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A D M I S S I O N S / I N T E R NAT I O NAL AP P L I C AN T S / N E W S T U DEN T ’ S PA S S A P P L IC AT IO N A DM I S S I ON S / I N T E R NAT I O NAL AP P L I C AN T S / S U P P OR T I N G D O C U M EN T S F OR IC A’ S V ER I F IC AT IO N

INTERNATIONAL

APPLICANTS

NEW STUDENT’S PASS APPLICATION SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR ICA’S VERIFICATION

STEPS Please bring original documents with you to Singapore as well as the original official English translation of any
documents in another language. The Immigration Officer will need to see original copies of all these documents
before you can collect your Student’s Pass.
01 Upon receiving your offer letter, you will need to accept your place at NAFA. To accept, submit your signed
student contract together with the course fees for Semester 1 and Form 12.
BASIC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS
02 The Student Admissions Office will register your application for a Student’s Pass on ICA’s Student’s Pass • Birth certificate • TOEFL/TOEFL iBT/IELTS Academic score, if applicable
On-Line Application and Registration (SOLAR)+ system, and obtain your SOLAR+ Application Number. • Education certificates with detailed transcripts

03 Your SOLAR+ Application Number will then be emailed to you, or your agent if you registered through one. APPLICANT IS A NATIONAL FROM VISA-REQUIRED COUNTRIES

04 Apply for your Student’s Pass online within five days of receiving your SOLAR+ application number. • Photocopy of documentary proof of financial ability in - Parent’s/step-parent’s letter of employment;
the form of bank statements/fixed deposit accounts/ letter should state date of commencement of
05 At the ICA website, click on ‘PEO’, then ‘Student’. saving accounts. Please show an amount that proves employment, designation, and salary per month
you will be able to pay your school fees and living
or copy of the Business Registration Certificate
Note: You will need your SOLAR+ Application Number in order to apply for the Student’s Pass.
costs in Singapore for the entire duration of your (Instant Computer Printout) if the applicant’s
06 When you have successfully submitted your SOLAR+ Application, it will be routed as ‘Receiving Attention’ studies at NAFA parent/step-parent is self-employed
according to ICA. • One of the applicant’s parents/step-parents is a
Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident: These documents should not be issued more than
- Photocopy of parent’s/step-parent’s official 1 month ago:
07 ICA will take about 3-4 weeks to process an application. You may check the status of your Student’s Pass marriage certificate/divorce certificate and the • Parent’s/step-parent’s monthly CPF contribution
application online, through the SOLAR+ website, using your SOLAR+ Application Number.
applicant’s custody paper, where applicable for the past 12 months
- Photocopy of parent’s/step-parent’s highest • Photocopy of parent’s/step-parent’s Income Tax
08 Once ICA has approved your application, an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter will be issued and emailed to educational certificate Assessment Notices for the past three years
you or your agent by the Student Admissions Office.
09 Make your payment online via SOLAR+ website and proceed to complete your medical checkup through
a qualified doctor with the Medical Examination Report Form. APPLICANT’S SPOUSE IS A SINGAPORE CITIZEN/SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENT
• Photocopy of spouse’s marriage certificate/divorce These documents should not be issued more than
10 Collect your Student’s Pass by making an e-appointment through the ICA website or attend the ICA offsite certificate, where applicable 1 month ago:
at NAFA campus (you will be notifed when you obtain your IPA). • Photocopy of spouse’s highest educational certificates
• Spouse’s letter of employment; letter should state • Spouse’s monthly Central Provident Fund (CPF)
date of commencement of employment, designation contribution for the past 12 months
and salary per month or a copy of the Business • Photocopy of spouse’s Income Tax Assessment
Registration Certificate (Instant Computer Printout) Notices for the past three years
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE COLLECTION OF YOUR STUDENT’S PASS if the applicant’s spouse is self-employed
• IPA Letter • A completed original medical check-up form and
• A letter issued by NAFA confirming your enrolment to original/copy of the laboratory report (in English) ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING
the course • Your duly signed Student’s Pass Application e-Forms
• Passport which must be valid for at least 6 months • A signed copy of the Terms & Conditions of Issue for
I N T E R NA T I O NAL AP P L I C AN T S Accommodation S$1,800 S$5,000 I N T E R NA T I O NAL AP P L I C AN T S
• Two recent passport-sized colour photographs
Long Term Pass (LTP) Card
• Documents as listed in the IPA Letter
• Receipt of issuance of card fee – S$60 to S$90
Transport
Food
S$8,400
per year
per year
per year

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