Entry Visa
An Entry Visa is required of international students from some countries for entry into Singapore. Visit the website of Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority to learn more.
The Entry Visa is incorporated in the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter sent to students upon successful application of the Student's Pass. There is no need to make a separate application for the Entry Visa. However, students who are unable to receive the IPA before departing their countries will need to apply for the Entry Visa from the Singapore Embassy or Singapore Consulate in their country before arriving in Singapore. Visit the website of Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a list of Singapore missions worldwide. Please collect the IPA from NTU upon arrival.
Student's Pass (full-time graduate/ exchange students)
All international students who have been accepted and offered a place as a full-time matriculated or registered student are required to hold a valid Student’s Pass issued by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
How to apply for the Student's Pass
New applications for a Student's Pass must be submitted at least one month and not more than 2 months before the commencement of the course through ICA's Student's Pass Online Application and Registration (SOLAR) system.
Registration for a Student’s Pass
Before you submit an application for a Student’s Pass through SOLAR, NTU will register you through SOLAR with the following information:
- your name, date of birth, gender and nationality (as they appear in your travel documents);
- course details e.g., commencement and end dates
- SOLAR application reference number.
Submission of eForm 16
Once NTU has successfully registered your information, you may log in to SOLAR to submit eForm 16. Please have the following information ready:
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a registration acknowledgement notice with login information provided by NTU
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passport details (including travel document/passport number, date of expiry, etc)
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NRIC/FIN of parents if your parents are Singaporeans or foreigners who are working or residing in Singapore
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Singapore’s address and contact details (if unavailable, please use one of the following)
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(For graduate/ exchange/ non-graduating students)
International Student Centre
Nanyang Technological University
International House
36 Nanyang Avenue #02-02
Singapore 639801 |
(For undergraduates)
Student Affairs Office
Nanyang Technological University
42 Nanyang Avenue
Student Services Centre, Level 6
Singapore 639815 |
- your email address
- a digital copy of your passport photograph*
*Your digital colour photograph must:
- be taken within the last three months
- be taken against a white background
- show the full face and be taken without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide facial features)
- must be in JPEG (.jpg) format
- not exceed 60KB in file size
- be of passport photo size 400 x 514 pixels
- be taken with a camera of at least 2 megapixels
Processing fee and time
ICA will process your application for a Student's Pass only after you have submitted eForm 16 and paid the processing fee of $30. The processing time is five full working days if you do not require a visa to enter Singapore. Should you require a visa to enter Singapore, the processing time is 10 working days. Some applications may take a longer time to process.
IPA letter and issuance of Student's Pass
If your application is successful, you will be issued with an in-principle approval (IPA) letter by ICA through NTU. If you require a visa to enter Singapore, it will be incorporated in the IPA letter. You need not apply for a separate visa and may enter Singapore by producing the IPA letter at the checkpoints.
Issuance of Student's Pass at NTU
ICA will issue the Student's Pass to students at NTU during peak enrolment periods. NTU will advise students on the date, time and venue for this exercise.
Issuance of Student's Pass at ICA
If you are not scheduled to be issued your Student's Pass on campus, you need to make an appointment with ICA and call in person at the Visitor Services Centre, ICA Building, Level 4, to receive your pass. Please use ICA's e-appointment facility to select your preferred date and time. On the date of the appointment, proceed to Self-Service Ticketing Kiosk 3 at the Visitor Services Centre, ICA Building, Level 4, to obtain a queue ticket. You are advised to be punctual.
Please bring along the following documents:
- IPA letter from ICA (duly signed by NTU)
- a valid passport / travel document
a colour passport-sized photograph*
- a photocopy of your passport particulars page
- embarkation /disembarkation card (IMM27)
- signed printout of Form 16 from SOLAR
- a medical report in the prescribed ICA format including the original copy of the laboratory report (not applicable if the total course duration is less than 6 months)
Please note that the Student's Pass will only be issued not more than 1 month before the commencement of the course. You are required to ensure your own valid stay in Singapore at all time. International students who had pursued pre-university studies in Singapore need to produce their Student's Pass and embarkation/ disembarkation card if these have not been returned to ICA.
Application fees and charges
| Processing Fee (online payment through credit/debit card upon submission of eForm 16) |
$30 |
| Issuance Fee |
$60 |
| Multiple-Entry Visa Fee (for required nationals) |
$30 |
Note:
- A replacement fee of $60 will be imposed if the Student’s Pass is lost or stolen.
- An additional $30 processing fee will be imposed for amendments to eForm 16 after submission.
Returning/ cancelling the Student's Pass
Please surrender your Student's Pass to ICA for cancellation within seven days of the date you complete or terminate your full-time studies, go on leave of absence or convert to part-time studies. Please see www.ica.gov.sg for details.
Overstaying
Overstaying is a punishable offence under the Immigration Act. Please take note of the expiry dates of your Social Visit Pass and your Student's Pass and apply for an extension before they expire.
