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

Local polytechnics

Offshore institutes with local campuses

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

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.

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

Payment can be made using:

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.