Am I allowed to stay in Singapore when Student Pass expires?

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I have just graduated and my Student Pass is expiring soon, next month, but I have not guaranteed a job.

Can I stay in Singapore when my Student Pass expires?

Any suggestion on this situation?



Best Answer

You are required to surrender your Student Pass when/before it expires. If you do so in-country at the ICA, you will automatically receive a short-term visit pass (= essentially tourist visa) that lets you stay on in Singapore for a while (days or weeks, depends on your nationality).

If you want to stay for a longer period (up to a year), you can try your luck applying for a Long-Term Visit Pass. Being a bona fide graduate of a Singaporean university and looking for work is one of the possible criteria for getting one.




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Can I still stay in Singapore after my student pass expires?

Under regulation 8(5)(f) of the Immigration Regulations, should you intend to leave Singapore and only return after the expiry of the Pass issued to you, you are required to surrender this Card to the Immigration Officer at the Checkpoint at the time of your departure.

Can I extend student pass Singapore?

New Application As such, we recommend you apply for a Student's Pass before arriving in Singapore as you cannot extend your stay while processing is underway. If your application is approved, you can then enter Singapore to complete the formalities required to issue your Student's Pass.

What happens when Dependant pass expires?

The duration of the renewed pass will start when the current pass expires. If you miss the deadline, you need to apply for a new pass. You need to apply for renewal using the renewal forms for dependants of Employment Pass (sponsorship) and EntrePass holders.

How long can you stay in Singapore on student visa?

What is Singapore Student VISA?CountrySingapore Student VisaDuration2 yearsWork PermitUp to 16 hours in a weekAge LimitAbove the age of 19Processing time15 Days to 4 Weeks1 more row



How To Apply For Singapore Student Pass




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