International students wishing to pursue full-time studies in Singapore in an institution are required to apply for a student pass.

New Applications

New applications must be submitted at least two months and not more than six months from the course commencement date. Applicants are not required to be present in Singapore while their applications are being considered. No extension of stay will be considered while the applications are being processed.

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

Basic Documents Required

• 2 copies of Form 16, Form V39S and Form V36 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.)
• 2 recent passport-size photographs (color/black & white) to be pasted on the top right-hand corner of Form 6
• Applicant's official birth certificate (photocopy)
• Applicant's certified/notarized copies of highest educational certificates and result transcripts
• Page(s) of applicant's travel document bearing personal particulars (photocopy)
• Local sponsor's identity card (photocopy)
• 1 copy of Form V36A duly completed and signed by the school

The following additional documents are required if:

1) Applicant is a national from visa-required countries

• Documentary proof of financial ability in the form of bank statements/fixed deposit accounts/savings accounts (photocopy)

2) One of the applicant's parents/step parents is a Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident

• Parent's/step parent's official marriage/divorce certificate and applicant's custody paper, where applicable (photocopy)
• Parent's/step parent's highest educational certificate (photocopy)
• Parent's/step parent's letter of employment (letter should state date of commencement of employment, designation and salary per month) or copy of Business Registration Certificate (Instant Computer Printout) if applicant's parent/step parent is self-employed. These documents should not be issued more than 1 month ago
• Spouse's monthly CPF contribution for the past 12 months
• Spouse's Income Tax Assessment Notices for the past 3 years (photocopy)

3) Applicant's spouse is a Singapore Citizen/Singapore Permanent Resident

• Spouse's marriage/divorce certificate, where applicable (photocopy)
• Spouse's highest educational certificates (photocopy)
• Spouse's letter of employment (letter should state date of commencement of employment, designation and salary per month) or Business Registration Certificate (Instant Computer Printout) if applicant's spouse is self-employed. These documents should not be issued more than 1 month ago
• Spouse's monthly CPF contribution for the past 12 months
• Spouse's Income Tax Assessment Notices for the past 3 years (photocopy)