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Common-law spouse LTVP evidence pack for EP / S Pass
Companion to LTVP — MOM’s three acceptable proofs (certificate, home-country notarised affidavit, or embassy letter), translation packing, salary floors, and why sharing a flat is not enough.
Parent LTVP map: Long-Term Visit Pass. This companion is the common-law evidence layer Reddit collapses into “we share a lease.”
Who this path is for
MOM’s common-law spouse LTVP sits under EP / S Pass family categories (published fixed monthly salary floor commonly S$6,000 for that relationship row — verify live). It is not ICA’s SC/PR spouse LTVP / PMLA lane — spouse LTVP + PMLA. Legally married EP spouses usually belong on Dependant’s Pass, not this pack.
MOM’s three acceptable proofs (any one)
Per documents required:
| Proof | What to get right |
|---|---|
| Common-law marriage certificate | Issued where that status is recognised — not a Singapore ROM substitute |
| Joint affidavit | Both partners declare a common-law relationship recognised under home-country/region law, notarised in that home country/region |
| Embassy letter | Home mission acknowledges the relationship under that country’s law |
Also upload passport biodata pages. Non-English docs: original + English translation as one file. Translation / notary pricing: apostille & notary.
What does not clear the bar alone
Shared flat, joint bank account, WhatsApp timelines, or a Singapore statutory declaration that ignores home-country recognition. Employer (or EA) still files; published fees/timelines live on MOM’s apply page.
After IPA — work and healthcare
LTVP alone is not work rights. Overseas-remote / local-client rules: side income. Unsubsidised healthcare shock: expat health insurance.
Decision rule
Pick one MOM-listed proof → notarised / embassy-correct → translate as one file → then file. Do not build the household on “lease + screenshots.”
Sources & citations
Admin and policy details change. Prefer the official page when making decisions; we cite primary sources for Singapore government and statutory guidance.
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