All foreigners who intend to work in Singapore must have a work pass (also known as a work visa) before starting work. An employer will apply for a valid work pass on its employees’ behalf.
You can perform certain short-term activities in Singapore without a work pass. If you are working in a Work Pass Exempt Activity, you can use e-Notification system to notify MOM, extend and reprint an e-Notification. You can only submit an e-Notification after you have arrived in Singapore.
To apply for a Student’s Pass, you must be accepted into a full-time course in Singapore. The requirements and procedures will differ based on the type of educational institute in which you intend to study. Please visit ICA’s website for more information.