Detailed explanation of the materials and procedures for studying abroad visa in Singapore

Now Singapore, with its bilingual environment, is the choice of many international students. It is only the first step for students to get the offer from the University of Singapore, and then they have to apply for a study visa. Just go and see how to apply for its study visa.

First, the student permit

The student ID card is a passport for foreigners to study full-time in Singapore.

The validity of this visa depends on the length of the course the students attend, and it is a multiple-entry visa.

All international students studying full-time in Singapore must apply for a student permit and visa (if applicable) from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Applicants who need a visa to enter the country, please make sure to apply for a student pass from ICA at least two months before the start of school.

Upon arrival in Singapore, the staff will arrange for the applicant to collect the "Student Pass" from the Singapore Immigration Bureau.

The student ID card is a long-term residence permit with multiple trips. With this student pass, applicants can freely enter and leave Singapore during their study in Singapore without having to apply for another visa.

Second, the materials required for students to apply for a permit

1. Copy of student passport

2. Photo (two-inch passport photo) 1.

3. Birth notarization/birth certificate (in Chinese and English)

4. Notarization of graduation certificate (in Chinese and English)

5. Notarization of students' reading certificates or scores (in Chinese and English)

63,000 SGD certificates of deposit or certificates of deposit (with a maturity of 6 months)

7. Parents' employment and salary certificate (in Chinese and English) (if not retired)

8. My employment and salary certificate (in Chinese and English) (if I have a job)

9. Apply for the original address

10. If students are below 12, they need to prepare a hospital vaccine notarization and apply for a vaccine certificate from the Ministry of Health of Singapore.

Note: the work certificate and deposit certificate are both proof of the financial situation of the applicant or family, and cannot be tampered with!

Third, the process of studying abroad visa in Singapore

first step

Get the Singapore school Offer；;

Second step

Submit a student visa application to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA);

Third step

After the application is approved, ICA will send a letter of approval in principle (IPA) to the students, who will enter Singapore with IPA and passport.

Remarks: IPA letter is not a student ID card. It can only be used for entering Singapore for the first time, and IPA letters cannot be reused.

Fourth step

After students arrive in Singapore, they need to bring all relevant materials and make an appointment with ICA (online) in exchange for a student pass. "As long as ICA verifies that there is no problem with your materials, it will directly approve the issuance of student ID cards.

Remarks: The student ID card is a long-term residence permit for multiple trips. With this student pass, applicants can freely enter and leave Singapore while studying in Singapore, and no visa is required.

Four. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it necessary to go to Beijing for an interview when applying for a study visa?

Generally speaking, it is not necessary, unless international students apply for small private educational institutions in Singapore themselves.

② After signing, do you have a physical examination at home or abroad?

According to the regulations of the Singapore Immigration Bureau, students who successfully apply for a study visa must have a physical examination at a locally recognized medical institution.

Is there an age limit for applying for this visa?

The age limit for entering primary schools is 6 to 14 years old, and the age limit for entering secondary schools is 12 to 16 years old. The age limit for applying for a university study visa is under 30, and the age for applying for a master's degree is relaxed to 45.

(4) How much deposit should the bank deposit certificate reach?

According to the requirements of Singapore Immigration Bureau, generally speaking, the bank deposit certificate of international student visa needs about RMB 6.5438+0.6 million, which is fixed for six months.

⑤ How long does it take to apply for a visa?

If it is a school applying for SQC certification, the visa period is 2 to 4 weeks, and if it is other schools, it usually takes 2 months.