Get Student Visa for Singapore

If you wish to pursue full time studies in an institute of higher education in Singapore, you must apply for a student pass or student visa. The normal processing time is about 4 weeks, though some applications may take a longer time to process.

Work Permit on Student Visa

Foreign students studying under IHL are generally prevented from applying for a work permit if they wish to work during vacation time.

Exemption to apply for work permit is also applicable to those IHL listed students who do not work for more than 16 hours per week during course session.

Documents Needed for Singapore Visa

Your visa application must reach the ICA at least before two months of the commencement of the academic session. Barring a few selected polytechnics and universities, the name of a local Singapore sponsor (above 21 years of age) must be provided by you to apply for a student pass.

The other documents that you would need to submit are:

• Your valid passport
• Colour passport size photograph (taken on white background)
• Fee for issuance of a student pass (S$ 40) per annum
• Proof of fluency in English
• Certificate from GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education,
• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language or IELTS – International English Language Testing System score
• Letter of acceptance from the university where you intend to pursue your course of study.