Exemption from the security deposit requirement may be granted to:
- Holders of valid Dependent’s Pass, long term social visit pass and work pass
- Foreign students who study in kindergartens registered with Ministry of Education / Childcare centers licensed by MCYS
- Foreign students who attend a full-time course at an approved Private Education Institution that is awarded Singapore Quality Class for Private Education Organization, or SQC(PEO) by SPRING, Singapore
- Foreign students who pursue a full-time university degree (Graduate / Post-Graduate) programme at an approved private education institution, except for the University of London (UOL) tuition programme.
- Below 16 years old at the point of application
- Malaysians / Brunei nationals
- Children or Spouse of Singapore Citizens / Permanent Residents