Singapore Singapore Visit Visa (e-Visa): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

e-Visa
Singapore

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00
S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Entry Visa: S$30 per application · Singapore Visit Visa: SGD 30 · SG Arrival Card with: SGD 0

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Singapore Singapore Visit Visa (e-Visa) at a glance

Government visa fee
S$30 per application
HolidaySG service fee
S$65.00
Processing time
3–5 working days (longer at peak)
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
Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Singapore visa options

Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026
Online application available — 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.
Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Entry 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 S$100 per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Who can apply

Assessment-Level nationals such as Indian passport holders (Singapore passport holders do not need a visa for their own country)

Singapore visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports
Passport Requirement Max stay Need help?
🇲🇾Malaysia Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇮🇳India e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇨🇳China Visa required 30 days Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇺🇸United States Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇫🇷France Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka Visa required 30 days Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia Visa-free No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Singapore visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Singapore, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.
No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days.
No visa is needed — Filipinos can enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days.
Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for Singapore, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.
The official government fee for the Entry Visa (via Authorised Visa Agent) is S$30 per application. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).
Entry Visa (via Authorised Visa Agent): 3–5 working days (longer at peak). Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.
Typically: 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. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.
SG Arrival Card (free) within 3 days before arrival — eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard
No. Applications must be submitted through an ICA-authorised visa agent, strategic partner (e.g. VFS), or a Singapore-based local sponsor with SingPass.
The ICA fee is a non-refundable S$30, payable online; agents add their own service charges.
Many Indian applicants receive a multiple-entry visa valid up to 2 years, though each stay is capped at the permitted period (often 30 days) granted on arrival.
The SG Arrival Card is a free electronic arrival and health declaration required of all visitors — it is NOT a visa and does not replace one.
Within 3 days before your arrival in Singapore, via the official ICA website or MyICA app.
Typically 3-5 working days, longer during peak travel seasons.
Citizens do not need a visa; residents/citizens returning still complete relevant ICA formalities but not the visitor visa.

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