If you sign a one year lease and do not get a Visa you are still accountable for the lease - so might be best if as suggested you do short term rental air bnb or other - some places will offer month to month leases but understand you pay more - usually in newer buildings in very small apartments - but lots of services. The big thing for you to know if the lease is not tied to your Visa - some will have "diplomatic clauses" but because you will not be here via a work visa - you will not be able to access as they generally speak to being transferred by your workplace - originaly for diplomats but also applicable for private sector employment. Hope this is responsive to your question

Anonymous participant 711 maybe don't be a jerk.....

no one is going to be able to give you a definitive answer - but from what you have said you likely will be ok, but no one here knows the answer to your question no matter what they say - suggest you have printed documentation of your flights, bank balance and hotel reservations in case asked - don't offer but if asked it would be good to be able to quickly and calmly share - have a nice break and good luck in Uni next year.

@Roland *******

maybe some, but its a crap shoot who to rely on - the kid is at risk of being separated from his family - time to get fully serious and not rely on a random group of strangers

Anonymous participant honestly this sounds a little sketchy - just do the straightforward thing -

suggest that before you return from Singapore you have made a reservation for your flight to VN - print out that confirmation - don't offer it until and if asked when you return. I entered in Jan for 2 weeks, then May for 3 weeks and then early June for 5+ weeks when I left for the purpose of filing and obtaining my DTV visa - I was not questioned at all during any entry. When I returned with the DTV visa (approved and issued) I had a print out with me and presented it when I got to the agent - no problem at all Once you have it you need to present the physical copy each time you enter - I asked the agent this question directly and that is what he confirmed. You should be fine - but do be sure you have booked your flight to VN before you come back from SIA - Air Asia is a good option and inexpensive.

he has overstayed - his window for extension has i believe closed

he should call his embassy and find out directly from them - it will not be the first time they have gotten and inquiry like this - and they will know what to do - way better than random people here. My only other input is he should consider leaving asap - overstay is taken seriously and can have ramifications beyond a fine - including refusal to allow return for a period of time. He should leave and sort it out re the new passport elsewhere - if he has already overstayed 2 weeks he needs to leave - pay a fine and beg forgiveness

I did the same last night - one thing I learned from the immigration agent is that we need to have a printed copy of our visa in hand at every entry -

ExcellentJackfruit8779 sorry not willing to share more details with an anonymized poster. I did use an agency so you may wish to do so and get guidance tailored to your situation