I am a Singapore Citizen who is marrying a foreigner/non-resident. Should I apply for the Pre-Marriage Long-Term Visit Pass Assessment (PMLA)?
Couples who are interested in applying for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) are strongly encouraged to submit the PMLA together before marriage.
The PMLA is a free online assessment tool that helps your prospective spouse and you have greater clarity on your eligibility for Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP). This is an important step as a marriage to a Singapore Citizen does not guarantee a non-resident spouse automatic right of entry into Singapore or approval for long-term stay in Singapore.
Those who completed the PMLA will have a shorter processing time of up to six weeks for their LTVP application, while those who did not may face a longer processing time of up to 6 months.
More details on the PMLA can be found on ICA’s website at https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/pre-marriage-long-term-visit-pass-assessment.
Related questions
Is the PMLA application mandatory? What consequences will there be if I do not go through the assessment?
Is my foreign spouse entitled to a long-term stay in Singapore after our marriage?
If I do not go through the Pre-Marriage Long-Term Visit Pass Assessment (PMLA), can I still get married?
Where can I get more information on the Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment (PMLA)?
