First-time LTVP approved with 3-year validity – regular or LTVP+?

[guerlainophile]

Hi everyone,

Hoping someone here has some firsthand insight!

I recently received In-Principle Approval (IPA) for my LTVP after marrying my Singaporean spouse just about a month ago. Surprisingly, the ICA portal states that the pass is valid for 3 years – which caught me off guard, since I’ve always read that regular LTVPs usually start at 1–2 years, and 3 years is typically reserved for LTVP+.

That said:

The IPA does not mention “LTVP+” anywhere – just “LTVP.”

We’ve been married less than a month, with no children.

I’ve been living in Singapore for almost 10 years, working here until recently and have a strong history of stable residence.

So I’m wondering – is it possible ICA has granted me a regular LTVP with an unusually long 3-year validity, or could it still be LTVP+ and they just haven’t labelled it clearly in the IPA?

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s received a 3-year LTVP (not +) on first application, or who only found out it was LTVP+ on the day of collection. Trying to understand what to expect before the formalities.

Thanks in advance!

[liznaj]

Congrats on the IPA.

I can't find my copy of the IPA letter but I believe mine said "up to 3 years" and not just "3 years". Is your letter the same?

I think the only way to know the length of validity is on the day itself, at the appointment. The appointment shouldn't be affected by how long the pass is valid for or whether it's ltvp+, just bring the documents they requested and it will go okay.

[guerlainophile]

Thanks
The letter actually doesn't mention any duration, it's only the portal which says:
"You will be granted Long-Term Visit Pass for a period of / till 3 years once you've fulfilled the necessary conditions."

Reading it again, I'm actually not sure it's 3 years. The 'of / till' part is a little ambiguous. Let's see, I'll find out soon enough I suppose. I do hope it's 3 years though.

[masterbaker]

Hi There! Just want to check if you had received any update? I received an IPA on 30-May and still waiting issuance.

[guerlainophile]

Hi There! Just want to check if you had received any update? I received an IPA on 30-May and still waiting issuance.

My appointment at the ICA is on the 1st of July, update you guys after that.

[guerlainophile]

Updating in case it helps someone, ended up getting a 3-year LTVP after all yesterday, super happy about itv:)

[masterbaker]

That is amazing! Congratulations and thanks for the update!

[emenent88]

I got LTVP approval with same statement
'"You will be granted Long-Term Visit Pass for a period of / till 3 years once you've fulfilled the necessary conditions."
I will update here after completing all formalities

[PNGMK]

LTVP validity seems to have stretched out. My wife got 2 years in Nov. I'm a PR.

[emenent88]

Its indeed 3 years. I just completed the formalities