Student Pass (STP) Matters

Every international student must have a valid student pass (STP) to continue their stay in Singapore. But before you enter Singapore, you must have an IPA letter with you when you go through Singapore Immigration.

Here are the steps you will need to complete before your STP Formality (Collection of digital student pass at ICA Building)

In-principle Approval (IPA)

You will need to obtain your IPA before entering Singapore and it has validity of 3 months. However, the purpose of IPA is an entry permit to enter Singapore and this does not act as a valid pass to stay in Singapore. Do note that IPA only allows for a one-time entry. You are still expected to complete your STP Formality even with an approved IPA letter.

*For Students who are holding onto social visit passes, do note that the validity of the social visit pass.

Medical Check-up (*If required)

For new students who are entitled to our Meet and Greet Services, you will be guided by our appointed vendor who will bring you for a medical check-up. Please come to PSB Academy Main Wing Campus and check the noticeboard placed at the gantry for the correct classroom to go to for the welcome briefing.

What you need to bring:

• Passport
• Cash

For progression students of PSB Academy, you will have to go for medical check-up on yourself. Please contact ssostp@psb-academy.edu.sg or visit HIVE counter 5 if you would like to check on the recommended list of clinics.

e-Appointment

For new students with Meet and Greet Services

Our appointed vendor will be bringing you to Immigrations & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) building to complete your student pass formality. Please come to PSB Academy and check the noticeboard placed at the gantry for the correct classroom to go to.

For progression students of PSB Academy

You are advised to make an e-appointment before heading down to the ICA Building to complete your student pass formalities. Please click here to book your e-appointment (https://www.ica.gov.sg/check-status-make-appointment)

Student Pass Collection

On the day to complete your student pass formalities, please bring along:

• Passport
• 1 photo (passport size, white background. For ICA’s photo guidelines, please click here)
• A Singapore mobile number that can receive SMS (please update the ICA officer when you are collecting your student pass)
• Tenancy Agreement (Rental Agreement) hard copy or digital copy indicating Student’s Name & Singapore Residence Address.

Things to note:

• You must have a valid pass to stay in Singapore and the IPA is not a valid pass.
• For more information on student pass matters regarding do’s and don’ts, please refer to FAQ section by clicking Student’s Pass (STP) on ICA website. Please click here to access FAQ page.
• To update your residential address with ICA, please click here.
• To update your email and mobile number with ICA, please click here.
• To update your passport details with ICA, please click here.
• To renew your student pass, please click here.
• To cancel your student pass, please click here.

Click here to watch a video on Student Pass Formality.