• All documents in common with the Singapore Visa.
• Invitation letter by family or friends in Singapore.
• Sponsorship letter and financials of the sponsor if the applicant is unemployed and travelling alone.

• All documents in common with the Singapore Visa.
• Letter of introduction from the associated company in Singapore.

Yes, you can apply for an extension of your stay in Singapore if you want to stay for a longer period than the number of days granted in your Singapore Visa.

However, the extension of your stay in Singapore should not be more than 89 days from the date you entered the country.

You are also required to fulfil the conditions enumerated below to be eligible to apply for an extension of your Singapore Visit Pass or Visitor Visa.

• You should not have already obtained an extension on the current trip.
• The current Singapore Visa is valid for at least three more working days.
• You should not return to Singapore within 5 days from the departure date of the present trip.
• You should submit an acknowledgement saying that you will not seek any further extension.

You are required to pay a fee and submit certain documents while applying for an extension. Depending on your case, a security deposit may also have to be paid.

$40 is the fee to be paid per extension of your Singapore Visa.

Two recent passport-size colour photographs which the applicant is required to submit with the Singapore Visa application should adhere to certain specific guidelines.

These are enumerated below.

• Photographs should be clear and in focus.
• Without the borders, photographs should be 35mm wide and 45mm high.
• It should be taken against a plain white background.
• The picture should have even exposure and no shadows.
• The hair of the applicant must not cover the eyes or the eyebrows.
• The full face of the applicant must be visible with upper shoulders.
• Refrain from wearing any headgear and plain white clothes. (This is only permissible per religious or racial customs)
• The frame of the spectacles of the applicant must not cover any parts of the eyes.
• The lens of the spectacles should not be glaring or reflecting light.
• Photographs should be in the JPEG image file format.
• The image size should be 400X514 pixels.
• The file size should not be more than 60KB.

• Incomplete forms and/or documents submitted with the visa application form may delay the process or get rejected.
• All visa applications, including duration, are considered on its own merits and subject to approval.
• Possessing Singapore Visa does not guarantee entry into the country. Entry is determined by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry.
• All visitors should hold a valid passport and sufficient funds for their stay in Singapore. They should also have a confirmed onward/return air ticket where applicable.
• The validity of a Singapore Visa refers to the period from when the holder seeks entry into the country. The duration of stay is however determined by ICA officers stationed at the respective entry checkpoints.
• The Singapore Visa is a pre-entry permission for the holder to travel to and seek entry into the country. It is neither an immigration pass. Grant of an immigration pass is determined by ICA officers at the point of entry.
• The granted period of stay in Singapore is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on your passport. It is not tied to the validity of your Singapore Visa.

• Tourist Visa: This visa is issued in the form of ETA to people wanting to visit Singapore for tourism. It can be obtained before or on arrival in Singapore.
• Business Visa: The Business Visa is also known as a Work Visa. It is given to people seeking employment or wanting to start a business in Singapore. This visa is commonly known as an Employment or Entrepreneur Pass in Singapore.
• Student Visa: Commonly known as a Student’s Pass, the Student Visa is required if you are looking forward to studying in Singapore.

This provision is available for Indian nationals in transit to or from any third country by air. The VFTF facility is available for 96-hours. Indian travellers without a Singapore Visa and not eligible for VFTF cannot enter Singapore.

• Transit travellers satisfying the criteria for VFTF should meet the prevailing entry requirements before entering Singapore. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry will assess and determine entry.
• Any extension of stay in Singapore for transit travellers under the VFTF is strictly not permitted.

Indian National Transit Travellers

Indian nationals in transit to or from any third country through Singapore are eligible for the 96-hour VFTF.

However, this is subject to meeting the following requirements.

• Irrespective of the mode of transport you have used to enter Singapore, you should only depart via air or sea.
• Transit travellers should also have a valid onward air/ferry/cruise ticket departing Singapore within 96 hours.
• With a validity of at least 1 month from the date of entry into Singapore under VFTF, transit travellers must have a valid visa or long-term pass issued by any of the countries listed in the table below.

List of Countries for VFTF

Source: https://www.mfa.gov.sg/

Visas are considered valid only as long as they are good for entry into any of the 8 listed countries above.

You can keep track of how the application is progressing. With the help of the travel document number and the visa reference number provided at the time of submission, you can track the status of your application online on the official website.

Indeed, Singapore is waiting for your next visit. Time stands still here in this city of gardens, nature reserves and urban retreats. The iconic places in this island country are gentle reminders that will always be there. Officially the Republic of Singapore in Southeast Asia, it lies in-between Malaysia and Indonesia. It is a melting pot of cultures that is fast becoming one of Asia’s hit-list destinations.

The procedure of applying for a Singapore Visa is completely online. Go through authorized visa agents to file for a Singapore eVisa. Applications can also be submitted via a local sponsor who should essentially have a SingPass account.Remember that your Singapore Visa application must be made at least 30 days before you intend to arrive in Singapore.

Yes, there are no costs for a transit visa. But there are certain requirements to be fulfilled. Indian visitors should have a valid onward air ticket during transit. Their journey should also commence within 96-hours of arrival.

Track your visa application online at the official Singapore immigration website. Avail services of visa agents. They can communicate with the Singapore embassy or consulate and let you know the reason for the delay.

Yes, it does. This is because the requirements of tourist visas are way different from a student visa, or a work visa. Such visas may take a longer time for processing than a tourist visa.

No, this is not required. Indian citizens need not get their biometrics done for visiting Singapore.

No. Travel insurance is not mandatory for obtaining a Singapore Visa. However, this is fast becoming a norm with immigration officers at the embassy or consulate asking to see travel-related documents.

Yes, but only Indian passport holders in transit are granted short visas to enter Singapore on producing onward boarding passes. All other Indian citizens must obtain a Singapore entry visa before arrival.

Indians are not required to show their bank balance for a Singapore Tourist Visa from India. However, they are required to submit their bank statement for the last 3 months.

There is no limit to the amount of cash you can carry on your trip to Singapore. However, amounts exceeding S$20,000 or equivalent should be declared.

Yes, you can withdraw cash using an Indian debit card. The most commonly accepted debit and credit cards in Singapore are Visa, MasterCard, and UnionPay. Taxis however may charge a 10% extra fee for payment by debit or credit cards.

The best thing to do in such situations is to re-submit a fresh application. There is no way that you can rectify a mistake committed on the application already submitted.

Since every application is considered on its merits, the validity of a Singapore Visa is not the same for everyone. It can differ from one application to another.

Yes, Singapore serves plenty of air routes and is a well-organized cruise centre. The transport system of the country is very well developed and allows convenient access to numerous tourist destinations.

Yes, travel agents invariably have access to rates, routes, and information to places of interest. They will save you both, time and money even when you pay them a service fee. Travel agents commonly have packages that help you score on a deal.

The Singapore Embassy is located across 3 cities of India. The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi, the Singapore Consulate in Chennai, and the Singapore Consulate in Mumbai.

All individuals coming to Singapore for tourism must submit their SG Arrival Card up to three days before arriving. The SGAC is the electronic version of the paper DE (disembarkation) card that all travelers had to provide earlier.

Yes, you can apply for a Singapore tourist visa through VFS Global, a visa outsourcing company managing the administrative tasks related to visas.

Singapore Overseas Mission refers to the Embassy, High Commission, Consulate, Consulate General etc. of Singapore in other countries.

No. You cannot convert your tourist visa to a Singapore work visa. You will have to apply for a Work Permit online through an employer or employment agent.

Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) issues immigration passes and permits to foreigners.

There are two commercial airports in Singapore that have international and domestic flights. These are - Singapore Changi Airport and Seletar Airport.

An Entry Permit (EP) is issued by the Singapore Government to successful Singapore Permanent Residence (PR) applicants.