Eligibility
For full-time studies at Institutes of Higher Learning, Accepted as a full-time matriculated/registered student at an institution listed by ICA. Valid DP/LTVP/Immigration Exemption Order holders have the applicable non-religious-study exemption while their existing pass remains valid; religious study has separate rules.
Listed institutions
The IHL route applies to full-time matriculated/registered students accepted by the institutions below. Use the official school name when selecting a course or registration.
| Group | Institution |
|---|---|
| Local universities | National University of Singapore |
| Local universities | Nanyang Technological University |
| Local universities | Singapore Management University |
| Local universities | Singapore Institute of Technology |
| Local universities | Singapore University of Social Sciences |
| Local universities | Singapore University of Technology and Design |
| Local polytechnics | Nanyang Polytechnic |
| Local polytechnics | Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
| Local polytechnics | Republic Polytechnic |
| Local polytechnics | Singapore Polytechnic |
| Local polytechnics | Temasek Polytechnic |
| Offshore institutes with local campuses | École Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales |
| Offshore institutes with local campuses | INSEAD (Singapore) |
| Offshore institutes with local campuses | SP Jain School of Global Management |
| Offshore institutes with local campuses | DigiPen Institute of Technology |
| Offshore institutes with local campuses | German Institute of Science and Technology – TUM Asia |
| Offshore institutes with local campuses | Assas International School (Singapore) |
Documents and timeline
Prepare the school registration acknowledgement, passport biodata, relevant birth certificate, personal/family information, educational/work history, financial support, Singapore contacts/address, email and a compliant photo. Apply online two to three months before course commencement. A pending application does not extend a visit pass. New/renewal applications follow the applicable school route.
Fee, processing and issuance
The non-refundable processing fee is S$45. Usual processing excluding submission day: One week; two weeks if a visa is required. Some cases take longer. After approval, complete the IPA conditions and formalities before the pass is issued.
Translations and payment
Supply originals, copies for ICA and accepted English translations. ICA accepts issuing-country embassy translations, notarial translations, or private translations attested by the relevant embassy or notarised in Singapore/the issuing country. ICA does not endorse private translation companies and may request additional records. The source lists Visa/MasterCard, AMEX, the stated Singapore internet-banking accounts and PayNow for payment.
Official ICA source
Written independently from ICA’s English original. The linked source supplies the complete document and subsequent updates.