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Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
Hi,
I will be starting my PhD at NTU from Aug 2nd 2015.
I have received the IPA. I just wanted to know if this is enough to leave India successfully.
Although it mentions that "this letter is evidence that a visa has been granted " , what should I do if the emigration officer challenges it and asks to see a visa"literally" .
I am hoping that indian officials are fully aware of the IPA letter and it's significance.
Also, I will be flying out of Calcutta and it would be helpful if someone could share his experience of flying out of Calcutta for Singapore with an IPA.
looking forward to your comments.
I will be starting my PhD at NTU from Aug 2nd 2015.
I have received the IPA. I just wanted to know if this is enough to leave India successfully.
Although it mentions that "this letter is evidence that a visa has been granted " , what should I do if the emigration officer challenges it and asks to see a visa"literally" .
I am hoping that indian officials are fully aware of the IPA letter and it's significance.
Also, I will be flying out of Calcutta and it would be helpful if someone could share his experience of flying out of Calcutta for Singapore with an IPA.
looking forward to your comments.
Re: RE: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
Just show the line that says the visa grantedDSB28 wrote:.
Although it mentions that "this letter is evidence that a visa has been granted " , what should I do if the emigration officer challenges it and asks to see a visa"literally" .
I am hoping that indian officials are fully aware of the IPA letter and it's significance.
.
That's how it is for Indian passport holders ...
Re: RE: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
ecureilx wrote: Just show the line that says the visa granted
That's how it is for Indian passport holders ...
Thanks for the reply
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Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
You can use the letter to enter Singapore. Once you apply for student pass, they will charge you for the visa.
Or you can take visa in India and pay in India. Then, you wont be asked to pay again.
Or you can take visa in India and pay in India. Then, you wont be asked to pay again.
DSB28 wrote:Hi,
I will be starting my PhD at NTU from Aug 2nd 2015.
I have received the IPA. I just wanted to know if this is enough to leave India successfully.
Although it mentions that "this letter is evidence that a visa has been granted " , what should I do if the emigration officer challenges it and asks to see a visa"literally" .
I am hoping that indian officials are fully aware of the IPA letter and it's significance.
Also, I will be flying out of Calcutta and it would be helpful if someone could share his experience of flying out of Calcutta for Singapore with an IPA.
looking forward to your comments.
Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
I thought the IPA itself is a single entry visa in itself.midlet2013 wrote:You can use the letter to enter Singapore. Once you apply for student pass, they will charge you for the visa.
Or you can take visa in India and pay in India. Then, you wont be asked to pay again.
By "taking the visa in India" do u mean to pay the "issuance fee". Will this help in any way pre-departure ?
Re: RE: Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
Yes, the IPA states it includes a single entry visaDSB28 wrote: I thought the IPA itself is a single entry visa in itself.
By "taking the visa in India" do u mean to pay the "issuance fee". Will this help in any way pre-departure ?
Midlet I believe is suggesting to get a separate Svp in the high commission, to avoid arguing with the Immigration in India
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Re: RE: Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
I am not saying that. The Indian immigration will not create any hassle over the IPA/Visa thing.
I had that IPA but I still took visa in India. So, I had to pay for the visa in India.
When I came here, the visa fee was not charged when I went to apply for Student Pass. If you come on IPA, then they will add the visa fee when you apply for Student Pass. I was just referring to the visa fee.
I had that IPA but I still took visa in India. So, I had to pay for the visa in India.
When I came here, the visa fee was not charged when I went to apply for Student Pass. If you come on IPA, then they will add the visa fee when you apply for Student Pass. I was just referring to the visa fee.
ecureilx wrote:Yes, the IPA states it includes a single entry visaDSB28 wrote: I thought the IPA itself is a single entry visa in itself.
By "taking the visa in India" do u mean to pay the "issuance fee". Will this help in any way pre-departure ?
Midlet I believe is suggesting to get a separate Svp in the high commission, to avoid arguing with the Immigration in India
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Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
Just to confirm, you can use IPA to enter Singapore. Taking an additional visa is not required.
Ignore what I said about the fee. You will realize it when you apply for Student Pass few weeks after you arrive in Singapore.
Good luck in your studies.
Ignore what I said about the fee. You will realize it when you apply for Student Pass few weeks after you arrive in Singapore.
Good luck in your studies.
DSB28 wrote:I thought the IPA itself is a single entry visa in itself.midlet2013 wrote:You can use the letter to enter Singapore. Once you apply for student pass, they will charge you for the visa.
Or you can take visa in India and pay in India. Then, you wont be asked to pay again.
By "taking the visa in India" do u mean to pay the "issuance fee". Will this help in any way pre-departure ?
Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
Oh boy, I am confused nowmidlet2013 wrote:Just to confirm, you can use IPA to enter Singapore. Taking an additional visa is not required.
Ignore what I said about the fee. You will realize it when you apply for Student Pass few weeks after you arrive in Singapore.
Good luck in your studies.




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Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
Hi,
I had travelled to Singapore from Delhi, i also had IPA letter and offer letter of the employer.
So nothing is required other than IPA and your PhD program documents if they want to see.
Best of luck for your PhD program.
Brs,
Ashish
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I had travelled to Singapore from Delhi, i also had IPA letter and offer letter of the employer.
So nothing is required other than IPA and your PhD program documents if they want to see.
Best of luck for your PhD program.
Brs,
Ashish
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Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
But not from Calcutta right ??ashish.sachdeva2010 wrote:Hi,
I had travelled to Singapore from Delhi, i also had IPA letter and offer letter of the employer.
So nothing is required other than IPA and your PhD program documents if they want to see.
Best of luck for your PhD program.
Brs,
Ashish
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I am double confused now


Kidding .. Thanks for confirming to the OP
Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
Thanks mate,ashish.sachdeva2010 wrote:Hi,
I had travelled to Singapore from Delhi, i also had IPA letter and offer letter of the employer.
So nothing is required other than IPA and your PhD program documents if they want to see.
Best of luck for your PhD program.
Brs,
Ashish
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I spoke to the singapore high commission in Delhi and they also have mmentioned that IPA is sufficient and another visa is not needed.
I hope it will be just fine....was a bit nervous as this is somewhat unconventional for a country in terms of visa.
Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
thanks ..midlet2013 wrote:Just to confirm, you can use IPA to enter Singapore. Taking an additional visa is not required.
Ignore what I said about the fee. You will realize it when you apply for Student Pass few weeks after you arrive in Singapore.
Good luck in your studies.
Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
ecureilx wrote:But not from Calcutta right ??ashish.sachdeva2010 wrote:Hi,
I had travelled to Singapore from Delhi, i also had IPA letter and offer letter of the employer.
So nothing is required other than IPA and your PhD program documents if they want to see.
Best of luck for your PhD program.
Brs,
Ashish
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Kidding .. Thanks for confirming to the OP



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Re: Can I leave India on an IPA for Singapore ?
Yes not from Kolkata or calcutta
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