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Immigration Matters
Valid Pass while in Singapore
All international students must hold a valid Student’s Pass issued by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for their studies at SOT.
Student’s Pass holders are NOT ALLOWED to work in Singapore during their course of study. Students are strictly not allowed to engage in any form of employment, whether paid or unpaid. Unless he/she has a written consent from the Controller of Immigration, he/she is not allowed to be in any business, profession or occupation in Singapore during the validity of his/her Student’s Pass. Violators will be prosecuted by law.
Students are required to ensure that they remain in Singapore on a valid pass at all times. Please take note of the expiry dates of your Social Visit Pass and your Student’s Pass. Overstaying is a punishable offence under the Immigration Act.
After completion of SOT, if you wish to study in a different private education institution (PEI), you must apply for a new Student’s Pass online using the e-Service at least four weeks before your new course begins.
Student’s Pass Application
After you are offered a place in the Diploma of Ministry, SOT will process your Student’s Pass Application with ICA. You will then be issued the ‘Registration Acknowledgement Slip’ from ICA.
Arrival Pick-up Services
SOT will assist international students in arranging for arrival pick-up services from the airport/ferry/bus terminal to their place of accommodation.
Pick-up services are provided by SOT’s volunteers and they need ample time to make the necessary arrangements with their family and work place. As such, students who fail to give SOT advance notice may have to make their own arrangements for transportation.
Pick-up services will only be available from 9am to 6pm.
International students are strongly encouraged to book flights/ferry/bus arriving within this time frame. Students who arrive before or after the given time frame stated above can make their own arrangements for transportation to their accommodation.
Accommodation
SOT operates as a non-residential Bible college. Please ensure that you have secured your accommodation before your arrival in Singapore.
Getting Hostel Accommodation
Listed below are some hostels in Singapore. Students are required to liaise directly with the hostel for your accommodation.
Aside from the hostels listed above, students may source for other accommodation alternatives.
The information and contacts provided is to assist you in your search for accommodation. It serves only as a guide and has been gathered in good faith. SOT does not endorse, guarantee, warrant or recommend the accuracy of the information or necessarily subscribe to any such opinions or recommendations.
Using a Real Estate Agent
You may also choose to look for your own accommodation through a real estate agent. You can opt to rent individual rooms or an entire apartment unit.
Insurance
Hospitalisation expenses for international students are very costly in Singapore. As such, you are strongly encouraged to purchase an insurance that covers your hospitalisation costs and surgery fees from your home country before arrival. Any hospitalisation expenses incurred will be borne by you.
Estimated Expenses
The following provides a rough estimation of living costs in Singapore and is calculated based on a student’s average journey to and from the school as well as basic meals. Please note that it is only a guide and may vary according to the individual’s expenditure.
| Student’s Pass Related Fees | SGD230 – SGD300 (Not including extensive check-up and vaccination if required by the doctor) |
| Logos Digital Library (Reference Books for Assignments) | SGD338 |
| Accommodation (Depending on your selection and availability) | SGD600 – SGD1,000 (Per month) |
| Water and Electricity Bills (Depending on usage) | SGD50 – SGD120 (Per month) |
| Food and Transportation | SGD20 – SGD30 (Per day) |
| Medical Fees | SGD30 – SGD40 (Per visit) |
| Normal Haircut | SGD15 – SGD30 (Per visit) |
| Phone Bills | SGD30 – SGD40 (Per month) |
| Mission Trip | SGD100 – SGD400 (Per trip) |
If you have any questions or need further information, you may contact Ms. Jasmin Ng at +65 6737 6266 during office hours from Monday to Friday or email at jasminng@chc.org.sg.