Singapore Student Visa For Indians: Application & Cost

To be eligible for a Student's Pass in Singapore, you must fulfill the following criteria:

Admission to an approved full-time course in the country.

Part-time courses or those conducted during evenings or weekends are not eligible for the Student's Pass.

If you have already received approval for your Student's Pass online application but intend to transfer to another school before collecting the pass, you will need to take the following steps:

Submit a new application for the transfer to the new school.

The transfer application should be completed after obtaining approval for the initial Student's Pass application.

 A medical test for Singapore study visa is required by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to apply for the Student Pass.

You may choose to have the medical examination done in your home country or Singapore. The medical report must be issued up to three months from the time of submission of the application. 

If you decide to do your check-up overseas, please ensure that the medical report is completed in English, written legibly, and the laboratory tests are attached to the ICA medical report form.

We strongly advise you to take the medical examination in your home country.

Obtain an acceptance letter from a recognized educational institution in Singapore. Ensure that the institution is approved to enrol international students.

Gather all the necessary documents for the visa application process. Also, ensure that you have your medical examination done and the reports are ready before applying. 

To initiate the student pass the online application process, you must obtain the admission letter from your preferred educational institution in Singapore and ensure they are registered with the SOLAR system. 

The institution will typically provide your relevant details, including your name, nationality, date of birth, gender, and course details, to the SOLAR system.

Additionally, the institution will provide you with an application reference number, which you can utilize to access SOLAR and commence the visa application process.

After submitting the eForm 16 through the SOLAR system, students must print a copy of the eForm. This printed copy should be submitted to the Student's Pass Unit at the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining the Student's Pass.

Ensure that the visa application fee is paid per the instructions provided by SOLAR and ICA. Retain the original payment receipt as proof of payment.

After applying, allow for the processing time, which can take around 15 days - 1 month. During this period, the ICA will review your application, conduct necessary background checks, and decide on a student visa.

If your application is successful, you will receive an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter from the ICA. This letter will outline the conditions of your student visa.

Upon receiving the IPA letter, make arrangements to collect your Student's Pass from the ICA or authorized collection centres in Singapore. Follow the instructions provided in the IPA letter.

 Here are the different types of passes in Singapore and their corresponding requirements:

Training Employment Pass: This pass is for foreign professionals who earn a minimum of SGD 3000 per month and are undergoing practical training in Singapore.

Work Holiday Pass: Designed for students and graduates aged between 18 and 25 years, the Work Holiday Pass allows individuals to work and enjoy a holiday in Singapore.

Training Work Permit: This permit is available for students or semi-skilled trainees who wish to undergo practical training for up to six months.