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PLOC / LOC renewal: renew LTVP first
Companion to PLOC vs LOC — renew ICA LTVP before PLOC, ad-hoc FormSG after the card, employer LOC renew up to 6 months out with ≥3 months LTVP left, and why PLOC dies when LTVP dies.
r/askSingapore’s “my PLOC expires next month” threads try to renew the work letter while the LTVP card is already thin. Product chooser (PLOC vs employer LOC vs graduate myths) lives on PLOC vs LOC. This companion is the renewal sequencing layer.
PLOC — LTVP first, always
| Rule MOM publishes | Operating move |
|---|---|
| PLOC validity is tied to the current ICA LTVP / LTVP+ | A short residual LTVP makes a thin PLOC |
| LTVP expiring soon | Renew LTVP with ICA first (≥3 months before expiry orientation) |
| Want PLOC on renewal | Tick PLOC when renewing LTVP / LTVP+ if still eligible |
| Skipped PLOC on renewal | Ad-hoc request 2 days after receiving the renewed LTVP card — FormSG, holder’s own Singpass (not employer / EA) |
| Stop working | You do not need to “cancel” PLOC — simply skip it on the next LTVP renewal |
Outcome email usually within about a week (check junk). Each PLOC is assessed on merits — renewal is not a rubber stamp.
Employer LOC — different renew rail
| Topic | Published orientation |
|---|---|
| Who renews | Employer or appointed EA via EP eService |
| When | Up to 6 months before LOC expiry |
| Prerequisite | LTVP / LTVP+ valid for at least 3 months — else renew ICA LTVP first |
| Cost / clock | Free · about 1 week (some longer) |
| Cancel | Within 1 week after last day of notice (advance cancel up to 14 days) |
Restricted occupations and PLOC refusals still use this LOC path — parent guide. Lost LOC → employer reports loss / replaces.
Decision rule
Diary ICA LTVP ≥3 months out → renew stay → then PLOC (tick or FormSG) or employer LOC renew. Parent chooser stays on PLOC vs LOC; spouse stay product on spouse LTVP + PMLA.
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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