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Singapore for Indian passport holders: Embassy visa

Your circumstances

Passport:
🇮🇳 Indian
Lives in:
Not specified (general rule)
Going to:
🇸🇬 Singapore
Purpose:
Holiday

Route summary

Embassy visa

Singapore entry visa required (via local contact, agent or mission)

Indian travel document holders need a Singapore entry visa, applied for through a local contact, an authorised agent or a Singapore mission before travel.

Conditions

  • Applies to ordinary passports – Indian diplomatic, official and service passport holders do not need a visa.
  • Apply online through a local contact (Singapore citizen/PR or company with Singpass/Corppass) or a strategic partner, or at a Singapore overseas mission or its authorised visa agent; ICA does not accept applications at immigration counters.
  • Apply within 30 days before arrival; passport valid at least 6 months from entry.
  • A Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) may be needed – requirements differ by nationality (see the ICA country page).
  • Submit the free SG Arrival Card (with health declaration) online or in the MyICA app within 3 days before arrival – it is not a visa.
  • Length of stay is decided by the ICA officer at entry and sent as an e-Pass by email; extensions need a Short-Term Visit Pass extension application.
  • Hold an individual passport (collective travel documents are not accepted).
  • Carry sufficient cash and proof of onward travel; do not stay beyond your Visit Pass validity (Visit Pass validity is not the same as visa validity).
  • 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility may apply when transiting to/from a third country: you may arrive by any mode but must leave by air or sea with a confirmed onward air/ferry/cruise ticket departing within 96 hours, and hold a visa or long-term pass (valid at least 1 month from entry) issued by and/or good for entry into Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the US; no extension of stay.
  • Single Journey Visa holders qualify for the transit facility only on the return leg, travelling directly from the issuing country via Singapore to India without having returned home since using the visa.

About this route

Route type
Embassy visa: you apply through an embassy, consulate or appointed visa centre.
Documents
4 listed by the official source.
Fee
SGD 30 (as published).
Processing
3 working days (excluding the day of submission); some take longer.

Next step

Steps not published by the official source — use the official link to start.

Official application pageica.gov.sg ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Last checked 4 Oct 2026 against ica.gov.sg · Read in browser on official page

Documents

4 documents listed by the official source
  • Form 14A
  • Recent colour photo
  • Passport bio-data page copy
  • Supporting documents, e.g. Form V39A (LOI), if requested

Fees

Official government fee
SGD 30
Visa-centre / service fee (not a government fee)
None stated by the official source
Notes from the source
SGD 30 non-refundable processing fee, paid online by card.

Visa-centre, service or other third-party charges are never official government fees.

Processing and validity

Processing time
3 working days (excluding the day of submission); some take longer
Validity
Not published by the official source
Maximum stay
Not published by the official source

How to apply: Singapore entry visa required (via local contact, agent or mission)

Where to apply

Where: ICA e-Service via local contact/strategic partner, or Singapore overseas mission/authorised visa agent

Official application page: ica.gov.sg ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Requirements for all visitors to Singapore

These apply on top of the visa rules above, whatever your passport, unless an item says otherwise.

  • Arrival cardSG Arrival Card with e-health declaration

    Applies to: all travellers except airside transit and residents via land checkpoints.

    Official source: ica.gov.sg · Last checked 25 Oct 2026

  • PassportPassport valid at least 6 months

    Applies to: all travellers except Singapore passport holders.

    Official source: ica.gov.sg · Last checked 25 Oct 2026

  • HealthYellow fever certificate if arriving from a WHO yellow-fever risk country

    Applies to: travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from a country WHO lists as a yellow-fever risk country; also after an airport transit of more than 12 hours in such a country.

    Official source: cdn.who.int · Also checked: wwwnc.cdc.govNot official · Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Quick answers

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Singapore?

Singapore entry visa required (via local contact, agent or mission). Indian travel document holders need a Singapore entry visa, applied for through a local contact, an authorised agent or a Singapore mission before travel. Source: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements

Business, work or just passing through?

The rules above are for a holiday: tourism and visiting family and friends. Business visits, paid work and transit are covered separately below.

Business visits to Singapore

Option 1
Embassy visaBusiness visit (meetings, conferences – not paid work)

Business visit: Singapore entry visa required (via local contact, agent or mission)

Short business visits (meetings, conferences, negotiations – not paid work) follow the same route as a holiday, because the official source covers business visits (Social or business visit). Indian travel document holders need a Singapore entry visa, applied for through a local contact, an authorised agent or a Singapore mission before travel.

Conditions

  • Applies to ordinary passports – Indian diplomatic, official and service passport holders do not need a visa.
  • Apply online through a local contact (Singapore citizen/PR or company with Singpass/Corppass) or a strategic partner, or at a Singapore overseas mission or its authorised visa agent; ICA does not accept applications at immigration counters.
  • Apply within 30 days before arrival; passport valid at least 6 months from entry.
  • A Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) may be needed – requirements differ by nationality (see the ICA country page).
  • Submit the free SG Arrival Card (with health declaration) online or in the MyICA app within 3 days before arrival – it is not a visa.
  • Length of stay is decided by the ICA officer at entry and sent as an e-Pass by email; extensions need a Short-Term Visit Pass extension application.
  • Hold an individual passport (collective travel documents are not accepted).
  • Carry sufficient cash and proof of onward travel; do not stay beyond your Visit Pass validity (Visit Pass validity is not the same as visa validity).
  • 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility may apply when transiting to/from a third country: you may arrive by any mode but must leave by air or sea with a confirmed onward air/ferry/cruise ticket departing within 96 hours, and hold a visa or long-term pass (valid at least 1 month from entry) issued by and/or good for entry into Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the US; no extension of stay.
  • Single Journey Visa holders qualify for the transit facility only on the return leg, travelling directly from the issuing country via Singapore to India without having returned home since using the visa.
Government fee
SGD 30
SGD 30 non-refundable processing fee, paid online by card.
Processing
3 working days (excluding the day of submission); some take longer
Validity
Not verified yet
Max stay
Not verified yet
Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Where: ICA e-Service via local contact/strategic partner, or Singapore overseas mission/authorised visa agent

Official application page ↗

Documents checklist

  • Form 14A
  • Recent colour photo
  • Passport bio-data page copy
  • Supporting documents, e.g. Form V39A (LOI), if requested

✓ Read in browser on official page

Official wording

“ICA visa requirements (updated 25 Jun 2026): India is on the list of travel documents that require a Singapore entry visa.”

Working in Singapore

Main work visa routes for Singapore

These are the main routes and what they require. Whether you qualify depends on your circumstances; the official page decides.

Employment Pass (EP)

For: Foreign professionals, managers, executives and technicians

  • Salary of at least $5,600 a month
  • Must pass the COMPASS points framework (Stage 2) unless exempt
  • Employer must advertise on MyCareersFuture and consider all candidates fairly first

Source: Ministry of Manpower (MOM) – Employment Pass (mom.gov.sg).

What the source says

"The Employment Pass allows foreign professionals, managers, executives and technicians to work in Singapore. Candidates need to earn at least $5,600 a month." … "You must advertise on MyCareersFuture and consider all candidates fairly before you apply for an Employment Pass." … "COMPASS (Stage 2)" (https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/eligibility)

S Pass

For: Skilled staff (associate professionals and technicians)

  • Salary of at least $3,300 a month (benchmarked by age)
  • Subject to the employer's quota

Source: MOM – S Pass eligibility (mom.gov.sg).

What the source says

"Criteria include earning a salary of at least $3,300, which is benchmarked against the top one-third of the local associate professionals and technicians (APT) salaries by age." … "who may not meet the EP criteria, subject to a quota." (https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass)

Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass

For: Top talent in business, arts and culture, sports, academia and research

  • See MOM eligibility criteria

Source: MOM – ONE Pass (mom.gov.sg).

What the source says

"The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is a personalised pass for top talent in all sectors, such as business, arts and culture, sports, academia and research."

Checked 16 Oct 2026. Overview: MOM – Work passes. Requirements, fees and thresholds change; confirm on the official page before applying.

Transit through Singapore

Option 1
Visa-freeTransit (up to 96 hours)

96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility (if you hold a qualifying visa)

Besides staying airside without a visa, India nationals in transit to or from a third country may be allowed to enter Singapore for up to 96 hours without a visa under the Visa Free Transit Facility, if they hold a valid visa or long-term pass for Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the USA and an onward ticket departing within 96 hours.

Conditions

  • Valid onward air/ferry/cruise ticket departing Singapore within 96 hours; depart by air or sea.
  • Valid visa or long-term pass (at least one month validity) for Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the USA.
  • Entry decided by ICA officers at the checkpoint; no extension.
Government fee
Fee not officially published
Processing
Not verified yet
Validity
Not verified yet
Max stay
96 hours
Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Documents checklist

Document list not verified yet — check the official source.

✓ Checked on the live official page

Official wording

“ICA – Visa Free Transit Facility: 'the 96-hour visa free transit facility (VFTF). This may be available to nationals of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Georgia, India, Turkmenistan and Ukraine ...' (CIS states not mapped individually here.)”

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Before you go to Singapore

Customs cash limits and the scams official travel advice warns about in Singapore.

Cash you can bring in and take out

Bringing cash in
Submit a CBNI declaration (Form NP 727) online within 72 hours before arrival if carrying more than S$20,000 (or equivalent) in cash and bearer negotiable instruments.
Taking cash out
Same declaration within 72 hours before departure.

Official source: ica.gov.sg · Last checked 4 Oct 2026 · Details

Common tourist traps

  1. Phone and online impersonation scams

    How it works: Callers or messages pretend to be officials or bank staff.

    How to avoid it: Hang up and call the agency or bank on its official number.

  2. Live seafood priced per 100 g

    How it works: Live crab and other seafood are often priced per 100 g, and a large crab can weigh several kilos, so the bill can run into hundreds of dollars. Tourists have reported shock bills and disputed them.

    How to avoid it: Before it is cooked, ask for the weight and the total price of the dish, and confirm them in writing.

    From visitor reviews, not official Seafood restaurants, Singapore. Sources: reddit.com · channelnewsasia.com · straitstimes.com. Researched 23 Oct 2026; there is no official page to re-check, so this date is not updated automatically.

Emergency numbers in Singapore

  • Ambulance & fire 995
  • Police 999

Other traps paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 19 Mar 2026 · Last checked 2 Nov 2026.

Explore Singapore

Planning more than the paperwork? Our Singapore guide picks out places to visit, things to do and where to shop, with a source for every tip.

Places to visit:
Supertree Grove
Things to do:
Garden Rhapsody light show
Shopping:
Chinatown Street Market
Read the full Singapore guide

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