Document checklist
Singapore student visa documents
10 documents an Indian student needs for a Singapore student visa, 10 of them required of every applicant. Every item links to the official page behind it, and where the authority states the requirement in its own words we quote that sentence, so you can confirm it yourself rather than taking our word or an agent’s.
Identity
Passport Biodata Page
RequiredOriginal valid passport biodata page with minimum 6 months validity. Used for SOLAR application submission and travel document verification.
“Your travel document biodata page and birth certificate (if applicable)”
Read the official pageICA Compliant Passport Photo
RequiredRecent passport-sized digital colour photograph taken within the last 3 months against a plain white background following ICA photo guidelines.
“Your recent, passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last three months.”
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Academic
Registration Acknowledgement Letter from Institution
RequiredOfficial SOLAR Registration Acknowledgement Letter issued by an approved Singapore Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) confirming full-time matriculated admission.
“The Registration Acknowledgement Letter from the school you plan to attend”
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Financial
Student's Pass Processing Fee (SGD 45)
RequiredNon-refundable processing fee of SGD 45 required by ICA for each Student's Pass application submitted via SOLAR.
“A non-refundable S$45 processing fee is payable.”
Read the official pageStudent's Pass Issuance Fee (SGD 60 + SGD 30 Visa Fee)
RequiredMandatory pass issuance fee of SGD 60 plus SGD 30 for Multiple Journey Visa payable during completion of formalities.
“You must be in Singapore on a valid immigration pass for the completion of formalities for the Student’s Pass to be issued.”
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Visa
SOLAR Registration & eForm 16 Online Application
RequiredElectronic Student's Pass application form eForm 16 submitted through ICA's Student's Pass On-Line Application & Registration (SOLAR) system after registration by the admitting Singapore institution.
“You will need to apply online using the e-Service at least two months and not more than three months before course begins.”
Read the official pageIn-Principle Approval (IPA) Letter & Entry Visa
RequiredOfficial In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter issued by ICA upon approval of Student's Pass. Incorporates single/multiple entry visa for visa-required nationals like Indian passport holders.
“If your application is successful, ICA will issue you an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter.”
Read the official pageDigital Student's Pass (FileSG)
RequiredOfficial digital Student's Pass issued by ICA (replacing physical pass card since Feb 27, 2023). Accessible electronically via FileSG portal or Singpass app.
“From 27 February 2023, ICA will issue the Student's Pass in digital form only.”
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Health
ICA Medical Examination Report (TB & HIV Screening)
RequiredMedical Examination Report on prescribed ICA form including mandatory Chest X-ray for Tuberculosis and HIV blood test screening for passes of 6 months or longer.
“Before your Student’s Pass can be issued, you will need to download and acknowledge a copy of the Student’s Pass Terms and Conditions form and submit Medical Examination Report (if applicable).”
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Other
Offsite Enrolment / ICA Centre Biometric Enrolment
RequiredCompletion of formalities including fingerprint and facial biometrics capture at ICA Services Centre (Crawford Street) or scheduled offsite campus enrolment session.
“Your school may arrange a time for you to complete formalities and enroll biometrics at an offsite location.”
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Knowing the list is the easy half
Most of these have a procedure behind them: a portal to register on, a fee, a test centre or appointment in a particular city, and a lead time that decides whether you make the intake. Bramica’s checklist adds that step-by-step for every document here, alongside your own progress.
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