Student's Pass Application
All international students must apply for a Student’s Pass (STP) with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). Students on Dependent’s Pass or Immigration Exemption Order are not required to apply for Student Pass, but they must submit a copy of their Dependent Pass / exemption order to the SMU admissions office at admissions@smu.edu.sg
It is recommended to submit the Student’s Pass (STP) application as soon as you receive the application details from SMU. A guide on how to apply for Student’s Pass (STP) with Singapore immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) can be found here.
- International students to complete eForm16 via ICA-SOLAR
- Upload supporting documents and make payment for the processing fees
- After obtaining In-principle Approval (IPA) letter, make payment for the student pass issuance fees
- Complete the online matriculation with SMU and other necessary steps listed on the matriculation website
- Get ready to travel to Singapore
- Please note the dates for the compulsory SMU International Connections Freshmen Orientation Camp (ICON Camp) and Buddy Programme. Join the SMU ICON Cultural Clubs’ activities and sign up for our SMU Host Programme for International Students (limited slots available)!
- For student pass, attend medical examination with The Clinic Group in Singapore or home country. (Students who do their medical examination in their home country must bring their medical reports to The Clinic Group for endorsement for the SMU student matric card.)
- Upload the medical results and documents for student pass issuance, and wait for ICA’s approval
- For IPA issued before 31 May, students can make e-appointment with Immigration and Checkpoint Authority in Singapore to collect student pass. For IPA issued from 1 June, students must attend the Offsite Enrolment (OSE) in SMU on 15 Aug 2025.
- Upload a copy of your student pass for online ID verification of your SMU student card
A Guide On How To Apply For Student’s Pass (STP) With Singapore Immigration And Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
This guide outlines the process of applying for the Student’s Pass (STP) with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
1. Overview of Procedures
SMU will register your name, date of birth, gender and nationality (as appear in your travel document) via the ICA’s SOLAR system (Student’s On-Line Application and Registration)
Before submitting the STP application, we need you to check that your biodata is accurate, and alert SMU for any inaccuracies immediately.
Login into SOLAR and apply for student pass, also known as the eForm 16. You need to upload all required documents and make payment for the application fee to ICA. Refer to this guide on how to complete the eform.
ICA will process your STP application and may contact you for additional documents.
ICA will notify via email once you are given the In-Principle Approval (IPA) for your student pass application. You will be able to print the IPA letter via SOLAR.
Pay the SMU confirmation fees to kick start your journey into SMU. Proceed to complete the online matriculation process. Refer to the Matriculation website for the step-by-step guide.
Start planning your Date of Arrival into Singapore. Refer to the next section on this guide for more information.
2. Completion of Formalities for Student Pass
Upon arriving in Singapore, you can make an appointment to do the medical examination for your student pass as well as to collect your SMU Student Matric Card.
After receiving your medical report, you must first submit the medical report and other documents required for the completion of your student pass formalities. Below is an overview of the procedures:
Make an appointment with The Clinic Group for a pre-enrolment medical examination. Print and bring along the medical report forms required by ICA and SMU. Check the Matriculation Website for more information: https://matriculation.smu.edu.sg/.
Submit your ICA medical report and the required documents for your Student Pass formalities. Please refer to Annex A of your IPA letter for the details and this guide. Upload your documents via this link: https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/solar/index.xhtml
Once ICA approves your documents, you must pay the issuance fees for your Student Pass within 7 days of the approval.
For IPA issued before 31 May, you can make an e-appointment with ICA to collect your student pass: via this link: https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/ibook/index.do
For IPA issued from 1 June, you must attend the Offsite Enrolment (OSE) taking place in SMU on 15 August 2025 to complete your student pass formalities. An email will be sent to you to select an appointment for OSE once ICA approved your submitted medical report and other documents.
Follow the remaining steps on the Matriculation website.
Begin your term in August!
3. Assistance for ICA’s E-Services
Should you need any assistance on the ICA’s e-services, you can email ICA at ICA_STP1@ica.gov.sg or call them at 6391 6100.
