Application of Student's Pass


 CategoryActions / Information Required
1.Full-Time International Students

You must hold a valid Student's Pass issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore for your studies in NTU.

2.

Dependant's Pass (DP) holder

Immigration Exemption Order (IEO)

You are permitted to study at NTU with a Dependant's Pass (DP)/Immigration Exemption Order (IEO). However, if your DP/IEO expires or is terminated before you finish your course, you must apply for a Student's Pass to continue your studies at NTU. 

To apply for the Student's Pass (STP), you need to submit a service request through the NTU Student One Stop Portal
3. Part-Time Students

Not eligible to apply for Student's Pass.

4. Application of Student’s Pass
You must submit an application at least 2 months but not more than 3 months before the commencement of the course, through ICA Student’s Pass Online Application and Registration (SOLAR) System.

Guide on how to apply for Student’s Pass online can be downloaded here.

More information on Student’s Pass can be found below.

 

 

Prior to your Student's Pass submission to ICA, NTU will need to register your particulars through the ICA SOLAR system with the following details:

  • Your name, date of birth, gender, and nationality (as appear in your travel document)
  • Course details, course commencement and end dates
  • SOLAR application (AKA Registration Acknowledgement Letter)

Undergraduate students can access the Undergraduate Acceptance Link after obtaining the matriculation number.

Postgraduate students can look out for the Confirmation of Acceptance email sent to the inbox/ junk folder after confirming acceptance. The SOLAR application (AKA Registration Acknowledgement Letter) details will be indicated in the email.

Please ensure the following when submitting eForm 16 at ICA SOLAR system:

  • All your particulars and programme name* are correctly captured in eForm 16.
  • NRIC/FIN number of your parents if they are Singaporeans or foreigners working or living in Singapore. Otherwise, leave it blank.
  • A Singapore address and contact details. You may leave it blank if there is no local address/contact details.
  • A Reachable email address.

*Note: Should there be any discrepancies, please inform us through Ask One Stop and do not proceed with the submission

You have to pay a non-refundable processing fee of $45 within 7 days upon submission of your eForm 16 with completed documents. Failing which, the application will be withdrawn. ICA SOLAR system only accepts payment via credit/debit card and internet banking only. 

Some applications may take longer time to process as stated below.  You may enquire about the application status using the e-Service.

  • Application without Visa – Within One Week
  • Application with Visa – Within Two Weeks

You may check your Student Pass application status via ICA SOLAR system. If approved, you may print the outcome letter of your Student's Pass.

Your visa will be incorporated in the IPA letter if you require visa. You need not apply separately and may enter Singapore with the IPA letter at the Singapore checkpoints

If the period of your studies is 6 months or more, you are required to pass a medical examination based on ICA’s requirements (Medical Examination Report).

Upon satisfactory completion of the medical examination, you are required to submit endorsed medical examination via SOLAR system for the completion of the Student's Pass formalities with ICA in Singapore, to be issued the digital student’s pass.

Access ICA SOLAR system to complete the next 3 steps for the COF as shown below.

Once ICA approves the documents, you will be notified to make payment within 7 days. If payment is not made within the deadline, ICA will cancel your application. You will need to repeat the application process.

Issuance Fee

S$60
Multiple-journey fee (if applicable)
·         Determined by ICA

S$30

 

Please note that the completion of Student's Pass formalities with ICA is strictly by e-appointment ONLY at the ICA building. This must be done within the validity of your Short-Term Visit Pass or before the expiry date of your IPA letter, whichever is earlier.  ICA will NOT entertain student walk-in without e-appointment.

If the e-appointment date is beyond the validity of Short-Term Visit Pass, please extend your Short-Term Visit Pass at ICA website.

If you have attended the e-appointment with ICA officers at the ICA building or the offsite enrolment at NTU (if applicable) to complete your Student’s Pass formalities (COF), you are not required to extend your Short-Term Visit Pass should your digital Student's Pass issued after your Short-Term Visit Pass expired.

Important Notes:

1) Singapore Mobile Number

The Singapore mobile number that can receive SMS, must be ready by the time of the biometrics enrolment/completion of formalities (COF) of the Student's Pass as a one-time OTP will be sent to the Singapore mobile number provided. In the event if you do not have a Singapore mobile number, you can use the Singapore mobile number of an authorized proxy (e.g., sponsor or parent, etc.), that can receive SMS, so long as the owner of the mobile number is aware that his/her mobile number is being used for the retrieval of the digital Student's Pass.

2) Overstaying

Please be informed that Overstaying is a punishable offence under the Immigration Act. If you overstay beyond the validity of your immigration pass, you may be subjected to a composition fine and prosecution in court.  Application/approval of Student’s Pass does not constitute legal extension of stay in Singapore. 
You must have a valid immigration pass at all times.

 

Upon successful completion of formalities (i.e. enrolment of biometrics), students should expect to receive the “Login email” from [email protected] which will be sent to their email addresses as provided in the eForms, not more than 1 week from the date of enrolment.

Students can retrieve their digital STP based on the steps below.

 Retrieving Digital Student PassActions / Information Required
1. With Singpass Login
2.Non-Singpass Login