Student's Pass in Singapore

Student's Pass · Singapore visa route

study · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Singapore routes

Use education to enter Singapore, but long-term status still depends on work.

Important notes

• Acceptance into an approved full-time course at a Singapore educational institution.
• Student's Pass application through the institution/ICA process, with passport, admission information, and required supporting documents.
• Meet the In-Principle Approval and issuance conditions, including the medical report where applicable.
• Part-time, evening, and weekend courses are generally not eligible; work is limited to the permitted student exemptions.
• Foreign students normally need a Student's Pass unless an existing qualifying immigration pass or exemption applies.
• Students may work only under specific Ministry of Manpower conditions, such as approved institutions and hour limits.

Official source

Official source: Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇮🇩 Indonesia Student stay permit Open this route → 🇲🇾 Malaysia Student Pass Open this route → 🇵🇭 Philippines 9(f) Student visa Open this route → 🇮🇳 India Student visa Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.