Insworld will apply for a Student Pass on the applicant’s behalf once we have received the applicant’s written acceptance of our offer and a signed Student Contract.  

The application for a Student Pass will take approximately 4-6 weeks. The following documents are required to be forwarded to Insworld before we can process the application:

• Completed Student Pass Online Application Form

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• Two recent passport sized photographs
• Photocopy of international passport (bio-data page/s only)
• Translated and certified birth certificate
• Translated and certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates

Additional documents are required from:

a) Applicants from visa required countries will also need to provide copies of the following:

1. Proof of financial ability in the form of bank statements – minimum amount of SGD30,000
2. A letter from a company confirming the monthly salary/income of the applicant's sponsor

b) Applicants with a parent/spouse who is a Singaporean national or Permanent Resident in Singapore will need to provide:

1. Copy of parents/spouses Marriage Certificate
2. Parents/spouses highest education certificate
3. Parents/spouses letter of employment or a copy of a Business Registration Certificate if the  parent/spouse is self-employed.
4. Parents/spouses monthly CPF contributions for the past 12 months
5. Parents/spouses Tax Assessment Notices for the past 2 years

c) If the applicant is from the PRC and above 19 years of age, the applicant will be expected to attend an Interview at the Singapore Embassy in Beijing and the following additional documents should be prepared in advance:

1. Original and photocopies of applicant’s birth certificate
2. Original and photocopies of highest academic education certificate
3. Original and photocopies of transcripts
4. 6 months of RMB200,000 in the form of Fixed Deposit Advice
5. Parent's monthly income statements slips for the past 6 months

All the notarial certificates must be issued by the local Chinese Notary Public Office, certified by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC as well as the Singapore Embassy/Consulate-General in China

Approval of Students Pass

Once the Student Pass is approved, the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore will provide an In-Principal Approval (IPA) Letter. The student may use this letter to enter Singapore on a Social Visit Pass.

On arrival in Singapore, Insworld will assist the student to collect the Student Pass. Some of the documents that may be requested are:

1. Medical Check-up (please set aside S$45.00 to cover the medical check-up cost)
2. Security Deposit, if required (Chart is provided below)
3. International Passport and the Embarkation Card

Security Deposit

When the application for a Students Pass is approved, an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter will be issued for the applicant to complete the formalities and collect the Student’s Pass card at ICA. The Security Deposit if required, would be indicated in the IPA letter to the applicant. Please click here for a copy of the Security Bond Form.

The amount of Security Deposit (if required) is listed in the table below:

Applicants are not required to furnish a Security Deposit if they are:

• Nationals from Malaysia and Brunei;
• Holders of valid Dependant’s Pass, long term Visit Pass and work pass;
• Children/Spouse of Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents;
• Foreign students who study in kindergartens registered with MOE/childcare centres licensed by MCYS; Foreign students who attend a full-time course at an approved PEO that is awarded the SQC(PEO)/EduTrust Star/EduTrust status;
• Foreign students who pursue a full-time university degree (Graduate/Post-Graduate) programme, except for the University of London (UOL) tuition programme, at an approved PEO; and
• Below 16 years old at the point of application.