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Preparing to leave India and study in Singapore? Find out what you need to know for your student visa application.
It’s a bit closer to home, it’s famed for its world-class universities, and it’s affordable: it’s not surprising, really, that Singapore is so popular among the Indian students.
What type of visa do I need?
Once you have received an acceptance letter (valid for two weeks) from an institute of higher education in Singapore, you need to apply for a Student’s Pass to be eligible to study there. However, if you already have a Dependent Pass or an Immigration Exemption Order, or a Long-Term Visit Pass, you may be able to bypass this stage.
For students studying a short course with module that will be completed in the 30 days visa period, a Short-Term Visit Visa will be adequate.
You should make your application for a Student’s Pass to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. You can do this online using the Student's Pass Online Application & Registration (SOLAR) system. A Student's Pass is generally valid for the entire duration of your course.
How long does it take?
Those applying for a Student’s Pass for the first time must submit their application not more than two months, and not less than one month, before their course begins. Applications are processed quickly and will not take more than 10 working days. However, apply early to avoid eleventh hour panic since as some applications may take a little longer than normal to be processed, particularly during July and August.
How much does it cost?
A processing fee of S$30 (around 1,850 INR) is charged for every application submitted to the ICA. An additional issuance fee of S$60 (around 3,700 INR) must be paid once the Student's Pass is issued.
Overseas students at certain institutes of higher education are permitted to work while they study. During term time, these eligible students are permitted to work 16 hours per week. Work permits are not required for those who want to work during holidays.
Overseas students should visit the website of Ministry of Manpower to find out if their institution’s students are afforded work privileges.
Can I work after graduation?
Upon completion of their degree program, overseas students may submit an application for a Long-Term Visit Pass for one year to ICA, if they wish to seek employment in Singapore. This can be done electronically. Prospective employers usually make this application for you.
Useful contacts
High Commission of the Republic of Singapore, New Delhi
E-6 Chandragupta Marg
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Preparing to leave India and study in Singapore? Find out what you need to know for your student visa application.
It’s a bit closer to home, it’s famed for its world-class universities, and it’s affordable: it’s not surprising, really, that Singapore is so popular among the Indian students.
What type of visa do I need?
Once you have received an acceptance letter (valid for two weeks) from an institute of higher education in Singapore, you need to apply for a Student’s Pass to be eligible to study there. However, if you already have a Dependent Pass or an Immigration Exemption Order, or a Long-Term Visit Pass, you may be able to bypass this stage.
For students studying a short course with module that will be completed in the 30 days visa period, a Short-Term Visit Visa will be adequate.
You should make your application for a Student’s Pass to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. You can do this online using the Student's Pass Online Application & Registration (SOLAR) system. A Student's Pass is generally valid for the entire duration of your course.
How long does it take?
Those applying for a Student’s Pass for the first time must submit their application not more than two months, and not less than one month, before their course begins. Applications are processed quickly and will not take more than 10 working days. However, apply early to avoid eleventh hour panic since as some applications may take a little longer than normal to be processed, particularly during July and August.
How much does it cost?
A processing fee of S$30 (around 1,850 INR) is charged for every application submitted to the ICA. An additional issuance fee of S$60 (around 3,700 INR) must be paid once the Student's Pass is issued.
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Can I work while I study?
Overseas students at certain institutes of higher education are permitted to work while they study. During term time, these eligible students are permitted to work 16 hours per week. Work permits are not required for those who want to work during holidays.
Overseas students should visit the website of Ministry of Manpower to find out if their institution’s students are afforded work privileges.
Can I work after graduation?
Upon completion of their degree program, overseas students may submit an application for a Long-Term Visit Pass for one year to ICA, if they wish to seek employment in Singapore. This can be done electronically. Prospective employers usually make this application for you.
Useful contacts
High Commission of the Republic of Singapore, New Delhi
E-6 Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Telephone: +91-11-4600-0800
Emergency Telephone: +91-981-020-3595
Fax: +91-11-4601-6412
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mfa.gov.sg/New-Delhi
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai
17-A North Boag Road
T.Nagar, Chennai - 600017
Tamil Nadu, India
Telephone: +91-44-2815-8207 / +91-44-2815-8208 (for visa queries only)
Emergency Telephone: +91-984-003-3136
Fax: +91-44-2815-8209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/chennai
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Mumbai
152, 14th floor Maker Chambers IV
222 Jamnalal Bajaj Road
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400-021, India
Telephone: +91-22-2204-3205 / +91-22-2204-3209
Emergency Telephone: +91-82910-32836
Fax: +91-22-2204-3203
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mfa.gov.sg/mumbai
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