Before you arrive in Singapore

As you prepare for your move to Singapore, make sure you have:

• Your RP Letter of Offer.
• A passport with at least 6 months of validity.
• In-Principle Approval for Student Pass (you must submit your application here)
• Made arrangements for your accommodation in Singapore. 
• Gone through the checklist for travellers intending to travel to Singapore at this website to prepare for your travel and entry into Singapore. 
• Refer to the latest Travel Health Control Measures at ICA website.  
  
   

Student Visa Requirements

All international students must apply for a Student’s Pass to pursue full-time studies in Singapore, including students progressing from local secondary schools.

The only exception is for holders of valid Dependant's Pass*, Long-Term Visit Pass or Immigration Exemption Order. They are not required to apply for a Student's Pass and may pursue full-time studies within the duration of their existing pass. If the existing pass expires or is cancelled during their studies, the student will need to apply for a Student's Pass to continue his/her studies, subject to the prevailing Student's Pass eligibility criteria.

Once you’ve received your letter of offer from us, you’ll need to submit an online application here for an In-Principle Approval letter for your Student’s Pass.

You are required to complete your ICA Student's Pass formalities and receive your digital Student's Pass before the start of term. Please refer to our Student’s Pass Application email sent to you for the Step-by-Step instructions.
 

*Note to Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) and Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders:

1) Students on valid Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) and Dependant’s Pass (DP) will need to obtain a separate Letter of Consent (LOC) from Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before commencing internship. The processing time takes at least 4 weeks. If there is a change to the internship company, a new LOC needs to be obtained before the commencement of internship with the new company. Students on LTVP and DP Pass will not be able to engage in work beyond course requirement (including additional internship that is not part of the course requirement).

2) Alternatively, all non -STP holders are strongly encouraged to apply for ICA Student's Pass at the point of your enrolment for which LOC from MOM is not required for internship.

To learn more about the Student’s Pass, please contact:

Address: 10 Kallang Road. ICA Building Singapore 208718 (Next to Lavender MRT Station)

Appointment of a Local Emergency Contact

If you do not have a parent or guardian who resides in Singapore, you are required to appoint a local emergency contact who will be the point of contact in case of emergencies.  

This is because as an RP student, you may need medical attention and may be unable to give or refuse consent to the procedure or treatment. In such an event, surgeons or consultants in Singapore hospitals would need a local emergency contact to be present at the hospital to authorise or refuse consent to the medical procedures or treatment on your behalf. This contact should be informed of his/her role and be contactable by you and/or RP when required.

Only when the local emergency contact is not contactable after reasonable efforts have been made, RP, its officers, staff or any authorised personnel will authorise or refuse consent to the surgery or other medical procedure or treatment.

The local emergency contact will also be the Next-of-Kin to sign on your consent forms (if you are below the age of 21) or acknowledgement forms (for students about the age of 21) for your Learning Journeys or Student Overseas Trips.