If you are registering for a GCE examination as a private candidate using a foreign passport number, SEAB says to create an account in its Candidates Portal. Its published guidance gives a separate Singpass route for Singapore citizens, permanent residents and FIN holders registering with a FIN.
Start by checking which identification route applies to you. Use the corresponding SEAB registration instructions and enter your details accurately. The account is one step toward registration. Check your eligibility, subject entries and payment separately.
- Check whether you are registering with a foreign passport number or through the Singpass route.
- Use the corresponding official portal instructions.
- Confirm that the identification details match your documents.
- Keep access to the account for later candidate notices.
Choose the correct route before creating an account
SEAB’s GCE guidance provides a non-Singpass registration guide for people using a foreign passport number. If you have a FIN and will register using it, check the Singpass instructions. If you are unsure which identifier to use, ask SEAB before opening another account.
Check the examination year, registration window and subjects offered to private candidates. A portal account alone does not establish eligibility for a subject or confirm an examination entry.
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Check identity details carefully
Review the identification number, identification type and date of birth before submitting the account details. SEAB lists these among the fields candidates cannot change themselves after account creation. Contact SEAB through its official channel if one of them is wrong.
For example, if you notice that a passport digit was mistyped, ask SEAB which record needs correction before relying on it for an examination. The personal details guide explains which fields are locked.
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Keep track of the account after payment
Use the same registration record to check the status after payment. Keep the contact details and account access available so you can retrieve your entry proof or view results when the relevant services open. Check the candidate instructions for what identification to bring on exam day.
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Frequently asked questions
Does holding a foreign passport settle which login I should use?
Check the identifier you are using to register. SEAB distinguishes foreign-passport-number registration from the Singpass route for FIN holders using their FIN.
Can I use these instructions for SEC?
Check the official SEC registration instructions for the examination year. This guide describes the published GCE route.
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Official information
Consult SEAB’s Private Candidate? Start Here guidance on registration and its official FAQ on amendments to personal particulars. Guidance checked on 8 November 2026.