students who are about to start studying abroad, do you know what cards you need to prepare when you come to Singapore? SIM OTC has compiled a gift package for freshmen’s admission information, let’s take a look at the correct way to open the study abroad life~
Student Pass is a certificate that all international students in Singapore must have. It is not only a long-term residence permit for everyone to travel back and forth, but also an ID card for legal residence in Singapore.
After coming to Singapore to complete the physical examination and school registration, you need to go to the ICA of the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority building to apply for a student visa. With a student permit, you can freely enter and exit Singapore while studying in Singapore and no additional visa is required! ! !
Required files:
1. IPA with college stamp letter;
2. original and copy of passport;
3. recent passport size photo;
4.eForm16 print;
eForm16 l35.STP insurance premium and other payment vouchers (90 SGD);
6. physical examination report;
7.STP protocol;
8. entry card.
Processing process:
requires online appointment in advance. Since the school season starts, there are many people applying for student visas, so it is recommended that you start making an appointment for STP after you get the IPA letter before entering Singapore. You can go to the official website of Singapore ICA to make an appointment and select "Completion of Student’s Pass Formalities" in the service items that enter the reservation system web page.
STP appointment processing website:
https://eapointment.ica.gov.sg/ibook/index.do
You need to fill in the FIN of student and e-Appointment ID information on the page. If you don't remember, you can go to your IPA letter, which has records on it.
1. apply for an IPA. Only after the IPA application is successful can students enter Singapore. Only then can they apply for a student permit in Singapore
2. After getting the IPA, they will make an appointment on the local ICA official website. Two materials need to be uploaded first. One is the signature of the terms of applying for a student permit, and the other is the student's physical examination report
3. After completing the appointment, you can go to the ICA building to apply for a student permit on the appointment day!
Processing location:
Local Immigration Bureau ICA Building Processing
Telephone
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Singapore has three main telecommunications companies Singtel (Xin Telecom), Starhub (Starhe), Mobile One (M1) . The three operators have their own SIM cards for sale. SIMs are generally 3G, with a certain amount of Internet access traffic, free SMS and call time. Different operators have different discount items.
each feature:
1. Singtel uses the most people, and the signal is better.
2.StarHub has always been known as as cheap civilians . It has the only special service billed by seconds on the island. It is a very good choice for students who are careful in their budgets.
3.Mobile One was the first to propose couple numbers. For students who are in love, enjoys an incredible low-price when talking between couple numbers.
Processing process:
1. Download hi!APP on your mobile phone, and select "Register new SIM card" and "New SIM card" on the page.
2. Upload your personal information, prepaid phone card number and code as required.
3. Upload pass photos, facial recognition, prepaid card activation
PS: Take Singtel as an example
Purchase location:
Changi Airport, post office, 7-11 convenience store and telephone card agent are all for sale. Remember to bring your passport, because Singapore’s mobile phone cards are real-name.
Chinese mobile phones can also be used normally when brought here, but they need to change the SIM card. Add 65 to the front of the Singapore phone, and your 8-digit phone number is behind. If you want to dial a Chinese number in , remember to add 019 to the front of the phone, as the charge is the same as the local phone number. How to recharge the phone card with
? The easiest way to is to recharge online. If you buy singtel phone card, you can download and install Singtel Prepaid hi on your phone! APP, you can recharge online by logging into your phone card account, purchase traffic packages and foreign roaming packages and other services, and you can also help others recharge. In addition, you can also select these services by dialing *100# SMS service according to the menu prompts.
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card
Singapore has two types of transportation cards: 0,000 Jettong Card FlashPay and Yitong Card ezlink.
FlashPay is a stored-value card jointly produced by Singapore DBS, Dahua and OCBC Bank, and is valid for 7 years. ezlink is a stored value card issued by the official MRT company and is valid for 5 years. If you leave Singapore, the remaining money in the card can be refunded at the passenger service center of any subway station.
Purchase location:
Manual windows of various subway stations or purchase transportation cards at various 7-11 convenience stores across the island.
labor fees are all $5 and are non-refundable. All require a pre-deposit of at least 7 SGDs. (You can use it on buses and subways after recharge of the card)
How to recharge:
1. Machines of subway station
2. 7-11 Recharge
3. Download Ez-link app and use the visa card to recharge
PS: The minimum recharge amount is $10
Singapore public transportation is very developed, mainly composed of subways and buses. There are 5 lines that have been opened to traffic in the ground : north-south line (red line), east-west line (green line), northeast line (purple line), ring line (yellow line), and coastal city line (blue line). The subway line connects north and south, runs through east and west, and basically covers all areas of Singapore. The first bus of the subway is mostly around 05:30, and the last bus is around 24:00. If the balance in your transportation card is less than 3 SGD, you cannot enter the subway station. You can only go to the subway station ticket purchase machine to recharge before you can enter the station and take the subway.
(Singapore Transport Map)
It is worth noting that Singapore's buses will not register for stations! Parking will only be done if someone rings the bell or takes a ride. When you first arrive in Singapore, you may not be very familiar with the surrounding environment. It is recommended that you must use Google map when taking the bus. You can navigate the location of the bus in real time to know which stop you want to get off, so as to avoid passing by the station. Don’t forget to swipe your card when getting on and off the bus.
There are discounts when taking public transportation in Singapore! If it is a valid transfer, you can see that the words "TRF" will appear on the check-in machine. So what is an effective transfer? Let’s take a look~
valid transfer:
1. valid transfer is up to 5 times;
2. Each transfer time must be within 45 minutes;
3. From the first ride, the valid time is 2 hours;
4. If the bus transfers to a bus, it must be of different numbers;
5. If you can only take the subway once within the effective transfer.
invalid transfer:
subway to subway; transfer between subway and light rail; transfer to bus with the same number; transfer to Sentosa and night bus; already have buses, subway, mixed discount direct card; transfer to more than 5 times.
In fact, these two types of transportation cards are not only used by subway and bus, but they can also be used in convenience stores. However, there are currently many merchants that support FlashPay, while ezlink users can participate in ez Rewards to obtain shopping discounts through accumulated points. In addition, ezlink can also be used in taxis, but there is an additional fee of about 20%.
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card
Home in Singapore, there is definitely a Singaporean bank card. You can not only scan codes similar to domestic Alipay to pay, but also directly brush the food court, bus and subway.
Bank Overview
Singapore Bank:
DBS (DBS Bank)
POSB (Post Savings Bank)
OCBC (OCBC)
UOB (Da UOB)
Foreign banks:
CITIBANK (Citibank)
HSBC (HSBC)
STANDARD CHARTERED (Standard Chartered) and other
In addition, students with Chinese bank accounts in China can also choose the Bank of China Singapore branch. From domestic remittances to Singapore accounts, there is no need for any handling fees and other fees.
Required documents:
ID card/passport, work permit, student visa and Singapore valid address. The valid address certificate can be a lease document or a rental certificate issued by the apartment party, or it can be a water and electricity order, etc.
Account opening requirements
1. The age of account opening is generally required to be 15 years old and above (different bank standards are different). Applicants need to submit a complete application form. The required materials are as described above. It is worth noting that the rental contract must be a stamped original, and most banks do not recognize electronic contracts or copies .
2. If you are a student who has not received Student Pass, can provide the bank with an IPA letter. After you get the pass, you can update the certificate .
3, Some banks will set a fixed minimum bank deposit limit, , such as UOB, etc., and at least a considerable amount of new coins are required to deposit when opening an account. If the deposit does not reach the minimum limit after opening an account, the bank will charge an administrative fee (usually $2/month).
Processing method
1. Online application, submit the materials online, mail them to you, the cycle will be longer
2. offline counter processing, if you use the permit, you can get the card on the spot, if you use the IPA letter You need to wait for approval. It usually takes about 3 working days to apply for a bank card in Singapore. It is a good time to apply for a bank card online or at the counter. Generally speaking, the online processing cycle of will be longer. If you are applying for a bank card at the counter, you can get the card on the spot with the student pass. If you use an IPA letter (IPA letter is a certificate of entry approved by the Immigration Department)
After processing, needs to wait for approval, usually about 3 working days . After completing the account, you will receive a bank card, and some banks will send letters to your home, which will contain the PIN code of the online bank.
is recommended for everyone to apply for a bank card offline. The staff will teach you how to install PayNow step by step, and will also teach you how to use for bank card transfers from domestic bank cards to Singapore. The transfer of bank card from a domestic bank card to Singapore is not through the card number, but a separate number. If it is an offline processing staff will also remind you!
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3. Upload pass photos, facial recognition, prepaid card activation
PS: Take Singtel as an example
Purchase location:
Changi Airport, post office, 7-11 convenience store and telephone card agent are all for sale. Remember to bring your passport, because Singapore’s mobile phone cards are real-name.
Chinese mobile phones can also be used normally when brought here, but they need to change the SIM card. Add 65 to the front of the Singapore phone, and your 8-digit phone number is behind. If you want to dial a Chinese number in , remember to add 019 to the front of the phone, as the charge is the same as the local phone number. How to recharge the phone card with
? The easiest way to is to recharge online. If you buy singtel phone card, you can download and install Singtel Prepaid hi on your phone! APP, you can recharge online by logging into your phone card account, purchase traffic packages and foreign roaming packages and other services, and you can also help others recharge. In addition, you can also select these services by dialing *100# SMS service according to the menu prompts.
transfer
pass
card
Singapore has two types of transportation cards: 0,000 Jettong Card FlashPay and Yitong Card ezlink.
FlashPay is a stored-value card jointly produced by Singapore DBS, Dahua and OCBC Bank, and is valid for 7 years. ezlink is a stored value card issued by the official MRT company and is valid for 5 years. If you leave Singapore, the remaining money in the card can be refunded at the passenger service center of any subway station.
Purchase location:
Manual windows of various subway stations or purchase transportation cards at various 7-11 convenience stores across the island.
labor fees are all $5 and are non-refundable. All require a pre-deposit of at least 7 SGDs. (You can use it on buses and subways after recharge of the card)
How to recharge:
1. Machines of subway station
2. 7-11 Recharge
3. Download Ez-link app and use the visa card to recharge
PS: The minimum recharge amount is $10
Singapore public transportation is very developed, mainly composed of subways and buses. There are 5 lines that have been opened to traffic in the ground : north-south line (red line), east-west line (green line), northeast line (purple line), ring line (yellow line), and coastal city line (blue line). The subway line connects north and south, runs through east and west, and basically covers all areas of Singapore. The first bus of the subway is mostly around 05:30, and the last bus is around 24:00. If the balance in your transportation card is less than 3 SGD, you cannot enter the subway station. You can only go to the subway station ticket purchase machine to recharge before you can enter the station and take the subway.
(Singapore Transport Map)
It is worth noting that Singapore's buses will not register for stations! Parking will only be done if someone rings the bell or takes a ride. When you first arrive in Singapore, you may not be very familiar with the surrounding environment. It is recommended that you must use Google map when taking the bus. You can navigate the location of the bus in real time to know which stop you want to get off, so as to avoid passing by the station. Don’t forget to swipe your card when getting on and off the bus.
There are discounts when taking public transportation in Singapore! If it is a valid transfer, you can see that the words "TRF" will appear on the check-in machine. So what is an effective transfer? Let’s take a look~
valid transfer:
1. valid transfer is up to 5 times;
2. Each transfer time must be within 45 minutes;
3. From the first ride, the valid time is 2 hours;
4. If the bus transfers to a bus, it must be of different numbers;
5. If you can only take the subway once within the effective transfer.
invalid transfer:
subway to subway; transfer between subway and light rail; transfer to bus with the same number; transfer to Sentosa and night bus; already have buses, subway, mixed discount direct card; transfer to more than 5 times.
In fact, these two types of transportation cards are not only used by subway and bus, but they can also be used in convenience stores. However, there are currently many merchants that support FlashPay, while ezlink users can participate in ez Rewards to obtain shopping discounts through accumulated points. In addition, ezlink can also be used in taxis, but there is an additional fee of about 20%.
silver
lines
card
Home in Singapore, there is definitely a Singaporean bank card. You can not only scan codes similar to domestic Alipay to pay, but also directly brush the food court, bus and subway.
Bank Overview
Singapore Bank:
DBS (DBS Bank)
POSB (Post Savings Bank)
OCBC (OCBC)
UOB (Da UOB)
Foreign banks:
CITIBANK (Citibank)
HSBC (HSBC)
STANDARD CHARTERED (Standard Chartered) and other
In addition, students with Chinese bank accounts in China can also choose the Bank of China Singapore branch. From domestic remittances to Singapore accounts, there is no need for any handling fees and other fees.
Required documents:
ID card/passport, work permit, student visa and Singapore valid address. The valid address certificate can be a lease document or a rental certificate issued by the apartment party, or it can be a water and electricity order, etc.
Account opening requirements
1. The age of account opening is generally required to be 15 years old and above (different bank standards are different). Applicants need to submit a complete application form. The required materials are as described above. It is worth noting that the rental contract must be a stamped original, and most banks do not recognize electronic contracts or copies .
2. If you are a student who has not received Student Pass, can provide the bank with an IPA letter. After you get the pass, you can update the certificate .
3, Some banks will set a fixed minimum bank deposit limit, , such as UOB, etc., and at least a considerable amount of new coins are required to deposit when opening an account. If the deposit does not reach the minimum limit after opening an account, the bank will charge an administrative fee (usually $2/month).
Processing method
1. Online application, submit the materials online, mail them to you, the cycle will be longer
2. offline counter processing, if you use the permit, you can get the card on the spot, if you use the IPA letter You need to wait for approval. It usually takes about 3 working days to apply for a bank card in Singapore. It is a good time to apply for a bank card online or at the counter. Generally speaking, the online processing cycle of will be longer. If you are applying for a bank card at the counter, you can get the card on the spot with the student pass. If you use an IPA letter (IPA letter is a certificate of entry approved by the Immigration Department)
After processing, needs to wait for approval, usually about 3 working days . After completing the account, you will receive a bank card, and some banks will send letters to your home, which will contain the PIN code of the online bank.
is recommended for everyone to apply for a bank card offline. The staff will teach you how to install PayNow step by step, and will also teach you how to use for bank card transfers from domestic bank cards to Singapore. The transfer of bank card from a domestic bank card to Singapore is not through the card number, but a separate number. If it is an offline processing staff will also remind you!
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