Study in Singapore: Student Visas & Permits

In accordance with immigration regulations, if you're going to study in Singapore, you'll need to get a Student Pass. There are exceptions to this if you have one of the following:

• Dependent’s Pass
• Immigration Exemption Order (IEO)

The requirements and procedures for a Student’s Pass differ slightly depending on the type of educational institution in which you intend to study. Students should check their eligibility and the procedure they should follow on the website of Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.

To apply for a Student Pass, you must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore. Part-time courses and courses that take place in evenings or on weekends aren't eligible. If you wish to transfer to another school after your application has been approved, you'll need a anew Student Pass. To get this, you'll need to submit a new application.

These are the two types of school that normally require a Student Pass:

• Institutes of Higher Learning – You'll need to apply for a Student Pass if you're an international student who's been accepted onto a full-time course. You'll also need one if you're a registered student at an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) in Singapore. The exception to this is if you already have an Immigration Exemption Order.
• Foreign System Schools – You'll need to apply for a Student Pass if you're an international student and wish to pursue full-time study in Singapore at a Foreign System School (FSS). If you already have a Dependent’s Pass or Immigration Exemption Order, then you're exempt.