Singapore visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- S$30 per application
- Processing time
- About 3-5 working days (longer in peak periods)
- Validity
- Single journey ~9 weeks; Multiple journey 1–2 years (5/10 yrs for some)
- Maximum stay
- Set by Visit Pass at checkpoint, typically up to 30 days
- Visa required?
- Nationals of ICA Assessment Level I & II countries: India, China (certain documents), Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka*, Nigeria, Egypt, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen and others (full list on ICA).
- Arrival card
- SG Arrival Card (free) within 3 days before arrival — eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard
Do you need a visa for Singapore?
Travellers from Most other nationalities incl. ASEAN, EU, UK, USA, Australia, Japan, Korea — 30 or 90 days Visit Pass on arrival. can generally enter Singapore without a visa. Nationals of ICA Assessment Level I & II countries: India, China (certain documents), Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka*, Nigeria, Egypt, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen and others (full list on ICA).
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Most other nationalities incl. ASEAN, EU, UK, USA, Australia, Japan, Korea — 30 or 90 days Visit Pass on arrival. do not require a visa for Singapore for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (ICA Singapore) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Singapore visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Entry Visa (via Authorised Visa Agent)
Official fee: S$30 per application- Validity
- Single journey ~9 weeks; Multiple journey 1–2 years (5/10 yrs for some)
- Max stay
- Set by Visit Pass at checkpoint, typically up to 30 days
- Processing time
- 3–5 working days (longer at peak)
- Where to apply
- ICA Authorised Visa Agent (e.g. VFS) or Singapore local contact with Singpass via ICA e-Service (Form V39A)
Who needs it: Nationals of ICA Assessment Level I & II countries: India, China (certain documents), Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka*, Nigeria, Egypt, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen and others (full list on ICA).
Visa-free: Most other nationalities incl. ASEAN, EU, UK, USA, Australia, Japan, Korea — 30 or 90 days Visit Pass on arrival.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Confirmed return/onward flight
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
- Form 14A
- Letter of introduction (V39A) if sponsored
- Cover letter with itinerary
Arrival card: SG Arrival Card (free) within 3 days before arrival — eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard
No direct online tourist application without an agent or local sponsor. Visa validity is not the permitted stay.
Source: ICA Singapore · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Singapore Visit Visa (e-Visa)
Official fee: SGD 30- Validity
- Commonly issued multiple-entry, valid up to 2 years (at ICA discretion)
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- About 3-5 working days (longer in peak periods)
- Processing time
- About 3-5 working days (longer in peak periods)
- Where to apply
- ICA-authorised visa agent, strategic partner, or local sponsor (not filed directly by the traveller)
Who needs it: Assessment-Level nationals such as Indian passport holders (Singapore passport holders do not need a visa for their own country)
Required documents
- 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
Extra charges: Authorised agent/VFS service charges on top of the S$30 ICA fee
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with e-Pass
Official fee: SGD 0- Validity
- Submit within 3 days before arrival
- Time to approval
- Immediate e-acknowledgement
- Processing time
- Immediate e-acknowledgement
- Where to apply
- ICA official SG Arrival Card portal / MyICA app
Who needs it: ALL short-term visitors (visa-required and visa-exempt), including Indian and Singapore residents returning
Required documents
- Passport details
- Travel and accommodation details
- Health declaration
Extra charges: None — it is free; beware paid look-alike sites
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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