Purpose and scope
The form records student identity, school/course, residence and immigration declarations. eForm 16A adds a separate local-sponsor declaration.
Information and procedure
The following separates the document’s main parts and applicable requirements.
| Part | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Identity/birth/nationality/religion, passport, school/course and requested period |
| Residence | Parents’ residential status/NRIC/FIN, Singapore address/contact and five-year residence history |
| Background | Entry refusal/deportation, convictions, entry bans and different passports/names; attach explanations for yes answers |
| Declaration | Truthful particulars, lawful study/stay and verification consent; date and applicant signature |
| Sponsor | School officer or individual signs the relevant section and accepts repatriation/maintenance responsibility |
Completion and follow-up
Complete mandatory fields and check current study/work exemptions against the relevant ICA application page. An application form is not permission to study or work.
Official ICA source
Written independently from ICA’s English original. The linked source supplies the complete document and subsequent updates.