured that no cuts would be made to school funding, and that kids across the state would still receive the investments that they both need and deserve. Thanks to the Democratic Conference’s advocacy, this year’s budget will also include transformative investments in higher education to make continued learning more accessible These wins include: 

School Funding

• Rejecting the Executive’s proposal to eliminate Hold Harmless and also increasing Foundation Aid for the poorest 63 districts in the State. This is a Foundation Aid increase of $934 million, or 3.9 percent, over the current school year, which is an increase of $430 million, or 1.8 percent, over the Executive’s Foundation Aid proposal.
• A Comprehensive Study by The Rockefeller Institute and NYS Department of Education to develop a modernized school funding formula.
• $180 million to continue our historic commitment to providing universal school meals for thousands of New York children.
• Extending Mayoral Control for two years. 
• An additional $100 million for Universal Pre-K to allow school districts throughout the state to serve at least 90% of eligible four year olds.
• A study to work towards a pathway for expanded afterschool across New York State.

Higher Education

• The Enacted Budget increases SUNY Operating Aid by $60 million, Capital by $60 million and Community College Support by $6 million over the Executive’s proposal. 
• Increases CUNY Operating Aid by $40 million, Capital by $40 million and Community College Support by $4 million over the Executive’s proposal.
• The Senate also provided significant support for the SUNY Hospitals, providing operating assistance to cover their debt service and $150 million in capital. 
• Increasing the household income limit for dependent students from $80,000 to $125,000
• Increase the married, no children income ceiling from $40,000 to $60,000 (Net Taxable Income) 
• Increasing the max income limit from $10,000 to $30,000

Amidst the ongoing housing crisis in New York, the Senate Democratic Conference put forward and secured a transformative housing deal that targets both the affordability and supply of the current market through meaningful tenant and homeowner protections, along with real incentives to replenish the stock. This historic deal includes: 

Hard fought Senate Majority proposals in final package:

• Housing Opportunities for the Future - a new $150 million program to build affordable homes and rentals across New York State. 
• A new opt-in construction or commercial conversion tax exemption for affordable housing outside the City of New York.
• Authorization for municipalities to adopt a local tax exemption to make it easier for individuals to build accessory dwelling units.

Historic Tenant and Homeowner Protections: 

• A rent increase is presumptively unreasonable if it is greater than the annual change in CPI plus 5%, or 10%, whichever is lower. 
• A lease can only be terminated for one of the good causes lined out within the bill. 
• Takes effect immediately in New York City, while localities in the rest of the state may opt in and provides for flexibility in defining the small landlord and high-rent exemptions. 
• Sunsets in ten years. 
• The SFY 2024-25 Enacted Budget also establishes the crime of Deed Theft, to protect homeowners from having someone steal the title to their home through fraudulent or deceptive practices, often which are targeted towards elderly homeowners. This provision would allow for the prosecution of individuals who intentionally alter, falsify, forge, or misrepresent property documents unlawfully transfer ownership rights of real property.
• $140 million in capital funding for NYCHA, 
• $80 million to support Mitchell-Lamas and $75 million to support public housing authorities outside of New York City.
• $40 million in the Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP)
• A total of $10 million in Eviction Protection Funding in New York City and $40 million for outside New York City 

Needed New York City Specific Housing Advances:

• The Enacted Budget includes an extension of the 421a construction completion deadline until 2031 to ensure that vested projects that had started construction prior to the expiration of 421a are able to continue. 
• It also implements 485x, a new version of 421a, to build new multifamily buildings across New York City with stronger labor and wage standards and requires levels of affordability.  It also lifts the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) cap to allow for higher density buildings.
• This budget includes a pilot program to legalize basement and cellar apartments within identified geographic locations in the City of New York and to ensure those apartments are brought up to code to allow individuals to live in them safely. 
• And, it builds on previous conference wins to include a tax incentive program for Commercial Conversions with higher affordability requirements. 

In this year’s state budget, the Senate Democratic Conference continued its efforts to ensure New York remains affordable and opportunity-filled for working and middle class families to put down roots. This year, those measures included:

• A historic $350 million for a new supplemental tax credit for families eligible for the Empire State Child Tax Credit to provide direct support to working families, and continues to implement the lowest Middle-Class Tax rate in over 70 years, saving average New Yorkers millions of dollars. 
• Allowing children ages 0-6 to remain continuously enrolled in Medicaid or Child Health Plus without having to redetermine eligibility, to ensure children have stable and affordable health insurance for their first years. 
• Advances $50 million for customers enrolled in the NYSERDA EmPower+ Program to electrify their homes, providing subsidies to guarantee customers don’t spend more than 6% of their income on an electric bill.   
• Thanks to the Senate’s efforts, this budget will also include long overdue and critical Tier 6 reform by changing the final average salary calculation window for Tier 6 members from five to three years to help incentivize workforce retention. 
• The successful Senate inclusion of a 2.84% COLA for Human Services includes a 1.7% target salary increase for specific support, direct care, clinical, and non-executive administrative staff. This represents a notable increase over the Executive’s 1.5% COLA proposal.
• $50 million in transformative new funding for Anti-Poverty Efforts in Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo. 

Access to Affordable Child Care: 

• The Enacted Budget includes $1.78 billion for the New York State Child Care Block Grant, an increase of $754.4 million, which will provide subsidies for 119,000 eligible children. 
• It further includes $280 million in underutilized federal pandemic funds to continue the Workforce Retention Grant program and provide another round of bonus payments to employees at 14,000 programs statewide. 
• The Enacted Budget will also continue $6.25 million for the Child Care Facilitated Enrollment program in New York City and $5.6 million to the rest of the state. This program is designed to help qualifying working parents get access to child care in New York City.  

In ongoing efforts to bolster New York’s economy from the ground up, New York State Democrats are continuing to invest in small businesses and development at all levels of the economy. This year’s state budget includes:

• Empire AI, a pioneering consortium to develop and inaugurate a cutting-edge artificial intelligence computing center in Buffalo, with statewide partners to ensure New York’s leadership in the burgeoning AI space. 
• It will create a personal income and corporate franchise tax credit for certain qualifying, independently owned print media or broadcasting entities, including those that have experienced workforce or circulation decline in the last five years.  
• It places a total cap on the credit per entity of $300,000, and an annual cap of $30 million. It sets aside $4 million to provide a $5,000 credit for the hiring of new employees, and $26 million set aside for the retention of current staff. Half of the funds will be set aside specifically for those with 100 or fewer employees.
• This budget adds $365,000 over the Executive proposal in additional funding for the Minority and Women-Owned Business Development lending program, for a total of $1 million.
• It also increases the grant amounts for Entrepreneurial Assistance Centers from $175,000 to $250,000 to support small businesses and MWBEs across the state and help establish EACs in unserved areas. 
• This budget successfully enacts the Retail Security Tax Credit, which helps small businesses make the investments needed to keep employees safe.
• The Senate Majority successfully added its investment of $1 million for beginning farmers, along with $1 million for socially and economically disadvantaged farmers.
• Language to lower the medical cannabis tax rate from 7% to 3.15%  and direct revenue to counties in order to keep them whole. 
• $100,000 for the Cannabis Farmers Alliance, and $50,000 for the Cannabis Association of New York.
• Increased enforcement powers for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to enable cities and counties to crack down on illegal cannabis shops.

In a continued effort to support the wellbeing of all New Yorker’s at every stage of life, the Senate Majority fought to bolster health care resources and continue investing in mental health services for everyone throughout the state. The SFY 2024-25 budget includes:

• $7.5 billion invested in New York’s health care system through modifications to the state's 1115 Medicaid Waiver to be used for promoting health equity, diminishing health disparities, and enhancing access to primary and behavioral health care.
• $800 million in support for distressed and safety-net hospitals.
• Continuing to increase the minimum wage for home care workers.
• Establishing minimum collection policies for medical debt, increasing eligibility for hospital financial assistance, a uniform financial assistance application for all hospitals, prohibiting hospitals from using immigration status as a criterion for financial assistance eligibility, requiring reporting on users of financial assistance, and clarifying that the notice requirements on medical credit cards apply to hospitals as well as other health care providers. 
• Eliminating cost-sharing for insulin in commercial insurance for thousands of New Yorkers.
• Requiring commercial insurance to reimburse outpatient behavioral and substance use disorder treatment services at no less than the Medicaid rate.  

Mental Health  

• Providing $55 million to establish 200 new inpatient psychiatric beds at State-run facilities.
• Investing $33 million to enhance mental health services targeting first responders and aiding individuals with mental illnesses involved in the criminal justice system.
• Allocating $19 million for mental health services for school-aged children.
• $75.8 million increase for Crisis Services, which includes improving public safety by addressing serious mental illness, and providing critical care to young people.
• $8 million increase to the Judiciary to support Mental Health Court operations. 
• Extending the Mental Health Support and Workforce Reinvestment Program for an additional three years, allowing Office of Mental Health to reinvest savings from the closure of State-operated inpatient facilities for workforce development activities and community mental health services

As New York continues to be a beacon for the nation amidst ongoing attacks on reproductive rights, the Senate Democrats used this year’s State Budget to advance greater protections and resources for those who utilize these services, ensuring that they remain available to all who need them. This includes:

• Passing First in the Nation Paid Prenatal Leave, providing 20 hours of paid sick time for pregnant employees to use for their prenatal care visits.
• Codifying the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program to provide funding for abortion providers and non-profit entities to support increased access to abortion.
• Enacting the Community Doula Expansion Grant Program to provide funding to community-based organizations for recruitment and retention and startup and administrative costs to increase the number of community doulas.
• Allowing the Health Commissioner to issue a statewide, non-patient specific order to provide doula services for any pregnant, birthing, or postpartum individual.
• Requiring Paid Breaks for Breast Milk Expression in the Workplace for 30 minutes.

The New York Senate Democrats have always understood that a brighter future starts with investments into our youth. Through this advocacy, the SFY 2024-25 Budget includes vital funding for youth programming and intervention services, with:

• $103.2 million for After School Programs, an increase of over $20 million from last year’s budget 
• $10 million for the Youth Sports Initiative. 
• $1.5 million in additional funding for the Youth Development Program, for a total of $15.6 million.
• $1 million in additional funding for the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act program, for a total of $8.1 million.
• $2 million in additional funding for Child Advocacy Centers, for a total of $7.2 million.

The SFY 2024-25 Enacted Budget continues the Senate Democratic Majority’s commitment to meeting New York’s climate goals by forging ahead on key investments and advancing modern policy to address the needs of the moment so we can not only stop, but also reverse the effects of climate change. This includes:

• Adding $250 million over the Executive proposal for the Clean Water Infrastructure Act for a total of  $500 million.
• Successfully reversing cuts to the Environmental Protection Fund for an investment of  $400 million to support climate priorities across New York State.
• Expediting the siting and construction of electrical transmission and commercial energy storage through the RAPID Act, with the addition of Senate Majority proposals to preserve prime agricultural land, incorporate greater community input in the siting process, and improve labor standards. 
• $300 million in Capital for enhancing and improving parks statewide and $150 million for the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NYSWIMS) program to improve pools and build new ones in communities across the State. 

The New York State Senate Majority is building on record investments to infrastructure and local municipalities by restoring roads funding and putting more money into local government. This includes: 

• $50 million increase in AIM funding for local governments, the first increase in AIM in over a decade for a total of $765.2 million.
• The Senate’s successful inclusion of Sammy’s Law, which will authorize citywide speed limits to be reduced at DOT’s discretion, upon authorization from the New York City Council, allowing for the speed limits to be changed from 25 mph to 20 mph, and to lower special traffic-calming zones from 15 mph to 10 mph. 
• $2.5 million added by the Senate Democrats to establish and support the Dr. John L. Flateau Voting Rights and Elections Database of New York to assist in efforts to enforce the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, increasing both accountability and transparency in New York’s elections system, and $5 million in assistance for Local Boards of Elections.
• $10 million in additional funds for Upstate STOA funding, for a total of $333.2 million.
• $4.2 billion for the MTA, an increase of $140 million or 3.4 percent from SFY 2023-24. 
• $551 million for non-MTA downstate systems, a 5.4 percent increase in funding. 
• $60 million in additional funding for CHIPS, for a total of $598 million.
• $40 million in additional funding for State Touring Routes, for a total of $140 million.
• $200 million per year for BRIDGE NY
• $150 million per year for PAVE NY
• $200 million for Pave our Potholes
• $100 million for Extreme Winter Recovery

The SFY 2024-25 Enacted Budget puts meaningful resources into public safety and the protection of all New Yorkers, of all backgrounds. This year’s funding builds on previous Senate Majority efforts by: 

• Expanding the range of offenses that can be prosecuted as hate crimes.
• Investing an additional $35 million in the Securing Communities Against Hate Grant to safeguard houses of worship, religious schools, and other vulnerable locations.
• Allocating $347 million to continue efforts to reduce and prevent gun violence in New York.
• Providing $35.7 million to combat and prosecute domestic violence crimes.
• Investing $7.1 million to provide more intensive supervision for individuals on parole through the Supervision Against Violent Engagement (SAVE) program
• Expanding transitional housing and college programming across all state prisons.
• $1 million for transportation for visitors to and from State Correctional Facilities.
• Implementing measures to combat toll evasion on roads and fare evasion on subways, commuter rails, and buses, including cracking down on vanish plates and fraudulent paper plates. 
• Creates a Class E felony for assaulting a retail worker. 
• Allowing for aggregation of retail theft crimes to make it easier to prosecute repeat offenders. 
• This budget creates a new Class A misdemeanor, Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, which would make it a crime for an individual to intentionally subject a transit worker to unlawful physical contact.
• Protecting against Sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence- expands the existing statutory right to privacy, which says that it is unlawful to use a person’s name, portrait, or picture for commercial advertising without consent, by adding “likeness and voice” to the list of protected characteristics. 
• Combatting the use of Deep fakes in Elections- the legislation requires distributors or publishers of “materially deceptive” political communications to disclose the use of digitization. It also gives candidates a private right of action to seek injunctive relief and court and attorneys’ fees.
• The Senate fought to include $30 million for AAPI Equity Coalition priorities for crisis intervention initiatives and community-based programs to combat bias crimes.
• The Senate fought to enact the Limousine Passenger Safety Task Force’s recommendations, including increasing the minimum fine for operating a stretch limousine that has been suspended with an out-of-service defect, requiring stretch limos to be equipped with a window break tool as well as a fire extinguisher, equipping stretch limos with anti-intrusion and roll-over protections, improving safety data reporting and requiring a pre-trip safety briefing for limo passengers.

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Eligible activities for a work pass exemption

You can work in Singapore for a short time without a work pass. However, you can only do so for certain activities, and you must notify MOM when you arrive.

Requirements for a work pass exemption

• Be engaged to perform the Work Pass Exempt activity before you enter Singapore. Note: This does not guarantee your entry into Singapore. Your eligibility to enter will be assessed at our immigration checkpoints, like with all visitors.
• Have a valid Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore that allows you to stay during the activity.
• Notify MOM of your intention to work in an exempted activity after you enter Singapore, and before starting the activity. It is an offence to start work without letting us know.
• Comply with other specific legal requirements in Singapore (e.g. registration requirements to practise in Singapore for selected professions).

How long are you allowed to work

You are allowed to perform a Work Pass Exempt (WPE) activity for any number of visits, but up to a total of 90 days in a calendar year (e.g. 3 stints of 30 days under Work Pass Exempt activities).

The duration you can perform a WPE activity during each visit to Singapore depends on the Short Term Visit Pass (STVP) issued at the point of entry at the checkpoints. Requests to extend the STVP for the purpose of performing a WPE activity will not be considered.

When you do not need to notify MOM

You do not need to notify MOM to participate in the following activities for the duration of your Short Term Visit Pass in Singapore:

• Attend company meetings, corporate retreats or meetings with business partners.
• Attend study tours or visits, training courses, workshops, seminars and conferences as a participant.
• Attend exhibitions as a trade visitor.

The above activities should not involve a contract of service or a contract for service with an employer in Singapore.

• If you are a trainer or speaker at a training course or workshop, you will need to either notify MOM for a Work Pass exemption or get a Miscellaneous Work Pass.
• If you take up any on-the-job training, you require a work pass.

Work Pass Exempt activities

Take note of all the requirements to get a work pass exemption for these activities:

Arbitration or mediation services Show

Providing arbitration or mediation services relating to any case or matter which:

• Does not relate directly or indirectly to any religious belief or to religion generally.
• Does not relate directly or indirectly to any race or community generally.
• Is not cause-related or directed towards a political end.

Exhibitions Show

Participation in any exhibition as an exhibitor.

You must be registered with the organiser of the exhibition to:

• Provide information on, or put up a performance, or give a demonstration of anything related to the subject of the exhibition.
• Display or sell goods or services that are the subject of the exhibition.

These activities can only take place at the exhibition during the exhibition's official opening hours.

This exemption does not apply to the following, for which a work pass is needed:

• Temporary fairs (such as a 'pasar malam'), stage shows or any other functions or activities that require a permit under section 35 of the Environment Public Health Act (Cap. 95)
• Providing peripheral services for the event (e.g. cleaning and catering services); or setting up, maintaining, repairing and dismantling the exhibition sites or booths.

Journalism Show

Journalism activities (including media coverage for events or media tours) supported by the Government, or any statutory board.

Judicial or Legal duties in Singapore International Commercial Court Show

International Judges of Supreme Court who are:

• Sitting in the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) to hear cases, as specified by the Chief Justice.
• Sitting in the Court of Appeal in an appeal from any judgement or order of the SICC.
• Carrying any other work or activity (such as consultancy, advisory or promotional work) related to their appointment with the Supreme Court and the SICC.
• Granted full registration under Section 36P of the Legal Profession Act to represent, plead, or provide any form of assistance in any relevant proceedings or subsequent appeals.
• Granted restricted registration under Section 36P of the Legal Profession Act to give advice and prepare documents to make submissions in any relevant proceedings or appeals, which are permitted by the relevant Courts.

Junket activities Show

Activities relating directly to the organisation, promotion or conduct of a junket in a casino and performed by:

• Junket representatives employed by a junket promoter who is based overseas.
• Self-employed junket promoters who are based overseas.

Note: Junket representatives and junket promoters are required to hold a valid junket representative licence issued by the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA).

Location filming and fashion shows Show

Involvement as an actor, model, director, member of the film crew or technical crew, or photographer for:

• Location filming leading to TV or movie production. Excludes business-to-individual services such as videography or photography for weddings.
• Fashion shows.

Note: If you are a foreigner performing at a venue with a Public Entertainment Licence, you will need a Work Permit for performing artiste. Such venues include bars, discotheques, lounges and night clubs.

Performances Show

• Performing as an actor, singer, dancer or musician, or involvement as a key support staff in an event supported by the Government or any statutory board.
• Performing as an actor, singer, dancer or musician, or involvement as a key support staff in an event held at a public performance venue. (This includes any theatre or concert hall to which access can be paid or unpaid).

Specialised Services related to a New Plant / Operations / Equipment Show

Providing expertise relating to:

• Commissioning or audit of any new plant and equipment.
• Installing, dismantling, transfer, repair, or maintenance of any machine or equipment.
• Transfer of knowledge on process of new operations in Singapore.

The exemption does not apply to the following, for which a work pass is needed:

• Conducting activities that involve the sale of products or services to the public.
• Manufacturing any products to be sold.
• Providing renovation or carpentry services.

Seminars and conferences Show

Carrying out activities directly related to organising or conducting a seminar, conference, workshop, gathering or talk (e.g. speaker, moderator, facilitator or trainer).

The event must not:

• Have sale or promotion of goods or services as its main purpose.
• Relate to any religious belief or to religion generally.
• Relate to race or community generally.
• Be cause-related or directed towards a political end.
• Providing peripheral services for the event (e.g. cleaning and catering services).
• Setting up, maintaining, repairing and dismantling the exhibition sites or booths.
• Doing administration work, such as invigilation, marking and setting exam papers.

Sports Show

Persons involved in a sports competition, event or training supported by the Government or any statutory board (e.g. sportsman, coach, umpire, referee or key support staff).

Note: If you are hired as a sportsman under a contract of services with a Singapore sports organisation, you are not eligible for the work pass exemption.

Tour facilitation Show

Tour facilitation refers to the provision of logistical support for the visiting tour groups (such as handling hotel arrangements and border crossings). It is usually carried out by tour leaders or tour facilitators employed by a foreign company.

Tour facilitation does not include tour-guide activities, which are not work pass-exempt. To provide tour-guiding services in Singapore, you will need:

• A work pass issued by MOM.
• A tourist guide licence issued by the Singapore Tourism Board .

Note: “Foreign company” whose main business is located and operates outside Singapore.

• Notify MOM for an exemption

More on Work Pass Exempt Activities

• Extend your notification duration for a Work Pass Exempt Activity

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