Singapore Tourist Visa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Tourist 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 Tourist 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).

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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

Get your 4-week multiple-entry electronic tourist visa to Singapore with ease! We are a visa assistance centre, a licensed travel agent and a Trusted Partner with Singapore’s Immigration Authority since 2025, ensuring your application meets all government requirements.

Each e-visa possesses a unique identifier for verification purposes. The e-visa is electronically stored within the ICA system and readily accessible by immigration officers at the point of entry. While not mandatory, a printed copy of your e-visa is recommended for your records.

You will be able to verify the authenticity of a visa of a visa issued on the website of the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority.

Singapore visa’s validity lasts for 9 weeks from the issuance date.

The number of entries permitted (single, double, or multiple) depends on the specific visa type you select. Bear in mind that the duration of each stay in Singapore cannot exceed 30 days, i.e. every time you enter the country your passport will be accordingly stamped allowing you to remain for (usually) 30 days.

It is also possible to apply for an extension of stay once you are in Singapore.

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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Why apply with HolidaySG?

Singapore-licensed agency

Travel Agent Licence TA04014 · Singapore-registered company.
Document check before submission

We review your documents and send a personalised checklist.
Singapore-based support

Application status tracking and support until outcome.
Transparent pricing

Government fee shown separately from our S$65 assistance fee.
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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.