Singapore visas: Guide for Indian students

Those applying for a Student’s Pass for the first time must submit their application not more than two months, and not less than one month, before their course begins. Applications are processed quickly and will not take more than 10 working days. However, apply early to avoid eleventh hour panic since as some applications may take a little longer than normal to be processed, particularly during July and August.

A processing fee of S$30 (around 1,850 INR) is charged for every application submitted to the ICA. An additional issuance fee of S$60 (around 3,700 INR) must be paid once the Student's Pass is issued.

Overseas students at certain institutes of higher education are permitted to work while they study. During term time, these eligible students are permitted to work 16 hours per week. Work permits are not required for those who want to work during holidays.

Overseas students should visit the website of Ministry of Manpower to find out if their institution’s students are afforded work privileges.

Upon completion of their degree program, overseas students may submit an application for a Long-Term Visit Pass for one year to ICA, if they wish to seek employment in Singapore. This can be done electronically. Prospective employers usually make this application for you.

Useful contacts

High Commission of the Republic of Singapore, New Delhi
E-6 Chandragupta Marg

Chanakyapuri

New Delhi 110021
Telephone: +91-11-4600-0800

Emergency Telephone: +91-981-020-3595
Fax: +91-11-4601-6412
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mfa.gov.sg/New-Delhi 

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai
17-A North Boag Road
T.Nagar, Chennai - 600017

Tamil Nadu, India
Telephone: +91-44-2815-8207 / +91-44-2815-8208 (for visa queries only)

Emergency Telephone: +91-984-003-3136
Fax: +91-44-2815-8209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/chennai

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Mumbai
152, 14th floor Maker Chambers IV

222 Jamnalal Bajaj Road

Nariman Point, Mumbai 400-021, India
Telephone: +91-22-2204-3205 / +91-22-2204-3209

Emergency Telephone: +91-82910-32836
Fax: +91-22-2204-3203
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mfa.gov.sg/mumbai