1. International Students Unit (ISU) assists the following groups of foreign students in immigration matters related to the application and extension of Student's Pass.

- Full-time graduate students
- Non-graduating students (including exchange students)

1. With effect from 1 Mar 2000, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requires foreigners on Student's Pass who stay in Singapore for 6 months or more to undergo a medical examination, which includes a chest x-ray for tuberculosis and a test for the AIDS-causing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The medical test can be done either in Singapore or overseas using the official medical examination form provided by ICA.

2. The medical report should not be issued more than 3 months ago at the time of submission to ICA. If a medical report was submitted to ICA or Ministry of Manpower not more than 2 years ago, there is no need to re-submit a fresh medical report.

	Students from visa required countries		Extension of SVP for Student's Spouse
	Students from non-visa required countries		Frequently Asked Questions
	Extension of Student's Pass		Cancellation of Student's Pass
	Application of SVP for Student's Spouse		Enquiries

Students from visa required countries

1. Foreign students holding travel documents from the following list of countries will require a Social Visit Visa prior to entry into Singapore.

Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar, People's Republic of China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam, Yemen (please click here for the updated list of countries.)

In addition, those holding Hong Kong Documents of Identity, Macau SAR Travel Permit, Refugee Travel Documents issued by Middle-East countries and Palestinian Authority Passports will also require a Visa.

2. ISU assists students form the above list of countries to apply for an In-Principle Approval Letter for Social Visit Visa and Student's Pass from ICA. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for ICA to process the application.

3. Students have to fill up Form 16 on-line by clicking on the Student's Pass Application and Registration (SOLAR) link from the ICA website using the login information provided by the university. The In-Principle Approval Letter for Social Visit Visa and Student's Pass will be sent to the students prior to their departure for Singapore. Students are to produce this letter at the Immigration checkpoint upon entry into Singapore.

4. After arrival in Singapore, students have to bring along the following documents to ICA to apply for the Student's Pass before the Social Visit Visa expires.

• In-Principle Approval Letter for Social Visit Visa and Student's Pass from ICA
• Passport
• 2 photographs
• Signed copy of Form 16 printed from SOLAR
• Medical Report
• $20 (visa fee, where applicable) and $40 (to be paid by NETS or CashCard only) for each year of study

Students from non-visa required countries

1. Students from countries where there is no need to obtain a visa prior to entry into Singapore would normally be issued a Social Visit Pass for 2 weeks upon entry into Singapore. Students must apply for a Student's Pass at the ICA before the Social Visit Pass expires.

2. Upon arrival in Singapore, students have to fill up Form 16 on-line by clicking on the Student's Pass Application and Registration (SOLAR) link from the ICA website using the login information provided by the university.

3. The following documents are required to apply for the Student's Pass at ICA:

• Student's Pass Approval Letter from ICA
• Passport
• 2 photographs
• Signed copy of Form 16 printed from SOLAR
• Medical Report
• $20 (visa fee, where applicable) and $40 (to be paid by NETS or CashCard only) for each year of study

1. ISU assists students in the extension of Student's Pass up to their maximum candidature.

2. The following documents are required for extension of Student's Pass at ICA:

• Letter from ISU certifying the student's status, course and period of study
• Passport
• 2 photographs
• Form 16 (downloadable from here)
• Medical Report
• $20 (visa fee, where applicable) and $40 (to be paid by NETS or CashCard only) for each year of study

1. ISU assists in the application of Social Vist Pass for the spouses of international graduate students. The period of sponsorship is limited to the minimum candidature of the graduate students.

2. Graduate student's spouse from visa required countries is required to fill up the following 3 forms:

• Form 14, V39A and V6 (downloadable from here under Entry Visa)

3. Student is required to come to ISU with a witness to sign a letter of undertaking. The following documents are required:

• Form 14
• V39A
• V6
• Passport of student and witness
• Marriage certificate

4. Student is required to bring the following documents to ICA to apply for the Social Visit Pass for the spouse:

• Letter of sponsorship from ISU
• Form 14, V39 and V6
• Passport
• 2 spouse photographs
• Marriage certificate
• $20 (to be paid by NETS or CashCard only)

5. Student will be informed by ISU once the In-Principal Approval Letter from ICA is ready for collection. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for ICA to process the application.

6. Student should then produce the In-Principal Approval Letter at ICA to collect the visa card. The visa card should then be sent to the spouse for entry to Singapore.

1. The extension of Social Visit Pass for student's spouse is limited to the minimum candidature of the graduate student.

2. Student is required to come to ISU with the following documents.

• Form 14 and V39I (downloadable from here under Social Visit Pass)
• Passport of student and spouse
• Marriage certificate

3. Student's spouse is requierd to bring the following documents to ICA to apply for the extension of Social Visit Pass personally.

• Letter of sponsorship from ISU
• Form 14 and V39I
• Passport
• 2 photographs
• Marriage certificate
• $20 (to be paid by NETS or CashCard only)

Q1. I am required to fill up Form 16 - Application for Student's Pass and return it to Graduate Studies Branch before my arrival in NTU. Please advise what should be filled up in the following fields:

Type and Serial No. of Travel Document Held:
School/College/University studying in:
Type of Course:
Period Applied For:
Residential Address in Singapore:
Tel No:

International Students Centre
Nanyang Technological University
36 Nanyang Avenue, #02-02
Singapore 639801

Tel: 67906823
Fax: 67934558
e-mail: isc@ntu.edu.sg