Exempt from the requirement to furnish a security deposit: Malaysians/Brunei nationals; holders of a valid Dependant’s Pass, long-term social visit pass, or work pass; children of Singapore citizens/permanent residents.

Peak Period to Avoid
The Student's Pass Section is generally at its busiest in April, June to July, and December to January. While every effort will be made to attend to each application as quickly as possible, waiting times may be longer during these periods. Foreign students are advised to submit their applications early.

New applications
New applications must be submitted at least 2 months and not more than 6 months from the course commencement date. Applicants are not required to be present in Singapore while their applications are being considered. Hence, no extension of stay will be considered while the applications are under processing.

Successful applicants may enter Singapore to complete the formalities after their applications have been approved. They will be issued with Student's Passes within one month of the commencement of the courses.

Basic Documents Required

1) 2 copies of Form16, FormV39S, and FormV36 duly completed and signed by applicant and local sponsor at the relevant sections (The first set of forms must be original. The second set may be photocopies of the original set). You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print the forms. Download may take a few minutes.

2) Recent passport-sized photographs (color/black & white) to be pasted on the top right-hand corner of Form 16

3) Applicant's official birth certificate (photocopy)

4) Applicant's highest education certificates and result transcripts (photocopy). In cases where a Notarial Certificate is submitted, a copy of the education certificates and result transcripts must still be included

5) Personal particular pages of applicant's travel document (photocopy)

6) Local sponsor's identity card (photocopy)

7) 1 copy of FormV36A duly completed and signed by the school. 

Note: Official translations (English) and original versions of all documents must be submitted.

Should there be any lacking of documents or details, the school will inform the student or local agents accordingly, and student will be requested to provide the full relevant details before submission to the ICA.

Additional Information to Take Note:

1) Student is required by the ICA to maintain a class attendance of at least 90% in every month of the course throughout their period of study here.

2) Student is only permitted to attend the course at the school as stated in the student pass.

3) Student is not allowed to be engaged in any form of employment or in any business, profession, or occupation in Singapore whether paid or unpaid, without the consent in writing of the Controller of Immigration.

4) Student is not to be involved in any criminal offences in Singapore.

5) Student is not to indulge in any activities, which are inconsistent with the purpose for which the immigration passes have been issued.

6) Overstaying or working illegally in Singapore is a serious offence and upon conviction, the penalties may include mandatory imprisonment and caning.

5) Student shall surrender the Student Pass and Disembarkation/Embarkation card for cancellation within 7 days of the date of cessation or termination of studies.

6) Student will be given up to 1 month of social visit pass upon cancellation of Student Pass.

All information on the Student Pass Application above are obtained through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority's website. Applicants are responsible for checking the official website to ensure the accuracy of all information provided above.