These are valid questions, and it helps to look at each of them in turn. I will answer your questions one by one.
1. Would being on an LTVP instead of an EP improve my chances for future PR applications?
In some cases, holding an LTVP sponsored by your spouse can help to show stronger family integration, especially when the sponsor is a Singapore citizen. When the sponsor is a PR, it can still support the overall story that you are rooted here as a family, but it is not a magic solution on its own.
Since you have already tried applying for PR while on an EP and submitted documents such as IVF records, moving to an LTVP is simply another route to consider. It is worth exploring if it does not negatively affect your income or career plans, and if your employer is open to supporting you with an LOC.
2. If I switch to LTVP, do I have to give up my EP, and can I continue working under a Letter of Consent from my current employer?
Yes. If you proceed with the LTVP, your Employment Pass will eventually need to be cancelled, as you cannot hold both at the same time. Once the LTVP is approved, your current employer can apply for a Letter of Consent so that you can continue working legally in the same role. As long as the company is supportive and the LOC is approved, your income and work situation can remain stable.
3. Should my wife apply for my LTVP immediately after this PR rejection, or is it better to wait a few months?
There is no strict rule that you must wait. She can apply for your LTVP soon after the PR outcome, if both of you are comfortable with that plan. Applying earlier can help provide continuity of stay and a clear family based sponsorship route, especially if you intend to try for PR again later while on the LTVP.
4. Does it matter if she is not employed at the time of applying for my LTVP?
Her taking a short break from work does not automatically weaken the LTVP application. ICA will look at the overall financial position of the household, including her CPF savings, general savings and your income. If the combined picture is stable and you can show that day to day expenses are well covered, this is usually more important than whether she is employed at that exact moment.
Finally, even if you have applied for PR several times without success, it does not mean there is a permanent black mark. There is no formal rule that you are punished simply for trying. However, it is important that each new application shows some meaningful change or strengthening in your profile, rather than repeating the same story.
If you want a more detailed overview of how ICA assesses PR cases and what you can work on before applying again, you can refer to this guide:
How to Apply for Singapore PR in 2025
