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You will need to apply for a Student’s Pass if you are a foreigner who has been accepted and offered a place as a full-time matriculated or registered student at one of the following Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) in Singapore, unless you already have an Immigration Exemption Order:

Local universities

  • National University of Singapore
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • Singapore Management University
  • Singapore Institute of Technology
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • Singapore University of Technology and Design

Local polytechnics

  • Nanyang Polytechnic
  • Ngee Ann Polytechnic
  • Republic Polytechnic
  • Singapore Polytechnic
  • Temasek Polytechnic

Offshore institutes with local campuses

  • École Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales
  • INSEAD (Singapore)
  • SP Jain School of Global Management
  • University of Chicago – Booth School of Business
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Singapore
  • DigiPen Institute of Technology
  • German Institute of Science and Technology – TUM Asia
  • Sorbonne-Assas International Law School

Documents Required
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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 that issued the document
  • Translations produced by a notary public in Singapore or the country that issued the document
  • Privately created translations attested by the embassy of the country that issued the document, or notarised by a notary public in Singapore or the country 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.


You will need the following documents/information to complete your Student's Pass application, please have them ready before you apply:

  • The Registration Acknowledgement Letter from the school you plan to attend
  • Your travel document biodata page
  • Your personal information, including the list of countries you have previously resided in, your educational background, employment history and financial support
  • Your parents’ personal information (if applicable)
  • Your residential address and contact details in Singapore
  • Your email address
  • Your recent, passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last three months. Please click here for photo guidelines.

Procedure

It generally takes five working days (excluding the date of submission) to process your Student’s Pass application if you do not require a visa to enter Singapore. If you need a visa, the general processing time is 10 working days (excluding the date of submission).

Some applications may take longer to process, especially during the peak period in July and August. We strongly recommend you submit your application as early as possible. You will be notified of the outcome using the e-Service.


Fees

A non-refundable S$30 processing fee is payable.

Payment can be made using:

  • Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card,
  • American Express (AMEX) credit card,
  • Internet Direct Debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank Internet Banking accounts in Singapore), or
  • PayNow.

Processing Time

It generally takes five working days (excluding the date of submission) to process your Student’s Pass application if you do not require a visa to enter Singapore. If you need a visa, the general processing time is 10 working days (excluding the date of submission).

Some applications may take longer to process, especially during the peak period in July and August. We strongly recommend you submit your application as early as possible. You will be notified of the outcome using the e-Service.