International students
Visa & travel
Most international students need a Student's Pass to study in Singapore. Here is how the process works, what to prepare, and country-specific guidance.
The Student's Pass process
International students require a Student's Pass to study in Singapore. After accepting an offer and paying the deposit, TU registers each student in Singapore's ICA SOLAR+ system. Students receive an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, enter Singapore, and complete Student's Pass formalities on arrival, including a medical examination.
- Typical processing
- Around four weeks from registration to IPA, after offer acceptance
- Required documents
- Valid passport (6+ months validity), offer and acceptance, proof of finances, passport photo, medical examination, and a completed eForm 16
- Financial proof
- Evidence of ability to cover tuition and approximately SGD 1,800–2,500 per month of living costs
Country-specific guidance
| Applicant region | Processing note | Documentation note |
|---|---|---|
| India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh | Allow extra time; plan 6–8 weeks before intake | Additional financial documentation often requested |
| Singapore, Malaysia | Fastest; Malaysian students may not need a medical exam | Standard documents |
| EU / UK / North America | Standard processing | Standard documents; visa-free short entry to Singapore |
| Restricted jurisdictions (below) | Not processed | Application cannot proceed |
Restricted jurisdictions
Synthetic test data — fictional countries only. These names are invented so that no real nation is labelled "restricted" on a public site.
The following jurisdictions reflect TU compliance policy. Applicants holding passports from these jurisdictions cannot be processed, and an application cannot proceed regardless of academic profile.
- Republic of Caldora
- Veshtin Federation
- Tarsenia
- Dravo
- Korlund