Study Permit

Singapore Study Permit is a document issued by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore which allows a foreign student to study in Singapore for a limited period, normally at a specific educational institution of Singapore and in a particular program. Most of international students who come to study in Singapore need Study Permit Singapore. In some cases study permit is not necessary.

Study Permit Singapore is not required in cases like a course or program with duration of six months or less, a minor child already in Singapore, whose parents have legal status in Singapore, other than Visitor Status and for the family or staff of a foreign representative to Singapore.

You should apply for Study Permit Singapore before you come to Singapore if you think you may wish to continue your studies in another program after you complete the short-term program. If you do not have a valid Singapore Study Permit and wish to continue your studies, you will have to leave Singapore in order to apply for one. And if you have one but going to expire you can renew Study Permit Singapore or extend Study Permit Singapore. There are some Study Permit Singapore conditions. Some of them are mentioned here:

• Proof of an approval letter from the school or educational institution which you will attend or enroll.
• You must offer the proof that you have sufficient funds to pay school fees and to reside in close proximity to the school.
• You must be able to make obvious that it is your intention to return home when your studies are complete.
• You may be required to pass a medical exam.
• You will need to obtain a temporary resident visa for studies in Singapore.

Getting Study Permit Singapore takes some time. Normally, study permit Singapore processing time is one day to four weeks. Study Permit Singapore fee may vary from one program to another. Singapore study permit fee is $30 per issue.