1. University ~ Halls of Residence
2. Private Hostel
3. Room in public housing
4. Whole unit in public housing
5. Whole unit in private housing

   * Please note that the estimates were derived based on prices as at April  
   2006. Rental varies depending on geographical area, demand, facilities  
   provided and the number of people sharing.

   * Boarding fees cover lodging, meals, laundry, tutorials, pastoral guidance,  
   24-hour security, recreational facilities, orientation & development
   programmes.

   * Public housing refers to government-subsidised flats developed by the  
   Housing and Development Board, commonly called the HDB flats.

   The classified advertisements in the local newspapers are a good source of  
   listing of rooms and apartments for rent.

Full time undergraduates of Polytechnics and Universities are allowed to work part-time of up to 16 hours per week during school term. However, they need to obtain permission from the Students Liaison /Affairs Office of their respective Polytechnics and University. During their vacations, they are allowed to work full-time as the Ministry of Manpower has exempted them from applying for work permits. Please note that other international students are generally not allowed to engage in any form of employment, whether paid or unpaid, or in any business, profession or occupation in Singapore during the validity of their Student’s Pass, unless they have the consent in writing from the Controller of Immigration. Violators will be prosecuted by law.

Educational institutions generally provide special support services for international students. Some even have an International Students Office to cater to your specific needs. Assistance rendered range from helping you look for accommodation to advice on financial, social and other matters. Please approach your school’s Student Services or International Students Office for more information.

The applicant will have to log on to the SOLAR system from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority website with your assigned SOLAR application number obtainable from your respective Institute of Higher Learning and your personal particulars. Once you have logged on to the system, you may proceed to complete the Student’s Pass application form (Form 16) and submit the application online to ICA for processing.

Student’s Pass applications submitted via SOLAR are processed in 3 working days for foreigners who do not required visa to enter Singapore. For foreigners who require a visa to enter Singapore, the processing time is 10 working days. Some applications may take a longer time to process.

A . If you are a new applicant and not in Singapore, the medical examination can either be done in your home country or in Singapore by a qualified doctor. However, the medical examination required for subsequent renewal of the Student’s Pass must be done in Singapore. The doctor must record and certify the results of the medical examination in the designated medical report form. The medical report should not be issued more than 3 months from the submission date of your application or renewal. If a medical report was submitted to ICA or MOM not more than 2 years from your submission date, there is no need to re-submit a fresh medical report. (The above requirement is not applicable to applicants who are below 15 years old.)

Upon the approval of your Student’s Pass application, you will receive an In-Principle Approval letter through your respective Institute of Higher Learning. After you have arrived in Singapore, you may then arrange to collect your Student’s Pass in person or through your respective Institute of Higher Learning at the Visitor Services Centre, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.

To collect the Student’s Pass, you need to produce the In-Principle Approval letter, your original travel document showing you have valid stay in Singapore, the white Embarkation/Disembarkation card (which you will complete on arrival in Singapore), results of your medical examination certified in the designated medical report together with the laboratory report, Student’s Pass and visa fee as well as a hard copy of your electronic Student’s Pass application Form 16 duly signed by you. Your Student’s Pass will be issued if the conditions as stipulated in the In-Principal Approval letter are fulfilled.

Upon your submission of a Social Visit Pass application to the Visitor Services Centre of ICA, a 6-month Social Visit Pass may be considered for your spouse and child if your Institute of Higher Learning is sponsoring your application. All applications are considered on its own merits.

Full time undergraduates of Polytechnics and Universities are allowed to work part-time of up to 16 hours per week during school term, However, they need to obtain permission from the Student’s Liaison/Affairs Office of their respective Polytechnics and Universities. During their vacations, they are allowed to work full time as the MOM has exempted them from applying for work permits.