Singapore Study Visa 2020 Requirements

With the surge in Indian students planning to study abroad, studying abroad has become the next big trend. The decision to pursue foreign education is followed by various questions like, which country suits your profile, which university is best according to your qualifications, how to apply for a study visa without getting a rejection etc.

If you have Singapore in the list of countries that you think might be suitable for you, you are in the right place. In this article, I am going to tell you all about Singapore's study visa 2020 requirements.

With its high standard of living, business-friendly climate and the ability to live and work in English, the city-state of Singapore is a very admired destination by both immigrants and international students.

Every year hundreds of Indian students plan to study in Singapore, it is because Singapore is considered to be one of the safest cities to live in. The crime rate of Singapore is quite less and not to mention about how technologically advanced the place is. It sure is on the bucket list of many avid travelers around the world.

Visa requirements for students to study in Singapore

To study in Singapore students have to adhere to the following requirements in order to successfully land a student visa:

• The student firstly has to apply for an offer letter for a particular course that he/she prefers to pursue from a recognized college or university in Singapore.

After receiving the offer letter, they have to fill both the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Form 16 and Form V36.

• a student pass for your Indian application has to be filed by your university in your favor. You will get the pass 2-3 weeks after it has been applied.

• you will be charged an application fee that varies from one university/institute to another.

• the next step in the process demands the candidates to provide proof of financial sources, the proof should be well in terms with the rules of the Singapore student visa.  

·         While showing the proofs, it must be kept in mind that the funds should be one day older than the visa application.

·          The candidate can show proof of funds through a fixed deposit. The bank ought to issue a correspondence that confirms the availability of funds.

·          Students need to keep in mind that the student visa application must be submitted 2 months before joining the course.

As per the Rules of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the following documents are required to apply a Singapore student visa:

Many times people have to face the atrocity of getting a visa refusal because they failed to provide the necessary documents.

To prevent getting a visa rejection to make sure you have all the following documents before you start the application process:

• International student application form
• Passport size photo of the candidate, not more than 6 months old.
• Application Fee of Singapore Student Visa
• Genuine Bank Statements (for last 28 days from all the sponsors)
•Marks sheets from Class 10th to the last Degree obtained by the student (Transcripts)
• Support Affidavit to be provided by the Sponsors on Rs. 20 Stamp Paper
• Certificate of Work Experience of the Students (If any)
• proof of payment of Fixed Deposit (If required)
• letter of permit of Bank Loan ( If required)

If required you will also have to provide Statement of Purpose (SOP), attested copies of educational documents and backlogs if any, evidence of English language proficiency test, and other certificates of achievement of extra-cocurricular activities.

Also, you do not have to go through the hassle of applying for the visa on your own. You can just get the assistance of professional counselors available at one of the best visa consultants in Chandigarh, Western Overseas. They will guide you through the process and help you find a course that caters to all your needs perfectly.