How can I extend my pass holder’s stay in Singapore?

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If you meet any of the reasons in the table below, you can request to extend your pass holder's stay in Singapore.

However, you must submit the request 7 to 14 days before their current pass, Special Pass, or Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) expires. Otherwise, late requests may incur overstaying fines, while early requests will be rejected.

If the pass is expiring on 17 February, you need to submit your request from 4 to 10 February.

You will receive the outcome within 7 days.

Please ensure that your pass holder has a valid legal stay at all times.

If you need more time to

Because the

Send them home

Pass holder is waiting for a new passport or travel documents.
Pass holder’s flight had been rescheduled or cancelled by the airline.
Pass holder is medically unfit to travel.
Pass holder has outstanding employment-related issues such as, waiting for the last salary payment.

Get the pass issued or renewed

Pass holder is waiting for a new passport or medical results.
Work Permit (WP) holder is waiting to attend their Settling-in Programme (SIP) or Onboard programme at Onboard centre.
Pass holder’s Special Pass cannot be issued using WP Online and an error message was shown.
Employment Pass, EntrePass, S Pass, Dependant’s Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass holder is waiting for their renewal application outcome and the current pass expires in 2 weeks.
Employment Pass holder has applied for an Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass under the same employer but is still waiting for an outcome, and the current pass expires in 2 weeks.

Documents required

For reasons related to	You will need to provide
Waiting for a new passport	An embassy's letter or delivery slip stating the collection date
Waiting for medical examination results	Medical appointment record or supporting document from the medical provider
Waiting to attend the Settling-in Programme (SIP) or Onboard programme	Proof of programme booking or attendance arrangement
Pending settlement of employment-related issues	Official communication from the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) or MOM indicating an ongoing salary dispute investigation Travel Restriction Order from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
Medically unfit for travel	Doctor’s memo stating that pass holder is unfit to travel, the medical condition and expected date that they will be fit to travel.

How to request an extension

You can submit your request through our online form.

For Work Permit holders that they need more time for their pass to be issued or to leave Singapore, submit your request at myMOM Portal > Quick Menu > Request for Special Pass

How can I extend my pass holder’s stay in Singapore?

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