Singapore (Official called the Republic of Singapore) is an island country located in South-East Asia. Singapore features first in the top tourist destination in the world. Singapore is a global hub of innovation, entertainment, human capital, education, finance, and healthcare. Singapore has been bestowed with all the great technologies of the world. Singapore visa for Indian citizens can be procured by visiting the Embassy of Singapore in India. Indian citizens can also apply for an electronic visa or E-visa for Singapore.
Over 20 countries worldwide can apply for Singapore E-Visa online, and India is included in those countries. Therefore India has the privilege to apply for Singapore E-visa online by visiting the visa website. Most people prefer to apply for an online visa as it is hustle free and time-saving.
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Below Countries are eligible for Singapore E-Visa.
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Armenia |
Azerbaijan |
Belarus |
China |
Georgia |
Hong Kong |
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India |
Kazakhstan |
Kyrgyzstan |
Macau |
Moldova |
North Korea |
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Russia |
Tajikistan |
Turkmenistan |
Ukraine |
Uzbekistan |
Documents required for Singapore visa for Indian citizens:
Passport:
- An Indian Passport.
- Passport with at least six months of validity from the date of arrival in Singapore.
- The scanned Bio-Page of the passport must have all the sides visible.
- There must not be any watermark of the scanner application on the Bio-Page.
Photograph
- Two Passport size colored photographs must be taken recently within three months.
- The picture should not have any borders.
- The size of the photo should be 3 cm wide and 4 cm long.
- Photographs must have full face visible along with the upper shoulders.
- Any part of the front face (eye, eyebrows, nose, and ears) must not be covered with hair.
- The photograph must have a white background.
- Keep the facial expression neutral while capturing the photo.
- Spectacle frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
- The spectacle must not reflect or glare in the image.
Itinerary
- Confirmed tickets from both sides.
- The applicant needs to submit a letter to the Embassy of Singapore or The consulate of Singapore, covering the details regarding hotel reservation, stay, dates of travel, and reason for the trip.
Bank Details
- Must have sufficient balance in the account to bear the expenses.
- Credit card or debit card that is applicable in Singapore.
- Health insurance coverage.
Other Documents:
- A valid E-Mail ID.
- Applicant must avoid any travel restriction.
- Applicant traveling for the first time needs to attach Income Tax Return papers and Bank statements of the last three years.
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Singapore visa fee for Indian passport holders
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Select Type of Visa |
No. of Entry |
Visa Validity |
Stay Validity |
Processing Time |
Processing Fee |
Visa Fee |
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30 days visa |
Multiple Entry |
2 Years |
30 Days |
5 - 7 Days |
26.0USD |
155.0USD |
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30 days visa |
Multiple Entry |
2 Years |
30 Days |
5 - 7 Days |
26.0USD |
170.0USD |
Procedure to apply for Singapore visa for Indian citizens:
- Applicant has to fill the online Singapore visa application form.
- No column in the visa application form should be blank.
- Make sure the information provided is correct.
- As incorrect detail may lead to delay or rejection of the visa.
- Pay the visa fee online through credit card/ debit card, internet banking, UPI, or NEFT.
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Types of Singapore visa for Indian citizens:
Tourist visa:
A tourist visa is for travelers whose sole purpose is traveling. This visa allows the tourist to stay in the country for 30 or 90 days. Generally, tourist visas are of two types:
Single entry visa:
On this visa, the tourist is allowed to visit only once in Singapore. If the traveler leaves the country before 90 days or 30 days, they will not be permitted to travel to the country on the same visa irrespective of the time.
Multiple Entry Visa:
Using Multiple Entry visa the tourist can enter or leave the country more than once within the allotted time. However, in both the types tourist has to visit the country within the 30 days from the time of allotment of visa.
Transit visa:
Transit visa is issued for 48 hours and 96 hours. Both the types have a validity period of 14 days from the approval date.
Business visa:
A business visa is for those Indian citizens who are visiting the country for business purposes. For a business visa, one must need sponsorship from a Singapore based company. Additional information on the tourist is need while applying for this visa.
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FAQs:
Q. Is it necessary to get a Singapore visa for Indian citizens for tourism purposes?
Yes, the visa is necessary for all-purpose such as Tourism, Business, and Work.
Q. What are the cheap hotels in Singapore?
- K Hotel 8
- Cherry Loft Lorong 10
- Hipster city
- Diamond Hotel
- Sheraton Towers Singapore
Q. What are the best tourist destinations to visit in Singapore?
- Sentosa
- Merlion
- Marina Bay Sands Singapore
- Night Safari
- Singapore Flyer.
Q. What are the documents required for a Singapore visa for Indian citizens?
- A valid Indian passport.
- Two colored photographs.
- A valid E-Mail ID.
Q. Is a visa on arrival facility available for Indian citizens?
Yes, Indians can opt for a visa on arrival facility.
