Singapore Student Visa 2024: Documents Required, Fees, How to apply

There are certain eligibility to get a Singapore Study Visa. This is a legal document that allows an international student to study any full-time course offered by the Universities in Singapore. It is commonly known as the Singapore Student Pass. 

A student visa is an important document that students require to move to a foreign country to pursue higher education. Those who wish to study in Singapore usually need a student visa or pass to study there legally. This student pass lets you enter the country and study at recognized universities and colleges of Singapore. 

The Study visa to Singapore gets approved within a month if you have submitted all documents and fulfilled the eligibility. It is advisable to apply for a Singapore Study visa just after getting an admission letter from the university. If you have plans to study in Singapore, read the article to learn more about the Singapore Student Visa requirements such as eligibility, documents, visa cost, and application procedure.

Requirements for Singapore Student Visa Application

To get the Singapore student pass early, you must fulfil eligibility. If you are not eligible then your application for a study visa in Singapore will be rejected in the early stage. Here are some basic eligibility criteria for application:

• An acceptance letter from the University of Singapore
• Financial proof that you can fund your studies.
• Student must have no criminal record in their country.
• Applicant should be in good health, which might require a medical examination.
• There's no specific age limit, but the application process differs slightly for students below 19 years old.

Application Process According to Your Age

• 19 years and below: The Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will directly process your application if you're willing to pursue a full-time program at an approved Private Education Organisation (PEO).
• Above 19 Years: The Embassy may ask you to appear for an interview if you wish to study a vocational, language, commercial or fine arts non-graduate/postgraduate degree course (including the University of London (UOL) tuition programmes).

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Cost of Singapore Student Visa

Candidates looking to apply for a Singapore Study Visa are required to pay the following visa fee

• Processing Fee
  A processing fee of S$30 (Rs 1,841 approx) is required for every application submitted to ICA. The fee is non-refundable. For submission, via SOLAR  you’ll be required to make payment by credit/debit card or Internet banking. 
• Issuance Fee
  A S$60 (Rs 3,685 approx) issuance fee is charged on every student's pass issued and a further S$30 multiple-entry visa fee. The fee is payable when the successful applicant completes the formality to collect the Student's Pass.

Documents Required for Singapore Student Visa

The following documents will be required for application purposes:

• Valid passport – Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your period of stay in Singapore.
• Completed Student Visa Application Forms – ICA form 16 & Form V36
• Application fee payment receipt, as you are required to pay S$30, which translates roughly to Rs 1,841. An issuance fee of S$60 (Rs 3,685) has to be paid once the Student's Pass is approved and issued.
• The offer letter – You need to have an offer of a place from a Singapore institute/university. The forms are usually issued after the tuition fees have been received.
• Two passport-sized photographs (if applicable)
• Bank Statements - Funds to be shown = Tuition fee 8400 S$
• Fixed Deposit Receipts (if necessary)
• Bank loan sanction letter (if necessary)
• Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools you attended
• Test scores that your college required, such as the TOEFL, GRE, or GMAT
• How you will pay for all educational, living and travel costs

Note: Additional documentation may be required. During the personal interview, additional documents may be requested by the interviewer. These may be documents to prove evidence of academic or financial status.

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How to Apply for Singapore Student Visa?

New applications for a Student’s Pass must be submitted at least one month before the commencement of the course. Applications must be submitted through the Student’s Pass On-Line Application & Registration (SOLAR) system. 

Registration of Application by an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL)
Before the foreign student submits an application for Student’s Pass-through SOLAR, the college must first register the student through SOLAR with the following information:

• Name, date of birth, gender and nationality of the student
• Course details, course commencement, and course end dates
• SOLAR application reference number

Submission of eForm 16 by Student 
Once the college has successfully registered the student, the student may log in to SOLAR to submit eForm 16. Applicants must have the following information before logging into SOLAR:

• A registration acknowledgement notice with the login information provided by the college
• Passport details (passport number, date of expiry, etc.)
• Singapore’s address and contact details (if not available, provide the school’s registered address)
• Applicant’s email address.
• One recent passport-sized colour photograph

Upon submission of the eForm 16 through SOLAR, students are required to print a copy of the eForm for submission to the Student’s Pass Unit, ICA, to complete formalities for the issuance of a Student’s Pass.

Dependents

The spouse and children of full-time graduate research students can get sponsorship from the university for a Social Visit Pass to stay in Singapore. Graduate students should get their spouses and children to apply for an entry visa at Singapore's embassy.  When the spouse and children arrive in Singapore, they will be given a 4-week Social Visit Pass at the airport.

Additional Information

You can work part-time for up to 16 hours per week. Work permits are not required for those who want to work during holidays, as they can work full-time without any visa restrictions.

After the degree program is over, international students can submit an application for a one-year Visit Pass to ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore), if they want to look for employment opportunities in Singapore. This can be done online through e-VP.

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Where to Apply for a Singapore Student Visa?

There are different establishment of Singapore Government in Indian cities. Students can reach any of these centre to complete the application process.

Singapore High Commission, New Delhi
Chancery N-88, Panchsheel Park
New Delhi-110017
Telephone: 91-11-41019801/ 91-11-41019804/ 91-11-41019818

Singapore Consulate, Chennai

17-A North Boag Road
Chennai-600017
Telephone: 91-44-2815-8207/ 91-44-2815-8208

Singapore Consulate, Mumbai
Consulate 101, 10th Floor, Maker Chambers IV, 222, Jamnalal Bajaj Road, 
Mumbai-400-021
Telephone: 91-22-2204-3205/ 91-22-2204-3209

Scholarships for Studying in Singapore

Singapore has emerged as the latest entrant in the international education industry and within a short period, it has gained a reputation for itself in this domain. To attract more international students, many universities both private and public are offering various scholarships. Apart from this, students can benefit from a lot of other fellowships offered by different organizations and governments. We have listed some of the popular scholarships for pursuing higher education in Singapore.

• Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program
• INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Diversity Scholarship 68
• Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
• CCSE Graduate Scholarship
• Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award