New Applications

New applications for Student Pass must be submitted at least two months and not more than six months before the course starts.

Applicants are not required to be present in Singapore while their applications are being considered. Hence, no extension of stay will be considered while the applications are under processing.

Successful applicants may enter Singapore to complete the formalities after their applications have been approved. They will be issued with their Student Pass when the course commences.

The following documents are required for application and collection of Student Pass:

• In-principle approval (IPA) letter for Student's Pass. In the IPA letter, ICA may request some applicants to furnish additional documents in support of the application, where necessary.

Following are the basic:

• Valid Passport and a copy of the personal particulars page;
• Embarkation/Disembarkation Card;
• Recent passport-sized colour photograph, taken against white background;
• Medical Report (ICA) and original copy of the Laboratory Report;
• The printout of Student Pass application e-Forms (16, V36A, V39S and V36, where applicable) submitted through SOLAR+ and duly signed by the applicant;
• A duly completed Security Bond form (ICA) and a security deposit (in the form of Bankers Guarantee from any established bank in Singapore). Malaysians/Brunei nationals are exempted from the requirement to furnish a security deposit.
  • Issuance fee of S$60 is required for every pass that is issued. Payment can either be made online with Credit/Debit card or internet banking (Citibank, DBS/POSB/UOB/ Amex) or at the self-service kiosk at ICA Building (1st level C eLobby) by eNets or Cashcard. An additional fee of S$30 for a single entry visa and S$30 for multiple entry visas may be applicable.