Student Pass Application

Student Pass
Application Procedures & Requirements

Obtaining a Student Pass is an essential step for international students who wish to pursue their education in Singapore.

Student Pass Application

This document, issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), grants foreign students permission to reside in the country for the duration of their studies. Here, we detail the procedures and requirements for the Student Pass application process.

About the Student Pass/Visa
Applying to Study  and Stay in Singapore	The Singapore Government has made applications to study and stay in Singapore very easy. The agency to help you process your Student’s Pass or Social Visit Pass is the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). You can contact them at: Address: ICA Building 4th Storey 10 Kallang Road Singapore 208718 Tel: (65) 6391 6100  Website: www.ica.gov.sg
Student Pass Submission & Collection	New applications must be submitted at least two months and not more than six months from the course commencement date. Applicants are not required to be present in Singapore while their applicants are being considered. Hence, applicants are advised to apply for a Student’s Pass outside of Singapore as there will be no guarantee on the extension of stay while the applications are under processing. Applicants are advised to enter Singapore to complete the formalities for the issuance of a Student’s Pass only after they have received the In-Principle-Approval (IPA) letter from ICA. They will be issued with Student’s Passes within one month from the course commencement date.
Students or Education Agent are to submit a soft copy of the following documents to Trinity International College	1. Applicant’s Birth Certificate (Notarised) 2. Applicant’s Highest Education Certificate (Notarised) 3. Data page of Applicant’s Passport 4. 2 recent colour photographs of the applicant (Passport-size with white background) 5. Documented Proof of financial ability in the form of bank statement/fixed deposit/saving accounts (for visa-required countries) 6. Applicant’s parents’ passport or identity card 7. Applicant’s siblings’ passport or identity card 8. A completed copy of Trinity International College Course Application Form 9. Foreign-born children aged 12 years old below are required to: submit documented proof of vaccination or evidence of immunity for diphtheria and measles to the Health Promotion Board (HPB) for verification before proceeding with their applications to ICA for Student Pass Access the Verification of Vaccination Requirements eService website (www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/fcine/) 10. Retain the original and translated vaccination documents (if translation is required) and Immunisation Registration Form after submitting them online 11. An application fee of S$35 will be charged
A photocopy of the following additional documents is also required if one of your parents/ step-parents is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. You will need the following documents:	Parent’s/Step-parent’s official marriage certificate/divorce certificate and your custody papers, where applicable (Photocopy) Parent’s/Step -parent’s Highest Education Certificate (Photocopy) Parent’s/Step-parent’s employment letter or Business Registration Certification if self-employed Parent’s/Step-parent’s monthly CPF contribution for the past 12 months Parent’s/Step-parent’s Income Tax Assessment Notices for the past 3 years (Photocopy)
Exemption from Applying  for a Student’s Pass	A foreigner is exempted from applying for  a Student’s Pass if he/she is a:  Dependant’s Pass holder studying in a Government/Government-Aided/lndependent School/ Foreign System School/Kindergarten registered with MOE  or Childcare centre licensed by MCYS;  Immigration Exemption Order holder  A visitor who has been granted a short-term Visit Pass at the Singapore Checkpoint and wish to attend a short course that can be completed within the validity period of the initial Visit Pass granted to him/her at the Singapore checkpoint or 30 days, whichever is shorter.
Security Deposit	Where applicable, a security deposit may be required from the applicant upon approval of the application. The amount of security deposit is as follows: Country • Bangladesh • Myanmar • People’s Republic of China • India Rate Per Person S$5,000 Country • Indonesia • Philippines • Thailand Rate Per Person S$1,000 Other Countries Rate Per Person S$1,500 Alternatively, a student may purchase a Banker’s guarantee to cover the requirement of the Security Deposit. Price of the Banker’s Guarantee can be found in the course brochure.
Students Pass Application	Having a valid Student Pass allows an international student to remain in Singapore for a sufficient period of time to complete his course of study. The college will handle all documentation for the Student Pass application.
Processing Time	The general processing time for a new application is about four weeks upon the receipt of a duly completed application by ICA. Some applications may however take a longer time to process. The student/agent will be notified of the outcome by email or telephone. The IPA letter will be forwarded to the student for entry into Singapore to complete the formalities.