Student Pass (STP) Application
Student Pass (STP) Application
All foreigners, other than holders of valid Long-Term Visit Passes, Dependant's Passes, and Immigration Exemption Order holders, are required to apply for a Student's Pass if he/she wishes to pursue full-time studies in an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL).
To apply for a Student's Pass, a foreign student must first be accepted and offered a place as a full-time matriculated or registered student in an IHL in Singapore.
Students must submit the eForm 16 through the Student's Pass On-Line Application & Registration (SOLAR) system.
Prior to completing the eForm 16, ensure that your details are accurate.
1. Ensure that the “Student Name” matches your passport. Do not include commas (,).
2. Before proceeding with the application submission in SOLAR, please ensure that the details below are correct.
- Name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- Course programme
SOLAR Log-in
Head to the SOLAR Website, and log in using the following details:
- SOLAR application no.
- Name
- Nationality
- Date of Birth
- Sex
Guide
Students may refer to the SOLAR Initial Submission Process guide on how to complete the eForm 16.
Ensure that your email address is accurate in the STP eForms to receive email notifications.
Please check the ICA eService regularly for any clarifications or documents requested by ICA. Students may be required to upload any requested document(s) into the ICA e-service within 14 days of notification.
Payment
Your student pass application will be processed after the processing fee (SGD 45) has been made.
Student’s Pass application typically takes 10 - 14 working days (excluding the date of submission) to process and is subject to approval by ICA.
Successful applicants will be issued with an in-principle approval (IPA) letter by ICA.
For applicants who require a visa to enter Singapore, a visa will be incorporated in the IPA letter. Students need not apply for a separate visa and may enter Singapore by producing the IPA letter at the checkpoints.
After the Student Pass Application is approved, you can download a copy of the IPA letter from the SOLAR Website.
