As we will no longer be issuing work permits to foreign spouses of SCs/PRs from 1
May 2015, you should convert to an LOC as soon as possible.
You must first apply for a LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA before you can get a LOC. You can
apply for a LTVP/LTVP+ from 1 January 2015. Your work permit must have at least 3
months’ validity.
If your Work Permit is expiring between 1 January 2015 and 30 April 2015 and is valid
for at least 3 months, you should proceed to apply for a LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA. Once
approved, your employer can apply for an LOC with MOM via the EPOL.
If your work permit is expiring between 1 January 2015 and 30 April 2015 but your
work permit is valid for less than 3 months, or you would like more time to apply for a
LTVP/LTVP+, you may apply to renew your work permit. We will allow a FINAL
renewal of your work permit for 6 months. Within this period you should apply for a
LTVP/LTVP+ with the ICA after which your employer can apply for an LOC with MOM.
Please ensure that your work permit has at least a 3-month validity when applying to
the ICA for LTVP/LTVP+.