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* Price shown is for a 90 day trip to Singapore with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years
Singapore is among the most visited cities in the world and a favourite among Indians. With the fourth-highest per capita GDP in the world, it offers endless opportunities for business travellers. With the National University of Singapore, it’s a popular study destination among Indians. If any of these reasons make you want to travel to Singapore, you need first to obtain a Singapore visa.
A Singapore visa is an official pre-entry permission that lets the holders arrive at the entry point of Singapore. The ICA or the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore determines all assessment for Singapore visa applications and entries. Look at some important features of the Singapore Visa for Indians:
Categories | Specification |
Singapore Visa Price* | SGD 30 |
Singapore Travel Insurance | SGD 30,000 Travel Insurance with COVID-19 coverage strongly recommended |
Singapore Visa Processing Time | 3-5 working days after application submission |
Singapore Visa on Arrival for Indians | Not Available |
Singapore Visa Agent Fee | INR 500 can be charged by authorised visa agents |
*Values will vary depending on the category of the visa applied
However, obtaining a Singapore visa alone does not guarantee you entry here. Eligible Singapore visa holders will be issued a visit pass upon arrival in Singapore. The visit pass mentions the number of days that you are allowed to stay in Singapore.
It is wiser for all Indians travelling to Singapore to buy an international travel insurance policy before commencing their trip to Singapore. With a travel insurance plan by your side, you will be covered against any medical or financial emergencies that may occur during your trip.
There can be many reasons to visit Singapore. A Singapore visa can be availed to suit the requirements of different types of travellers. Indian nationals are eligible for a VFTF or visa-free transit facility for 96 hours. This means they do not need a Singapore transit visa to transit from the Singapore airport. The stay of VFTF cannot be extended beyond 96 hours.Â
Look at the different Singapore visa types offered to Indian nationals:
There are further subcategories under these Singapore visa types. You can find over 15 types of Singapore work visa and related info on the official website of Ministry of Manpower under Singapore Government.
All Indian passport holders who want to travel to Singapore will require a valid Singapore visa to enter this south-Asian country. Whether you want to visit Singapore as a tourist, for studying or to attend a business commitment, you will need to apply for a Singapore visa.Â
Only in the case of Singapore transit visas, Indian citizens are eligible for 96 hours of visa-free transit facility or VFTF in Singapore. In case you need to stay in Singapore for more than 96 hours, you will need to apply for Singapore visa for Indians.
As there is no Singapore visa on arrival for Indians, they should obtain a Singapore visa before their scheduled departure from India. No Indian citizens will be granted a Singapore visa on arrival at Changi airport. However, Indians with official, diplomatic or service passports do not need to apply for Singapore visa for Indians in order to visit this Asian country.
Other than your Singapore visa, other important documents must also be arranged. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, all foreign and Singaporean arrivals must submit the SG Arrival Card before their arrival in Singapore.Â
As per the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), travellers can submit their arrival and health-related details before entering Singapore. They can do so through ICA's website or by downloading the MyICA mobile application. Travellers can do so within three days before their day of arrival in Singapore.
Indians should also ensure they have valid travel insurance for Singapore so that they’re safe from emergencies like trip cancellation, emergency hospitalisation, baggage and passport loss, etc.Â
Singapore visa applications can be filed online through an authorised visa agent or strategic partner. You will find the list of approved visa agents on the official website.Â
If you have a local contact in Singapore, then they can apply for a Singapore eVisa online on your behalf. The Singaporean resident who will apply as a local contact will need to provide details of their passport including passport number and date of expiry along with a Letter of introduction (LOI) for your Singapore visa application (Form V39A).
Follow the steps given below to apply for Singapore eVisa online:
The IPA or the in-principle approval letter issued to an applicant of work visa is valid for 6 months i.e. the holder gets 6 months to come to Singapore. Moreover, it is valid for single entry only.
All Indian nationals who apply for Singapore eVisa need to attach a few documents in support of their visa application. Take a look at the list of documents that you would have to submit as per the type of visa below:
Refer to the table given below to know about any additional documents that you need to submit along with your visa:
Types of Singapore Visas | Documents Required | |
Singapore Tourist Visa | Form V75 endorsed by a registered doctor | |
Singapore Business Visa | Booking confirmation of round trip flight tickets | |
Singapore Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF) | Booking confirmation of onward flight tickets to destination country Visa for entry to the destination country, if any |
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Singapore Student Pass | Letter of acceptance from a Singapore-based school/ college Letter giving personal details including educational qualifications, employment history, countries visited before and means or financial support Letter stating personal details of spouse/ parents/ siblings, if any Details including contact number, residential details and email address |
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Singapore Work Visa | Singapore Employment pass/ S Pass | Latest business profile of the company Marksheets of all educational qualifications |
Singapore EntrePass | Past employment testimonials/ Resume Business plan in the English language Latest business profile of the company |
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Singapore Training employment pass | Details of the training programme which clearly mentions the type, duration and location of the training Marksheets of all educational qualifications |
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Singapore Training work permit | Letter from the local employer stating the plan of training, purpose & duration of the training and that the trainee will be sent back to India | |
Singapore Dependant’s Pass | Unmarried child below 21 years: Copy of parent’s passport if the child shares the parent’s passport (in case of a dependent child) Verified vaccination documents issued by HPB Spouse: Copy of marriage certificate (in case of the spouse) Unmarried adopted child below 21 years: Copy of adoption papers Verified vaccination documents issued by HPB |
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Long term visit pass | Parents: Copy of birth certificate of a work visa holder Common-law spouse: Copy of marriage certificate of common law Letter from embassy confirming the common-law relationship between the work visa holder and his/ her spouse Affidavit from the work visa holder and his/ her spouse Unmarried handicapped children below 21 years: Letter from the doctor stating the medical condition of the handicapped child Unmarried step children below 21 years: Copy of court’s order of child’s custody NOC from the other parent for taking the child to Singapore Verified vaccination documents issued by HPB |
Singapore PR or Permanent Residence (PR) is a residency permit offered to foreign nationals who want to become a resident of Singapore as a long-term legal resident. All foreign nationals who want to apply for Singapore Permanent Residence should suffice one of the following eligibility criteria. The applicant should be -
Other than a valid passport, a valid Singapore visa and identity proofs, different documents are required for different types of foreigners. Make sure to contact the Singapore Embassy in case you have any doubts.
Every visa applicant needs to pay Singapore visa fee while submitting their application. Refer to the table given below to check the Singapore visa fees:
Types of Singapore Visa | Singapore Visa Fees (In SGD) | |
Tourist Visa/ Business Visa/ Student Pass | 30 5,000 (security deposit for student’s pass) |
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Work Visa | During application submission | 35 |
At the time of pass issue | 35 | |
For multiple-journey visa | 30 |
Singapore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. While Singapore is one of the safest countries in the world, it is also the world’s most expensive city. If in an unfortunate incident, you are forced to avail medical facilities in Singapore, it can cost you way more than it would have back in India.Â
There can also be pre-trip emergencies like trip delay, trip cancellation, etc. that might interrupt your trip to Singapore and cause you a financial burden. The only way to stay protected from such emergencies is by purchasing travel insurance for your trip to Singapore.
A travel insurance policy is a safety agent that ensures that you are covered against any sudden emergencies that you may encounter during your trip to Singapore. It provides medical as well as financial assistance to the insured traveller in case of a risk, making sure that you enjoy every moment of the trip without any stress.Â
Whether you are travelling to Singapore to study or for vacations, you can get travel insurance that provides the best coverage such as student travel insurance.
Most travel insurance providers cover the insured traveller from the following risks:Â
Buying travel insurance for your Singapore trip is not compulsory as per the guidelines laid by the ICA. However, applicants of an S Pass work visa have to compulsorily maintain a medical insurance policy of a minimum cover of S$15,000. The insurance should cover day surgery and in-patient hospitalisation.Â
Moreover, applicants of other types of Singapore visa should also possess a valid travel insurance policy given the unpredictability of life and Singapore being so expensive. Not only will you be better prepared to tackle an emergency but will also save yourself from additional expenses that might upset your travel budget.
If you want to check the status of your Singapore visa online, you can do so by following the procedure given below:
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* Price shown is for a 90 day trip to Singapore with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years