Visa Requirements for Students in Singapore
Visa requirements for students that want to study in Singapore are different for students depending on their citizenship. Select you country below, learn about the relevant regulations and find the embassies and consulates in your country!
1.Step: Select your Country
Visa Requirments for Students
Students wishing to study in Singapore will need to apply for a student pass to be granted entry to Singapore. The student pass is a substitue for the student visa. Student passes are issued only to full-time international students, Please contact RocApply for more more information.
Singapore unfortunately does not have embassies in every country. If your country does not have an Embassy or consulate then its best to apply online for the pass.
To obtain a Singapore study Visa you will need to bring the following Documents:
Document Checklist for a study Visa in Singapore
Students of certain countries might need to apply for an entry visa. They can check at the immigrations website of Singapore
It is noted that the applicant has to liase with their institute. The university will be required to apply for the student at the online application service. Failure to do so might result in the student not being grantedb their pass
If you fail to submit all the documents in time, the embassy will ask you to book another date for your appointment, therefore to avoid delays please submit all the documents in full.
As the Visa process for international students can take up to 3 months, depending on the country, we strongly encourage you to calculate enough time for it
Extending the student pass once in Singapore
A student pass is supposed to last the entire period of your programme and does not need to be renewed. That is unless there are other circumstances at play.
How to extend a passport with my student Visa
For each and every country there are different processes to extend passports of which RocApply advises students to consult with their respective embassies concerning the process and travel only with a valid passport for at least one year.
Whats Next Now that you have the acceptance letter?
Step 1: Pay the tuition fees on the Acceptance letter( Please be very careful with the bank names and account)
Step 2: Send RocApply together with the university the receipts of the payment through email
Step 3: University tracks the bank transaction and confirms the payment after 8 working days
Step 4: University and RocApply will send you a letter confirming the payment which will be needed at the visa offices
Step 5: Prepare the following documents https://www.rocapply.com/study-in-singapore/about-singapore/singapore-visa-requirements.html (Remember you do not need to actually buy the air-ticket but you can only reserve and get an itinerary it incase you need to change the dates)
How About Accommodation?
Regarding accommodation, we recommend staying on campus the first year and we will notify the university to reserve you a room as soon as you pay tuition fees. The rent for the room should be around 200 to 600 dollars per month.
Who will pick me up at the Airport?
Once you have confirmed your arrival date in Singapore please send the university and RocApply an email with your air ticket information so that we best advice you on how to proceed. This is because circumstances are different depending on the varsity
Please note that you may need to pay for transportation from the Airport to the university on your first arrival.
Singapore Visitors Visa
For parents wanting to visit their children studying in Singapore securing a visa is relatively easy considering that Singapore in a tourism-dominated economy.
Further Assistance
If you are still looking for the right university and affordable programs in Singapore visit our Study in Singapore Page.
If you have any questions, want to consult or need help with preparation for visa application please contact RocApply.
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