Does a Singaporean Student Pass visa card need to be surrendered when it expires?
Singaporean Long Term Pass visas (such as Training Employment Pass, Student Pass, etc that allow you to go through automated border control clearance) state that the biometric visa card must be surrendered when it expires or when a new one is issued; otherwise, it technically counts as an overstaying offence if you come back to Singapore. Is this rule enforced strictly? I will be flying out of Singapore before my long term pass expires, but I might come back in a few months for work or travelling.
Best Answer
There are 2 types Long Term Visa Pass:
LTVP that issued by ICA (Immigration Checkpoint Authority)
You don't need to surrender this pass. This Pass has an overstaying period of 30 days. If this card expired, you would still be allowed to stay 30 days and won't be penalized. If you still stay more than the grace period, upon leaving Singapore you will have a penalty fee or charge.
LTVP that issued by MOM (Ministry of ManPower)
LTVP is issued if you are a spouse / child / relative of the Employment Pass owner. It's fine not to cancel this LTVP. Upon the cancellation of the Employment Pass, this LTVP will get a Cancellation too. In case you need to fly out of Singapore but need to return to Singapore before the pass/card expires, please KEEP the card. There is NO NEED to return this. Upon expiry of this pass, you are still allowed to stay 30 days but after that, you have to pay a penalty fee or charge.
In summary, there is no need to surrender your pass.
Note that Training Employment Pass (TEP), SVP (Special Visit Pass), LTVP (Long Term Visit Pass) and LOC (working pass for LTVP) are totally different.
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What happens when my student pass expires?
Students whose Student's pass (STP) going to expiring or wish to stay longer in Singapore beyond the validity of their STP is required to surrender their STP before the expiry date to ICA building (next to Lavender MRT station), Student's Pass Unit, 4th floor.When should I surrender my student pass?
When you cease or terminate your studies, you should surrender your Student's Pass (STP) card for cancellation within seven days. Schools can apply to cancel a STP online. This service is available from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm on Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays).Can I 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.How long is Singapore student visa valid?
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 rowSingapore Student visa rejected | VISA REJECTION SINGAPORE | SINGAPORE STUDY VISA REJECTED | TRENT
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