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Singapore Visitor / Tourist Visa
The short-stay Singapore tourist visa from India — an e-Visa lodged through an authorised agent or mission, the genuine-visit and funds tests, and the separate Singapore Arrival Card.
- ProcessingAbout 3 - 5 working days for the tourist e-Visa
- Visa categoryVisitor / Tourist Visa
- Your guideOne consultant
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Singapore Visitor / Tourist Visa — overview
What a Singapore visitor visa is
The Singapore visitor visa is a short-stay entry visa for tourism, visiting family or friends, and short business visits. For Indian passport holders it is issued as an electronic visa (e-Visa) — there is no visa-on-arrival and no walk-in tourist visa. You apply through an authorised visa agent or a Singapore overseas mission; individuals cannot lodge the application over a counter directly.
The visa governs entry. How long you may actually stay is decided by the ICA officer on arrival, who grants a social visit pass — usually up to 30 days for tourists. The visa itself may carry a longer overall validity (sometimes a multiple-entry validity of up to about two years on appropriate profiles), but the per-visit stay limit still applies on each entry.
What kind of trip the visa is for
The Singapore short-stay visa covers:
- Tourism — holidays, sightseeing, family trips.
- Visiting family or friends — supported by host details where relevant.
- Short business visits — meetings, conferences, trade events. Not employment.
It is not a work visa. Working in Singapore requires a separate employment pass, which we do not arrange. It is also not for long-term stay, study or relocation.
The Singapore Arrival Card — don't forget it
A common mistake among Indian travellers is confusing the visa with the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC). The SGAC is a free online immigration declaration that every visitor must submit within three days before arrival. It is separate from, and additional to, the visa. You will not be allowed to board or enter without it, so build it into your pre-departure checklist.
What the officer is looking for
A Singapore visa decision turns on whether you are a genuine short-stay visitor who will leave at the end of the trip. The file should answer three quiet questions:
- Is the trip genuine and planned? A coherent itinerary, return flight reservation, and confirmed accommodation that match your stated dates.
- Are you funded? Bank statements showing consistent activity, plus salary slips or ITR, demonstrating you can cover the trip.
- Will you return to India? Employment or business ties, family responsibilities, property — credible reasons to come home.
First-time travellers face a slightly higher evidence bar; a clean prior travel history (Schengen, UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ, or earlier Singapore visas) strengthens the case and can support a multiple-entry grant.
Singapore visitor visa at a glance
- Who needs it
- All Indian passport holders
- Visa formLodged via authorised agent or mission
- e-Visa (electronic)
- Typical stayGranted by ICA on arrival
- Up to 30 days
- Government feeApprox INR 1,900 per applicant
- SGD 30
- Processing
- ~3-5 working days
- Our fee18% GST included; gov/agent fees at cost
- from INR 5,999 all-in
Costs — what to budget
The Singapore government visa fee is modest at around SGD 30 (≈ ₹1,900) per applicant. Beyond that, your real spend is flights, hotels and an agent/handling fee — not the visa.
Our preparation service is from ₹5,999 all-in, with 18% GST included. Government and agent/VFS fees are passed through at cost — we do not mark them up.
Refusals and what to do next
Singapore refusals are usually tied to a weak genuine-visit case — thin funds, unclear ties to India, or an itinerary that does not hang together. The right next step is rarely a blind re-file: identify the specific weakness, strengthen it honestly, and lodge a cleaner application. We diagnose each profile individually.
How we can help
We are a licensed visa consultancy based in Patiala, Punjab. For Singapore we prepare and lodge the tourist / social visit e-Visa through the proper authorised channel: document checklist matched to ICA requirements, Form 14A and V39A handling, funds and ties documentation, itinerary review, and reapplication strategy where needed. One consultant sees your case from the first call to the decision — no handoff. Book a free assessment and we will tell you honestly whether your file is ready or needs another pass.
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Documents you need
Valid passport
Passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure from Singapore, with at least one blank page.
Completed Form 14A
The Singapore visa application form (Form 14A), completed accurately and consistently with your supporting documents.
Recent photograph
One recent colour photo to Singapore spec — 35mm x 45mm, white background, taken within the last three months.
Letter of introduction (V39A)
A V39A letter of introduction from a local Singapore contact or the authorised visa agent, confirming the application is genuine, where required.
Proof of funds
Bank statements (typically 3-6 months), salary slips or ITR, to show you can fund the trip and satisfy the genuine-visitor test.
Ties to India
Employment letter or business proof, ITR, family or property links — evidence supporting your intent to return to India.
Travel itinerary
Return flight reservation and confirmed accommodation (hotel booking or host details) covering your stay.
Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)
A free online immigration declaration submitted within three days before arrival. Separate from the visa, but mandatory before you fly.
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How the process works
Typical processing: About 3 - 5 working days for the tourist e-Visa. Apply two to three weeks before travel to allow a buffer; peak season or document clarifications can extend this.
Step 1
Confirm you need a visa
Indian passport holders need an entry visa for Singapore — there is no visa-on-arrival and no walk-in tourist visa. Plan on lodging a full short-stay e-Visa through an authorised agent or Singapore mission.
Step 2
Plan your trip and bookings
Decide your dates, prepare a return flight reservation and accommodation booking, and keep them refundable until the visa is approved.
Step 3
Assemble documents
Passport, Form 14A, photograph, funds and ties evidence, itinerary, and a V39A letter of introduction where required. The file must be internally consistent.
Step 4
Lodge the e-Visa application
The application is submitted electronically through an authorised visa agent or a Singapore overseas mission, with the SGD 30 government fee. Individuals cannot lodge it over a counter themselves.
Step 5
Receive the e-Visa
A decision typically follows in about 3-5 working days. The approved visa is issued electronically and linked to your passport — print a copy to carry.
Step 6
Submit the Singapore Arrival Card
Within three days before arrival, complete the free SGAC online immigration declaration. This is separate from the visa and required for entry.
Step 7
Enter Singapore
At the airport, the ICA officer grants your social visit pass — most tourists receive up to 30 days, which can be shorter than the visa validity.
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Costs & fees
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Amount
Singapore government visa fee
Per applicant; non-refundable if the application is rejected
SGD 30 (approx INR 1,900)
Authorised agent / VFS handling fee
Charged by the agent or visa centre that lodges the e-Visa
INR 500 - 1,500
Photographs
Singapore-spec photos (35mm x 45mm, white background)
INR 300 - 600
Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)
Free online immigration declaration before arrival
No charge
Lifeset Overseas service fee
Full preparation and lodging; 18% GST included; government and agent fees passed through at cost
from INR 5,999 all-in
Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.
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Frequently asked questions
- Q.Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
- Yes. Indian passport holders need an entry visa for Singapore. It is issued as an e-Visa and lodged through an authorised agent or a Singapore mission. There is no visa-on-arrival and no walk-in tourist visa for Indians.
- Q.How long can I stay in Singapore?
- The visa controls entry; the stay is decided by the ICA officer on arrival. Most tourists receive a social visit pass of up to 30 days, which may be shorter than the visa's overall validity.
- Q.How much does the Singapore visa cost?
- The Singapore government visa fee is about SGD 30 (approximately INR 1,900) per applicant, plus a small agent/VFS handling charge. Our preparation service is from INR 5,999 all-in (18% GST included), with these third-party fees passed through at cost.
- Q.How long does processing take?
- Usually about 3 to 5 working days. Apply two to three weeks before travel to leave a buffer for any document clarification or peak-season delay.
- Q.Is the Singapore Arrival Card the same as the visa?
- No. The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is a free online immigration declaration submitted within three days before arrival. It is separate from, and additional to, your visa, and must be done before you fly.
- Q.Can I get a multiple-entry Singapore visa?
- Singapore can issue multiple-entry visas valid up to about two years on appropriate profiles, often for applicants with good travel history. The per-visit stay limit (typically up to 30 days) still applies on each entry.
- Q.Can I work in Singapore on a visitor visa?
- No. The visitor / social visit visa is for tourism, family visits and short business meetings only. Working in Singapore requires a separate work pass, which is not a service we provide.
Why it matters
Going it alone vs filing with us
On your own
- Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
- Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
- No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
- Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
- A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.
With Lifeset Overseas
- An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
- A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
- Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
- Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
- 1,200+ approvals, handled by one licensed consultant end to end.
Refused before?
A refusal isn't the end
Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. If a Singapore visa has been refused, we:
- Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
- Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
- Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
- Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
- Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
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A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.
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We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.
Your file, built right
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The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.
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