Singapore Immigration Checkpoints and Authority (ICA) required foreigner to apply for a Student’s Pass if he/she wishes to pursue full-time studies in Singapore.

Student’s Pass Application

An international student who has received Letter of Conditional Acceptance from Birmingham can apply for a Student’s Pass via Birmingham Academy.

Renewal of Student’s Pass

Renewal of a Student Pass applied to students who wish to continue their studies in Birmingham. Application for Renewal of Student’s Pass must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the expiry of the current Student’s Pass.

Cancellation of Student’s Pass

Foreign students are required to surrender their Student’s Passes for cancellation within 7 days from the date of cessation or termination of their study. The student need to approach to Birmingham with the following documents for the cancellation:

(a) A duly completed cancellation form

(b) The foreign student’s valid travel document (document must have at least 6 months validity).

(c) The Student’s Pass Card (IMM Form 17A)

Students will be issued a Social Visit Pass on their passports to allow them to exit Singapore. If students fail to do so, they will be deemed to be residing unlawfully in Singapore and will be liable for a fine, failing which they will be charged in court.

Replacement of loss/damaged valid STP cards

Student’s Pass (STP) card holders who have lost their valid STP cards or whose valid STP cards are damaged or  defaced are required to apply for a replacement card in person within 7 days from the date of loss or date of damage/defacement. Those who wish to change their particulars/ photographs may also apply for a replacement.

(a) One recent passport-sized photo which meets the following requirements:

o     The photograph must be taken within the last 3 months

o     The photograph should be in colour, must be taken against a white background with a matt or semi-matt finish

o    The photograph image must show the full face (eyebrows cannot be covered by fringe)and the registrant should be without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide the facial features)

(b) Valid travel document (with a validity period of at least 6 months)

(c) A letter from the school stating that the applicant is currently a registered student (for STP card holders only)

(d) A Statutory Declaration signed by the holder or a police report (original copy) is required for replacement due to card loss

(e) Applicant has to acknowledge a copy of the Terms & Conditions of Issue for Student’s Pass (STP) Card.

Update of Address & Contact Number

According to the Immigration Regulations 8(5)(b), the foreign student is required to report any changes in his/her address in Singapore within 14 days of such change. Schools can now login to SOLAR+ via e-Update of Address to report any changes in the student’s address. An acknowledgement will be sent within minutes if the report is successfully registered by the system. Alternatively, the student may also deposit the ‘Change of Address’ form into the drop-box located at the Student’s Pass Unit near Counter 19. It will take 2 weeks to process the application and the student will be informed of the outcome by post.