Will I get a physical card for my Singapore Student's Pass?
No, ICA now issues the Singapore Student's Pass in digital form only, and there is no physical card to collect. The issuance fee is S$60, the processing fee remains S$45, and any required entry visa is automatically included in your IPA letter, so nothing extra is added.
You will not receive a physical card for your Singapore Student's Pass, because ICA has moved fully to digital issuance. Instead of a card, your pass exists as an electronic record you can verify online, which also means there is nothing physical to worry about losing. This change applies to all new Student's Pass holders, not just first-time applicants.
Singapore Student's Pass Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Processing fee | S$45 |
| Issuance fee | S$60 |
What Replaces the Physical Card
- Your Student's Pass details are held digitally in ICA's system rather than printed on a card
- Where an entry visa is required, it is automatically included in your In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter
- You can verify your pass status online instead of presenting a card
Because there is no card, you should keep a copy of your IPA letter and any digital confirmation ICA sends you, since these documents now serve the verification purpose a card once did.
My Advice
Save a digital and printed copy of your IPA letter and Student's Pass confirmation as soon as you receive them, since you will not have a physical card to fall back on. Budget for both the S$45 processing fee and the S$60 issuance fee when planning your visa costs.
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