Extension of Student's Pass

Generally, international students studying in NUS are granted Student's Pass for the full-duration of their course in the universities.

Students who require an extension of the Student's Pass beyond the initial course duration may submit an application to extend  the Student's Pass through

• Submitting an Application for Extension of Student's Pass form to Students Service Centre at least one month and not more than two months before the expiry date of the current Student’s Pass;
• Application through SOLAR;
• Upon receiving the IPA letter from Student Service Centre, students are to make an
  e-appointment via ICA website at www.ica.gov.sg before proceeding down to ICA with the IPA letter and the remaining documents:
• Student's valid travel document;
• The Student's Pass Card;
• Student's visit pass and disembarkation/embarkation card;
• One passport-size photograph;
• Medical report (If the last report was more than two years ago)

Processing and issuance fees will apply.

If the student wishes to have a longer period of stay to look for jobs on completion of their courses, he/she may submit an application for a one-year (non-renewable) long term social visit pass to the Social Visit Pass Unit for consideration.

Students should refer to the ICA website for more details.

Note: Overstaying is a punishable offence under the Immigration Act. Please take note of the expiry dates of your Student's Pass/ Social Visit Pass (if applicable) and apply for an extension at least a month before they expire.