# Singapore Student's Pass Fees for Indians (2026): Costs in SGD > ICA charges Indian students SGD 45 to process a Student's Pass and SGD 60 to issue it. What each fee covers, when you pay, and which rupee charges do not apply to you. _Published: 2026-10-27 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1049_ ## TL;DR Singapore's ICA charges a non-refundable SGD 45 processing fee when you apply for a Student's Pass online and an SGD 60 issuance fee when you complete formalities in Singapore, plus SGD 30 for a Multiple Journey Visa if applicable. The required entry visa is included in the In-Principle Approval letter, so students do not pay the INR 2100 visa fee charged through Authorised Visa Agents. ## Key takeaways - ICA Student's Pass fees: SGD 45 processing fee (non-refundable, paid online) and SGD 60 issuance fee. - Add SGD 30 if a Multiple Journey Visa applies; ICA publishes the fees in SGD only, with no INR amount. - The required visa is included in the In-Principle Approval letter, so the INR 2100 visa fee and agent fee are not part of a student's costs. - Apply 2 to 3 months before the course; universities and polytechnics are processed within two weeks when a visa is required. - Only full-time courses qualify, and private schools must be EduTrust-certified to take foreign students. **According to Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), an Indian student pays a non-refundable SGD 45 processing fee online when applying for a Student's Pass and an SGD 60 issuance fee when completing formalities in Singapore, plus SGD 30 for a Multiple Journey Visa if applicable. ICA publishes these fees in SGD only.** ## Article Amounts below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026: ICA, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the High Commission of Singapore in New Delhi and the Consulates-General in Mumbai and Chennai. Singapore runs the Student's Pass online through ICA, so its costs look different from a tourist visa filed through an agent. For tourist visas and agent lists, see our Singapore visa guide for Indians. ### What are the ICA Student's Pass fees, and when is each paid? FeeAmountWhen you payRefund ruleProcessing feeSGD 45Online, when you submit the applicationNon-refundableIssuance feeSGD 60At completion of formalities in SingaporePaid only after approvalMultiple Journey VisaSGD 30With issuance, if applicableCharged only if it applies to youThat makes SGD 105 in ICA fees for a student, plus SGD 30 where a Multiple Journey Visa applies. The SGD 45 is the only amount at risk if ICA rejects the application, because the issuance fee is paid later, when you complete formalities after approval. ICA's Student's Pass page lists both fees. ### Do Indian students also pay the INR 2,100 Singapore visa fee? No. Ordinary Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Singapore, but for students ICA automatically includes the required visa in the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter. You therefore do not file a separate entry visa through an Authorised Visa Agent. The rupee charges on the Singapore missions' pages apply to ordinary entry visas filed through Authorised Visa Agents: - visa processing fee: INR 2100 per application at New Delhi and Mumbai, non-refundable; - Authorised Visa Agent service fee: Rs. 1300 per application at New Delhi and Mumbai agents, raised from Rs 1000 in the High Commission's agent list updated as at 1 August 2026; - the Chennai Consulate-General's page still shows a processing fee of 30 Singapore dollars converted to INR and an INR 1000 agent fee. Those are the costs for parents or relatives who want to visit you, not for your own Student's Pass. ### How much is the Student's Pass in rupees? ICA publishes Student's Pass fees in SGD only and gives no official INR amount. The rupee cost depends on the exchange rate your bank or card applies on the day you pay the SGD 45 online and, later, the SGD 60 at issuance. Keep a small margin on your card for this, and treat any fixed rupee figure quoted by a third party as an estimate rather than an official fee. ### Which costs sit outside the ICA fees? - Tuition and living costs: ICA and the missions publish no minimum bank balance for a Student's Pass. The e-Service asks for details of your financial support, so be ready to show who funds your studies. - Medical examination: a Medical Examination Report is needed at completion of formalities if it applies to you; ICA does not publish its cost. - Photo: a recent passport-sized digital colour photograph taken within the last three months. - Translations: official English translations for documents in other languages. - Vaccination records: applicants aged 12 years 0 day or below must submit vaccination information to the Communicable Diseases Agency. ### When should you apply so the SGD 45 is not wasted? Apply online through ICA's e-Service at least two months and not more than three months before your course begins. You do not need to be in Singapore while the application is processed. ICA's published processing times: Institution typeICA processing timeUniversities, polytechnics and other Institutes of Higher LearningWithin one week, or within two weeks if a visa is requiredPrivate Education Institution (new application)Within one monthEduTrust-accredited Private Education InstitutionWithin two weeksIndian citizens need a visa, so plan on the two-week figure for universities and polytechnics. Check eligibility before you pay: part-time, evening and weekend courses do not qualify, and only EduTrust-certified private schools can offer places to foreign students. Holders of a valid Dependant's Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass or Immigration Exemption Order do not need a Student's Pass for full-time, non-religious studies. ### What happens after the IPA letter? - Travel to Singapore with the IPA letter, which includes the visa you need. - Book an appointment at the ICA Services Centre, or attend the offsite enrolment your school arranges. - Bring the Medical Examination Report if it applies to you. - Pay the SGD 60 issuance fee, plus SGD 30 for a Multiple Journey Visa if applicable. - Receive your Student's Pass in digital form. ### How do student costs compare with Singapore work passes? If you plan to stay on and work after graduating, MOM fees apply instead, paid by the employer or employment agent at the application stage: PassApplication feeIssuance feeEmployment PassSGD 105SGD 225S PassSGD 105SGD 100Work PermitSGD 35SGD 35The Employment Pass also needs a qualifying salary of at least SGD 5,600 a month, rising with age, and a pass under the COMPASS points framework. Your Student's Pass is handled online with ICA. When parents or relatives plan a visit, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram can prepare the flight reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter for their visa file, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (all four). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us. ### Frequently asked questions #### Is the Student's Pass processing fee refunded if my application is rejected? No. ICA describes the SGD 45 processing fee as non-refundable, and it is paid online when you submit the application. The SGD 60 issuance fee is only paid when you complete formalities after approval. #### Can I apply for a Singapore Student's Pass from India? Yes. Students apply online through ICA's e-Service and do not need to be in Singapore while the application is processed. The school's Registration Acknowledgement Letter is one of the documents you need. #### Can I get a Student's Pass for a part-time course in Singapore? No. ICA says part-time, evening and weekend courses are not eligible. The Student's Pass is only for full-time study at an approved institution, and private schools must be EduTrust-certified. #### Is there a minimum bank balance for a Singapore Student's Pass? ICA and the Singapore missions in India publish no minimum bank balance for the Student's Pass. The online application asks for information on your financial support instead. ## FAQ ### Is the Student's Pass processing fee refunded if my application is rejected? No. ICA describes the SGD 45 processing fee as non-refundable, and it is paid online when you submit the application. The SGD 60 issuance fee is only paid when you complete formalities after approval. ### Can I apply for a Singapore Student's Pass from India? Yes. Students apply online through ICA's e-Service and do not need to be in Singapore while the application is processed. The school's Registration Acknowledgement Letter is one of the documents you need. ### Can I get a Student's Pass for a part-time course in Singapore? No. ICA says part-time, evening and weekend courses are not eligible. The Student's Pass is only for full-time study at an approved institution, and private schools must be EduTrust-certified. ### Is there a minimum bank balance for a Singapore Student's Pass? ICA and the Singapore missions in India publish no minimum bank balance for the Student's Pass. The online application asks for information on your financial support instead. ## Sources 1. [ICA - Becoming a Student's Pass holder](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP) — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore 2. [ICA - Student's Pass: Institutes of Higher Learning](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP/apply/ihl) — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore 3. [ICA - Completion of formalities and issuance of Student's Pass](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP/collect) — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore 4. [High Commission of Singapore in New Delhi - Visa information](https://new-delhi.mfa.gov.sg/consular-services/visa-information/) — High Commission of Singapore in New Delhi