Path context

Visa / work rights

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Student's Pass

Singapore

Official source
Processing time

Usually within 1 week for institutes of higher learning; up to 2 weeks when an entry visa is required

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Linked to the approved course and Student's Pass validity

Requirements

6 items
  • Acceptance and a Registration Acknowledgement Letter from an eligible Singapore institute of higher learning
  • Submit the online application at least 2 months and not more than 3 months before the course begins
  • Passport biodata, recent photograph, education and personal-history information requested by ICA
  • Financial-support and Singapore address details where requested in the application
  • Pay the processing fee and complete issuance formalities after approval
  • Any employment while studying must separately satisfy the Ministry of Manpower's work-pass exemption rules

Process overview

Total: Usually within 1 week for institutes of higher learning; up to 2 weeks when an entry visa is required
  1. 1

    Confirm the correct pass

    Before applying

    Use the linked ICA or MOM page to confirm the institution, employer, salary, nationality and age conditions that apply.

  2. 2

    Prepare the application

    Application stage

    Collect the passport, admission, graduation, employment, training, salary and qualification evidence required for the route.

  3. 3

    Submit through the official channel

    Application stage

    ICA applications may be applicant- or institution-led. MOM work-pass applications are normally filed by the employer, except the Work Holiday Pass.

  4. 4

    Complete issuance formalities

    Usually within 1 week for institutes of higher learning; up to 2 weeks when an entry visa is required

    After in-principle approval, complete entry, medical, payment, registration and digital-pass steps where required.

Cost breakdown

  • Student's Pass application feeSGD 45.00
  • Student's Pass issuance feeSGD 60.00
  • Multiple Journey Visa, if applicableOptionalSGD 30.00
Total listed costSGD 135.00

The listed amounts are ICA processing and issuance charges and exclude tuition, insurance, medical and living costs. Government fees and eligibility can change; confirm the current amounts and conditions on the linked official page before applying.

Top cities

Singapore