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Change of Passport, Residential Address, and Personal Particulars for Student’s Pass Holder

Notify ICA of any changes to your passport details, residential address, or personal particulars within 14 days. Depending on the change, you may need to apply for a replacement Student's Pass.

Last updated 28 Oct 2026
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Processing Time
Update of Passport Details/Residential Address

Within 5 working days

Replacement of Student’s Pass

Same day

Fees
Replacement of Student’s Pass

S$60

Overview

As a Student's Pass (STP) holder, you must notify ICA within 14 days of any changes to your passport details, residential address, personal particulars, and photograph. Refer to the table below for the required action based on your type of change:

Type of Change Action Required
  • Passport details 
    • Passport number
    • Issuance date
    • Expiry date
  • Residential address
Update your changes online only.
  • Personal particulars 
    • Name
    • Date of birth
    • Sex
  • Photograph (due to failed Singpass verification; do not use digitally enhanced photo)
Apply for a replacement digital STP in person.

If you have acquired a new nationality, you must submit a new STP application online.


Application Process

  1. Prepare required documents
  2. Update your changes online or apply in person for replacement STP
  3. Make payment (if applicable)
  4. Check processing time
  5. Retrieve replacement STP

Documents Required

To update your passport details, you will need:

  • To upload a clear image of your new passport biodata page

 

To update your residential address, you will need:

  • Tenancy agreement
  • Telecommunication/Internet bill
  • Utilities bill

To apply for a digital replacement STP to reflect your personal particulars/photograph changes, you will need:

  • Your old passport and new passport reflecting your new particulars
  • A recent passport-sized photograph taken within the last 3 months
  • A deed poll or documentary proof of change of name (original copy and photocopy), if applicable
  • A local medical certificate (MER) to update your registered sex, if applicable
Note

You will need to provide original documents and official translations (for documents in languages other than English), as well as copies of the documents for ICA to retain. 

ICA accepts:

  • Translations provided by the embassy of the country/place that issued the document
  • Translations produced by a notary public in Singapore or the country/place that issued the document
  • Privately created translations attested by the embassy of the country/place that issued the document, or notarised by a notary public in Singapore or the country/place that issued the document

ICA does not endorse any private translation companies or entities. Insufficient documentation may result in non-acceptance of your application. You may be required to provide additional documents to support your application.

For new STP application, visit the STP application page for more information on the requirements

Procedure

You may contact us via the enquiry form for further enquiries.

Fees

 You must pay a S$60 non-refundable fee for a replacement STP.

Processing Time

ICA will process your updated passport details and residential address within 5 working days, provided you submit all required documents.

ICA will process your replacement STP the same day you visit.

Retrieval of Replacement STP

ICA no longer issues physical STP cards. All replacement STPs are issued in digital form. After you complete the procedure at the ICA Services Centre, you will receive an email with instructions on how to retrieve your digital STP.

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