LTSVP Question

[ayumicha]

Hello all,

I'm currently in Singapore with a short term visa and waiting for my medical check-up report now.

My visa's gonna expire in 1.5 weeks time and I'v already extended it once, so there's no way to extend it again.

I can get my medical report tomorrow and then go to ICA to submit my LTSVP application, but it states that the processing time for the pass is approximately 4 weeks.

Is it illegal to stay in Singapore while waiting for my approval?

It would really help if someone can reply asap.

Thank you in advance!

[sourisso]

I was in your situation one year ago, and when i submitted my LTSVP application at ICA, the kind officer extended my short term visa for 3 months more so i could stay in Singapore while they process my LTSVP !
And i didnt ask her to do it, i was pretty sure i would have to leave, before that.

But if they don't extend for you, well of course you would have to leave and come back once your LTSVP is approved.

[ayumicha]

I'm going down to ica tomorrow and it's so glad to know someone got an extension with a similar situation!
Well if tomorrow the officer doesn't offer to extend my visa I will ask for it to try my luck. If I have to go out of Singapore then i need to find a hotel or hostel in JB. lol.