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Studying in Singapore

The figures that decide most applications, from official sources. Guide checked 24 September 2026.
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Money you must showNo fixed figure published by ICA
The Student's Pass application asks how your studies are financed, but ICA states no minimum amount. Your university may ask for evidence: ask it what it needs.
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), checked 23 October 2026
Visa feeS$45 processing fee plus S$60 issuance fee
Plus S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa if your nationality needs one. The processing fee is non-refundable.
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), checked 24 October 2026
Work while you study16 hours a week in term, full-time in vacations
Only full-time students at institutions on the Ministry of Manpower's approved list. Exchange students may not work.
Source: Ministry of Manpower (MOM), checked 12 November 2026
Stay after you graduate1-year Long-Term Visit Pass to look for work, on application
Non-renewable and not automatic. To work you still need a work pass such as an Employment Pass.
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), checked 23 October 2026