Singapore Student Visa 2025: Requirements, 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. The Singapore student visa 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 a student pass to study there legally. This Singapore student visa lets you enter the country and study at recognised universities and colleges in Singapore. 

You will get approval for your Singapore study visa application quickly if you are eligible. The immigration authority of Singapore takes one month or less to approve this. Apply for a Singapore student pass only after receiving an admission letter from one of Singaporean universities. This article will help you learn more about the Singapore student visa or pass.

Check Out: Student Guide to Singapore 

What is Eligibility for Singapore Student Visa

To get the Singapore student pass early, you must fulfil the eligibility criteria. Your application for a Singaporean student pass will be rejected at an early stage, if you are ineligibile. Here are some basic eligibility criteria for application:

• Student must have been accepted into a full time program at a university in Singapore to be eligible for a student pass.
• You must have sufficient proof to cover the cost of studying in Singapore.
• Student must have no criminal record.
• Applicant should be in good health.
• There's no specific age limit.

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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Singapore Student Visa Cost

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

• Processing Fee: A processing fee of SGD 30 (approx INR 1,845 as per August 2025 rates).
• Issuance Fee: Issuance fee of SGD 60 (~INR 3,690) and an additional SGD 30 (~ INR 1,845) multiple-entry visa fee. Check the current rate at the application.

Note: The fee is non-refundable. For submission, via SOLAR, you’ll be required to make payment by credit/debit card or Internet banking. 

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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 Online Application & Registration (SOLAR) system. 

Registration of Application by an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL)

Before the foreign student applies to 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
• 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
• Passport details
• 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.

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 Offline?

Here are different establishments of the Singapore Government in Indian cities. 

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