Overview
According to the new Immigration Law: Student visa will take up to 2 months to be processed.
The student visa will be processed by adding one month prior to the start date of the studies and 15 days after completion. For example:
- For an acceptance letter - from October 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026
- The visa must be processed - from September 1, 2025 to July 16, 2026
Applications must be submitted at least two months in advance of the start date of studies.
Visa for stays exceeding 90 days for studies, training, internships or voluntary work. This visa may also be issued for stays for au pairs and for conversation class assistants.
Study stays of less than 90 days do not require a study visa. Depending on the applicant's nationality, a short-stay visa may be required (see “Schengen visas").
The following family members may obtain a visa to accompany the student:
- The spouse or unmarried partner.
- Children who are minors or who have a disability.
Visas for students' family members do not constitute work
permits.
All applicants are requested to submit their original
passport along with the application.
Visa Fees
The Revised visa fee and BLS service charge are as follows :
| Duration |
Amount in Singapore dollar (SGD)
|
| Adults |
127.60 SGD |
| BLS International Service charge |
24.00 SGD |
Please note:
- The fee is non-refundable
- The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice
Documents Required
According to the new Immigration Law: Student visa will take up to 2 months to be processed.
The student visa will be processed by adding one month prior to the start date of the studies and 15 days after completion. For example:
- For an acceptance letter - from October 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026
- The visa must be processed - from September 1, 2025 to July 16, 2026
Applications must be submitted at least two months in advance of the start date of studies.
Required documents for the Study Visa Click Here
All applicants are requested to submit their original passport along with the application.
Proof of acceptance and payment of the registration, enrolment or equivalent fees for the studies. Original and a copy of the document proving:
- For higher education, studies of post-compulsory secondary education and training activities, a proof of having paid the registration, enrolment or equivalent fees of the selected institution or educational centre, is also requested.
- Acceptance at an authorized teaching centre to carry out a full-time study programme.
- Acceptance at a research or training centre.
- Acceptance into a student mobility programme (in this case, the applicant must also provide proof of acceptance at a study centre, of having found accommodation with a family or at an institution, and the commitment of the organiser of the programme to bear the costs).
- An agreement with the organization responsible for the volunteer programme.
Photo Specifications
Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements
Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:
- Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre..
