Application of Student's Pass
| Category | Actions / Information Required | |
| 1. | Full-Time International Students | You must hold a valid Student's Pass issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore for your studies in NTU. |
| 2. | Dependant's Pass (DP) holder Immigration Exemption Order (IEO) | You are permitted to study at NTU with a Dependant's Pass (DP)/Immigration Exemption Order (IEO). However, if your DP/IEO expires or is terminated before you finish your course, you must apply for a Student's Pass to continue your studies at NTU. To apply for the Student's Pass (STP), you need to submit a service request through the NTU Student One Stop Portal |
| 3. | Part-Time Students | Not eligible to apply for Student's Pass. |
| 4. | Application of Student’s Pass | You must submit an application at least 2 months but not more than 3 months before the commencement of the course, through ICA Student’s Pass Online Application and Registration (SOLAR) System. Guide on how to apply for Student’s Pass online can be downloaded HERE. More information on Student’s Pass can be found below. |
Prior to your Student's Pass submission to ICA, NTU will need to register your particulars through the ICA SOLAR system with the following details:
- Your name, date of birth, gender, and nationality (as appear in your travel document)
- Course details, course commencement and end dates
- SOLAR application (AKA Registration Acknowledgement Letter)
Undergraduate students can access the Undergraduate Acceptance Link after obtaining the matriculation number.
Postgraduate students can look out for the Confirmation of Acceptance email sent to the inbox/ junk folder after confirming acceptance. The SOLAR application (AKA Registration Acknowledgement Letter) details will be indicated in the email.
Please ensure the following when submitting eForm 16 at ICA SOLAR system:
- All your particulars* including programme name and start date are correctly captured in eForm 16.
- NRIC/FIN number of your parents if they are Singaporeans or foreigners working or living in Singapore. Otherwise, leave it blank.
- A Singapore address and contact details. You may leave it blank if there is no local address/contact details.
- A Reachable email address.
*Note: Should there be any discrepancies, please inform us through Ask One Stop and do not proceed with the submission
You have to pay a non-refundable processing fee of $45 within 7 days upon submission of your eForm 16 with completed documents. Failing which, the application will be withdrawn. ICA SOLAR system only accepts payment via credit/debit card and internet banking only.
Some applications may take longer time to process as stated below. You may enquire about the application status using the e-Service.
- Application without Visa – Within One Week
- Application with Visa – Within Two Weeks
You may check your Student Pass application status via ICA SOLAR system.
If approved, you may print the outcome letter of your Student's Pass.
If rejected, you may submit an appeal via the enquiry form, along with your STP application reference number. Each appeal will be considered on its own merits. The general processing time for appeal cases is about 4 weeks, and the outcome of the appeal will be made known to both you and the school.
A Single Journey Visa will be incorporated in the IPA letter if you require visa. You need not apply separately and may enter Singapore with the IPA letter at the Singapore checkpoints
Access ICA SOLAR system to complete Step 1 and Step 2 as shown below
Step 1: View and Upload Documents
Click “Upload Documents” to view the required documents for submission.
Medical Examination Report (if applicable)
If the period of your studies is 6 months or more, you may download the ICA prescribed Medical Examination Report when you click on “Upload Documents”.
Upon satisfactory completion of the medical examination, you are required to submit the completed medical examination report via SOLAR system for the completion of the Student's Pass formalities with ICA in Singapore, to be issued the digital student’s pass.
Terms & Conditions Form
You are required to submit the completed Terms & Conditions form.
Refer to the table below on how to fill in the blanks:
Application / Application ID (Refer to approved IPA letter) | TU-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXX |
| Refer to the approved IPA for your SOLAR Application Number | |
| Contact Number | Singapore Mobile Number (if not available, leave the field blank) |
| Residential Address | Singapore Address (if not available, leave the field blank) |
Step 2: Make Payment
Once ICA approves the document(s) for Step 1, you will be notified to make payment within 7 days for Step 2.
If payment is not made within the stipulated deadline, ICA will withdraw your application. You will need to repeat the whole application process.
| Issuance Fee | S$60 |
| Multiple-journey fee (if applicable) · Determined by ICA | S$30 |
Step 3: Completion of Formalities
You may proceed to make an appointment at ICA Services Centre (Please make appointment 1 day after STP issuance fee has been paid). Please note that the completion of Student's Pass formalities with ICA is strictly by e-appointment ONLY. ICA will NOT entertain students who walk-in without an e-appointment. This must be done within the validity of your Short-Term Visit Pass or before the expiry date of your IPA letter, whichever is earlier.
If the ICA e-appointment date is beyond the validity of your Short-Term Visit Pass, please extend your Short-Term Visit Pass at ICA website.
Important Notes:
1) Singapore Mobile Number
| The Singapore mobile number that can receive SMS, must be ready by the time of the biometrics enrolment/completion of formalities (COF) of the Student's Pass as a one-time OTP will be sent to the Singapore mobile number provided. In the event if you do not have a Singapore mobile number, you can use the Singapore mobile number of an authorized proxy (e.g., sponsor or parent, etc.), that can receive SMS, so long as the owner of the mobile number is aware that his/her mobile number is being used for the retrieval of the digital Student's Pass. |
2) Overstaying
| Please be informed that Overstaying is a punishable offence under the Immigration Act. If you overstay beyond the validity of your immigration pass, you may be subjected to a composition fine and prosecution in court. Application/in-principle approval of Student’s Pass does not constitute legal extension of stay in Singapore. You must have a valid immigration pass at all times. |
Upon successful completion of formalities (i.e. enrolment of biometrics), students should expect to receive the “Login email” from [email protected] which will be sent to their email addresses as provided in their eForm16, not more than 7 working days from the date of enrolment.
Students can retrieve their digital STP based on the steps below.
| Retrieving Digital Student Pass | Actions / Information Required | |
| 1. | With Singpass Login Step-by-Step Guide |  |
| 2. | Non-Singpass Login Step-by-Step Guide |  |