All students travelling into Singapore, must adhere to the stipulated guidelines by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Please visit this link for more information, before making any travel plan to Singapore: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/gfreshmenguide/immigration-for-international-students

Visa Matters

If your application is successful, ICA will issue you an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter. Your Student’s Pass will only be issued if you meet all the requirements stipulated in the letter. You must be in Singapore on a valid immigration pass for the completion of formalities for the Student’s Pass to be issued. If you require a visa to enter Singapore, the visa will be automatically included in your In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter.

You may enter Singapore by producing the IPA letter at the immigration checkpoint, where you will be granted a Visit Pass. Before your Student’s Pass can be issued, you will need to download and acknowledge a copy of the Student’s Pass Terms and Conditions form.

Student Pass

Book STP from ICA or NTU OSE

Step 1: Upload documents: ICA medical examination form (including chest X-ray report, HIV report) terms condition signature. It will need about a week to process.

Step 2: After completion of Step 1, you can make an STP appointment directly after paying S$90. E-appointment ID is the last three digits of the application number on the IPA letter.

Step 3: NTU will also organize the visa collection (OSE) on campus, depending on the email notification, so you do not need to make a special trip to ICA, directly at the designated place on campus to review the materials and record fingerprints on it.

Book NTU Health Screening

All international students must undergo a health screening at the Fullerton Healthcare @ NTU prior to admission to the University. You are required by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to undergo the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) test and Chest X-ray to exclude Tuberculosis for the issuance of Student's Pass.

These tests are to be STRICTLY done ONLY in Singapore. The health screening fee is S$50 (inclusive of prevailing GST) for international students which includes the fee for HIV test.

Complimentary airport pickup is available for NTU EEE MSc students upon registration, subject to availability.

Public Transport

Singapore has a highly developed transportation system and most places can be easily accessed via the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system and buses.

There are several ways to pay for your rides, including contactless bank cards, mobile wallets and EZ-Link cards. Do note that foreign issued bank cards will incur administrative fee.

Taxis or private hire cars

You can also choose to book taxis or private hire cars (PHCs) through mobile apps such as CDG Taxi, Grab, Gojek, TADA for convenient travel.

Navigating the City

You can use your mobile phone’s map navigation app to plan your journeys or choose from many options like Google Maps, CityMapper, SG NextBus and Moovit. These apps provide detailed route planning and real-time transit information.

Opening a Bank Account

As a newcomer to Singapore, a Singapore bank account is essential, here are some information about Singapore banks.

Documents Required to Open an Account:

1. Passport
2. Student Pass/IPA Letter
3. Offer
4. Proof of address

Banks in Singapore

There are three leading local banks in Singapore, DBS/POSB, OCBC Bank and UOB. Students can choose their preferred bank to open a local bank account for daily living and studying fees. 

Mobile Phone and Internet

To set up a mobile plan in Singapore, you can choose between prepaid and postpaid options. Prepaid plans offer flexibility without contracts, allowing you to better control your monthly expenses. Postpaid plans offer bundled services such as data, calls, and SMS, billed monthly. Compare offerings from local telcos such as Singtel, StarHub, and M1 to find a plan that fits your budget and lifestyle needs.