'Spousal LTVP'?
I have one, but I'm not sure how you'd apply for one without being here. On the LTVP application you need to enter the ref-number from the 'Disembarkation/Embarkation' [Immigration] form* that you fill in before going through immigration.
Check the
http://www.ica.gov.sg website for the LTVP (sub-category - spouse of citizen) requirements. Does it state that you need the D/E form serial number? Unless you can find anything on that site that specifically allows for application without physical presence here, I'd conclude it is not possible.
More to the point why would you want to apply for an LTVP before you get here? How will they interview, fingerprint, and question you? How will you provide the results of a blood test and chest x-ray?
I don't think you can do it, but I'm not saying categorically 101% you can't; since the rules constantly change.
The usual route IME is (from memory, and there might have been some changes to this process by now...).
- Arrive on SVP/tourist visa. I.e. getting the D/E card mentioned above upon arival.
- Get together all the forms, tests, pics, certificates etc required to apply.
- Apply online. Then wait for the outcome (can be weeks).
- If it is approved, then you need to book an appointment (online only), for the 'Completion of Formalities', and issuance.
- During that appointment you hand over all your initial originally submitted documents + your physical passport, birth cert, passport pix, results of health checks, education certs, and basically what ever they have additionally asked for... maybe proof of income, assets, and so on.
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Edit to add: You have to attend together with who ever sponsored your application, so that person can prove their ID, edu certs, income, hand-over an employment reference (if requested) and so on; and answer any questions].
- If that is in order, they might confirm a couple of minor details, and if ok, you're done.
- They stamp your passport with any extension they think you might temporarily need, and then in due course they post the physical LTVP card to the address you've evidenced is your SGn home.
How to do all of that without being here?
* The official form code is 'IMM-27A' or 'IMM-27E'. Here -
http://www.ica.gov.sg/data/resources/do ... 20Card.pdf