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Student's Pass

Singapore's visa for international students enrolled in approved full-time courses at Singapore educational institutions.

Estimated Cost

$66

Processing Time

~1 months

Validity

48 months

Description

The Student's Pass is issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and authorises foreign nationals to reside in Singapore while pursuing approved full-time education. All international students at Singapore institutions (from kindergartens to universities, including private education institutions) must hold a Student's Pass unless they already have another valid long-term pass. Applications are submitted through the SOLAR+ online system, typically initiated by the educational institution. There is no formal English language test requirement for the pass itself (requirements depend on the institution).

Official informationLast updated: 2026-03-04

Timeline

Processing Time
28 days – 1 months

Average: 1 months

Visa Validity
4 years

No Residency Path

No Citizenship Path

Eligibility

Education:None

Requirements

Letter of acceptance from an approved Singapore educational institution*

Enrollment in a full-time, approved course*

Part-time, evening, and weekend courses are not eligible. Short courses completed within 30 days may be exempted.

Valid passport*

Completed eForm 16 on SOLAR+*

Proof of financial means or scholarship*

Funds to cover tuition and living costs, or valid scholarship/sponsorship letter.

Optional

Health declaration / vaccination records (for children <= 12 years)

Communicable diseases screening required for foreign-born applicants aged 12 or younger.

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Application fee (non-refundable)$22One-time
Pass issuance fee$44Recurring
Estimated Total$66