Eligibility for Pre-approved Letter of Consent

The Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) allows eligible LTVP/LTVP+ holders to work in Singapore without having to find a job first.

Who is eligible

You need to be a holder of a LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA and a spouse or unmarried child (under 21 years old) of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident to apply for a PLOC.

If the LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA is expiring soon, the LTVP/LTVP+ holder should renew it first before applying for a PLOC. This is because the PLOC will be tied to the expiry of the current LTVP/LTVP+.

How to apply

When eligible foreigners apply for, or renew their LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA, they will be given an option to apply for a PLOC at the same time.

If they did not do so while applying for the LTVP/LTVP+ but wish to get a PLOC later, the LTVP sponsor/holder can submit your request 2 days after receiving the LTVP card.

Each PLOC application is assessed on its own merits and the PLOC application outcome will be emailed to you. (Please check your inbox and "junk" folder).

Duration of the pass

The duration will be tied to your ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP +.

The PLOC will no longer be valid when your LTVP/LTVP+ expires, or is cancelled.

If you do not wish to continue working, you do not need to cancel the PLOC. You can choose not to apply for PLOC when you renew your LTVP/LTVP+.

Renewal of the pass

Your PLOC may be renewed when the LTVP/LTVP+ is also renewed.

Please note that you should renew your LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA at least three months before it expires.

What if I’m unsuccessful in getting for a PLOC

If you still wish to work in Singapore, you may ask your prospective employer to apply for an LOC for you.