Good news for travellers to Singapore: an e-Visa lets you apply online without visiting an embassy. This guide walks through the online application step by step in 2026 — fees, documents, processing and common mistakes.
Singapore visa at a glance
| Visa required? | Yes, for many nationalities |
|---|---|
| Main visa type | Entry Visa (via Authorised Visa Agent) |
| Government fee | S$30 per application |
| Processing time | 3–5 working days (longer at peak) |
| Validity | Single journey ~9 weeks; Multiple journey 1–2 years (5/10 yrs for some) |
| Permitted stay | Set by Visit Pass at checkpoint, typically up to 30 days |
| Where to apply | ICA Authorised Visa Agent (e.g. VFS) or Singapore local contact with Singpass via ICA e-Service (Form V39A) |
| HolidaySG assistance fee | S$10 per applicant (usually S$100) |
Singapore e-Visa at a glance
- Fee: SGD 30
- Processing: About 3-5 working days (longer in peak periods)
- Validity: Commonly issued multiple-entry, valid up to 2 years (at ICA discretion)
- Permitted stay: 30 days
- Where to apply: ICA-authorised visa agent, strategic partner, or local sponsor (not filed directly by the traveller)
Indians NEED a Singapore visa — NO visa on arrival. Apply via an ICA-authorised agent/sponsor (S$30). EVERY traveller must also submit the FREE SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival.
How to apply for the Singapore e-Visa online
- Open the official e-Visa portal (ICA-authorised visa agent, strategic partner, or local sponsor (not filed directly by the traveller)) and start a new application.
- Fill in your passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Upload a scan of your passport bio page and a compliant photo.
- Pay the fee (SGD 30) by card.
- Wait for the emailed approval (About 3-5 working days (longer in peak periods)), then print or save it to show on arrival.
Documents you upload
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Recent passport photo (white background, per ICA spec)
- Completed Form 14A
- Confirmed return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Bank statements / proof of funds
- Local contact or sponsor details where applicable
Common mistakes, delays and rejection reasons
From handling Singapore visa applications, these are the issues that most often cause delays or refusals. Avoiding them is the single biggest thing you can control:
- Passport validity: many countries require at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates — renew early if yours is close.
- Insufficient proof of funds: bank statements that are too thin, too new, or not in your name are a common reason for delays. Show a stable balance over the last 3–6 months.
- Photo specification errors: wrong size, background colour, glasses or a smile can bounce an application. Follow the exact spec for Singapore.
- Applying too late: submit well before departure — allow the full processing window plus a buffer, not the minimum.
- Mismatched documents: names, dates and passport numbers must match exactly across your form, flight and hotel bookings.
- Weak ties to your home country: employment letters, leave approval and return bookings help show you intend to return.
- Prior overstays or refusals: declare them honestly; hiding history causes more problems than the history itself.
- Forgetting the arrival card: SG Arrival Card (free) within 3 days before arrival — eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard — complete it in the correct window or you can be delayed at the border.
Before you travel to Singapore
- Arrival card / declaration: SG Arrival Card (free) within 3 days before arrival — eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard
- Onward or return ticket: carry proof — airlines and immigration can ask for it.
- Funds: have evidence of enough money for your stay (card and some local currency).
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, and mandatory for some destinations.
- Copies: keep a digital and paper copy of your visa/approval and passport photo page.
Apply for your Singapore visa with HolidaySG
Flat S$10 assistance fee per applicant (usually S$100) — official government fee: Entry Visa: S$30 per application · Singapore Visit Visa: SGD 30 · SG Arrival Card with: SGD 0. We check your eligibility, send a personalised document checklist, complete the forms and track your application until the outcome.
Things to do once your Singapore visa is sorted
Popular experiences in Singapore you can book on HolidaySG:
- Nineteen95 — from SGD 81
- Omni-Theatre — from SGD 11
- Palate Sensations — from SGD 143
- Pay-Per-Use Showers at Hub & Spoke Changi Airport (Public Area) — from SGD 10
- Perfume Making Workshop - Fragrance Design & Mixology Session — from SGD 67
- Best 5G+ Singapore SIM Cards/Tourist Cards with Transport Card Option (Airport/ City Pick-up) — from SGD 7
Official sources
- ICA Singapore — verified 16 August 2026
- Official government source — verified 20 August 2026
- Official government source — verified 20 August 2026
Last updated 20 August 2026. Written and reviewed by the HolidaySG visa team and checked against the official sources above (facts verified 20 August 2026). Visa rules change and depend on your passport, residence and purpose of travel — always confirm with the official source before booking, or use our visa checker. HolidaySG re-confirms current requirements at the time of your application.