Eligibility Conditions

The mother-child study visa scheme permits a mother or grandmother to accompany a child who holds a valid Student's Pass and is enrolled in a Singapore government, government-aided, or international school at the primary or secondary level. The accompanying adult applies for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) under the sponsorship of the child's school or the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The child must be admitted to a full-time course, and the accompanying adult must be the child's biological mother, adoptive mother, or grandmother—no other relatives qualify under this specific arrangement.

Required Document Checklist

For the child's Student's Pass application (via ICA SOLAR system) and the subsequent LTVP application, the following documents are typically required:

• Child's passport (with at least six months' validity) and birth certificate.
• School admission letter confirming enrolment in a full-time primary or secondary course.
• Completed Form 16 (Student's Pass application) and Form V36 (if applicable).
• Parent's passport and marriage certificate (for mother's relationship proof).
• Grandmother's passport and the mother's birth certificate (if grandmother is the applicant).
• Recent passport-sized colour photographs of the child and the accompanying adult.
• Proof of sufficient financial support (e.g., bank statements, income documents).
• Medical insurance coverage for the child (as required by the school).

All non-English documents must be translated into English by a certified translator.

Key Practical Notes

• The child must be formally enrolled and physically attending school before the LTVP is issued; the mother or grandmother cannot arrive on a tourist visa with the expectation of automatically obtaining long-term stay.
• The LTVP is typically valid for one year and requires renewal. Renewal is contingent on the child maintaining full-time student status and satisfactory attendance records.
• The accompanying adult is not permitted to work on an LTVP issued under this scheme unless a separate work pass is obtained independently.
• A local sponsor (usually the school or a Singapore citizen/resident relative) is often required for the LTVP application.
• Processing times vary; submit applications at least 4–6 weeks before the intended travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can both parents accompany the child?
No, only one accompanying adult (the mother or grandmother) may hold the LTVP under this scheme. The father is not eligible for this particular arrangement.

Does the child need to attend an approved school?
Yes, the scheme covers children enrolled in government, government-aided, or registered private institutions offering primary or secondary education.

What happens if the child changes schools?
A new Student's Pass and LTVP application must be submitted if the child transfers to a different school.

Is the LTVP linked to the mother's own visa status?
The LTVP is directly tied to the child's Student's Pass; if the Student's Pass is cancelled, the LTVP is also terminated.