Guide to studying in Singapore

To study in Singapore, entry is an important thing. How can I successfully apply for a study visa in Singapore? Dear, let me tell you something about studying in Singapore.

Baggage preparation

1. Clothing: Singapore is a typical tropical island country with a warm and humid climate all year round. T-shirts, jeans, trousers, casual shorts and other summer clothes are often worn, and underwear on campus is more casual. This kind of clothes can be worn everyday, but there is no need to carry too much. Alternatively, students can choose to bring some coats or sports tops to keep out the cold in a cold air-conditioned room. A nice shirt, tie, trousers and leather shoes for a very rare formal occasion.

In addition, Singapore can buy good and cheap things during the big sale from May to July every year, as well as during the promotional activities around Christmas and New Year.

2. Electrical appliances: Singapore's current is 240 volts, 50 hertz alternating current, which can bring three or two plugs. Small appliances imported from Singapore are very cheap, so it is better to buy walkman, camera and computer accessories in Singapore.

3. Drugs: cold medicine, Huanglian Shangqing pill, spiramycin, Piyanping, Yunnan Baiyao, cooling oil, essential balm, watermelon frost spray and antibiotics. If you have other conventional tonics at ordinary times, you can also take them in moderation, but don't bring Chinese herbal medicines to avoid being detained by the customs. You'd better have a physical examination before you leave, so that you can know your physical condition and get rid of some expensive treatments abroad, such as filling your teeth.

Let's see what documents we need to bring.

Before departure, you must personally check all your travel documents, such as passport, student permit approval letter from Singapore Immigration Bureau, visa issued by Singapore Embassy, exit card issued by China public security department, health certificate (yellow book) issued by China epidemic prevention department, etc. At the same time, you should also bring the originals of all your academic qualifications (including notarial certificates), as well as birth certificates and notarial certificates of parents' marriage certificates, which may be used in the future.

International flights generally start check-in two hours before the plane takes off and end check-in 30 minutes before the plane takes off. What needs to be shown to the counter staff are: China passport, visa and air ticket. Check the luggage and keep the luggage tag.

Need special reminder, don't check and keep luggage for unfamiliar people; Don't leave your luggage with others. This is not only to prevent loss, but also to prevent being used by people with ulterior motives.

When going abroad, you must go through the border inspection. The documents you need to submit are: China passport, student permit approval letter from Singapore Immigration Bureau, visa issued by Singapore Embassy and exit card issued by China Exit-Entry Administration Bureau.

Need to bear the cost of living and studying for at least six months. Customs officers can truthfully declare and explain the currency they carry with them when inquiring about it. Never lie or hide cash. Once found, it may be confiscated or cause unnecessary trouble.

Let's take a look at the entry visa application guide.

Applicable to applications submitted directly to the Immigration and Customs Bureau or the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore and approved, including the following types:

A person who has received a notice of permanent residence in Singapore from the Immigration and Customs Bureau.

Persons who have been approved in principle by the Singapore Immigration and Customs Bureau or the Ministry of Manpower to be issued with various permits. Such as work permit, employment permit, student permit, long-term social access permit, professional access permit, etc.

Persons who have been approved by the Immigration and Customs Bureau and notified to obtain visas from the Consulate General of Singapore in Xiamen.

* Holders of China passports, international air tickets and third-country entry visas are granted visa-free access within 72 hours of transit in Singapore.

Time required for visa: one week.

Short-term visa requirements: within 90 days.

Long-term visa requirements: more than 90 days

Finally, let's take a look at the entry precautions.

1. packing: summer clothes without Chinese herbal medicine.

Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate, which is warm and humid all year round, and the annual temperature is between 24℃ and 32℃. It is recommended to bring more summer clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, trousers and casual shorts. In addition, students can choose to bring some coats or sports tops to keep out the cold in cold air-conditioned rooms, and bring a better set of shirts, ties, trousers and leather shoes for formal occasions. Usually you can bring a pair of sports shoes, a pair of casual shoes and a pair of sandals and slippers.

Small appliances imported from Singapore are very cheap. Walkman, CD Walkman, camera and computer accessories are best bought in Singapore. The medicine may include some cold medicines, Huanglian Shangqing Pills, spiramycin (to prevent toothache), Piyanping (insect bite), Yunnan Baiyao, cooling oil, essential balm, watermelon frost spray, antibiotics, etc. Usually, if you have other conventional tonics, you can bring them in moderation, but don't bring Chinese herbal medicines (which can be used as medicine belts) to avoid trouble when you go through customs. The voltage in Singapore is 240 volts and 50 hertz alternating current, and students are required to carry three or two plugs.

2. Living expenses: about 750- 1000 Singapore dollars per month.

Singapore is one of the countries with the highest standard of living in Asia, but compared with western countries, Singapore's living consumption is still relatively low, and the prices of basic daily necessities such as food and clothes are very reasonable. The average monthly living expenses of overseas students in Singapore are about S $ 750- 1000 (equivalent to RMB 3,700-5,000), depending on their lifestyle and courses. Students can cook their own meals in the dormitory, or eat in the school cafeteria or the cooked food center outside. Traditional foods from China can be bought in Singapore's markets or supermarkets, and delicious foods from China and all over the world can be selected in the cooked food center outside, with prices ranging from S $2.5 to S $6.

3. Transportation: The price of E-Pass card is favorable.

You can take public transport anywhere in Singapore, and you can pay the fare in cash or EZ-linkCard. You can also enjoy certain price concessions by using EZ-Link card. The monthly transportation fee for students is about S $65,438+000. It should be noted that buses and subways in Singapore are charged by sections. When students use the E-Pass card to get on, get off or get in and out of the subway station, they need to punch in and record the fees.

4. Leave: The attendance rate should not be less than 90%.

The Immigration Department of Singapore requires international students to attend classes at least 90% per month, otherwise the visa will be refused. If students need to take time off due to illness during their study, they need to apply to the dean of the college and provide a sick leave form issued by a regular doctor. Only after approval can they take time off. Anyone who takes leave or returns to China for more than 60 days must reapply to the Singapore Immigration Bureau after the student visa expires, and cannot apply for extension.