Singapore Authorised Visa Agent Fees for Indians (2026)

Singapore does not use VFS Global in India, and its missions do not accept walk-in applications. An Authorised Visa Agent (AVA) files your application online in the e-Visa system of Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). That makes the agent fee part of almost every Indian traveller's cost. Figures below are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For documents and eligibility, see our Singapore visa guide for Indians.

How much do Singapore's Authorised Visa Agents charge in 2026?

Each mission publishes its own figures, and they are not identical.

So under New Delhi and Mumbai, you pay INR 2,100 to cover the visa processing fee plus Rs 1,300 for the agent, per application. The visa processing fee is non-refundable.

Why did the agent fee change in 2026?

The High Commission in New Delhi publishes a list of its Authorised Visa Agents with their service fee. Its list updated as at 01 July 2026 showed Rs 1,000. The list updated as at 01 August 2026 shows Rs 1,300 at all its Indian agents. The Mumbai visa page also states Rs 1,300.

The August 2026 figure is the current one for the New Delhi jurisdiction, and you can check it on the High Commission's Authorised Visa Agents page.

Why does Chennai show different numbers?

The Consulate-General in Chennai's visa page still lists a visa processing fee of 30 Singapore dollars, converted to INR according to its Schedule of Consular Fees, and an AVA service fee of INR 1,000. Its AVA list, dated 24 September 2024, shows Rs 650.

The Chennai page may predate the INR 2,100 fee now charged in New Delhi and Mumbai. If you live in Chennai's jurisdiction, ask your agent for an itemised receipt that separates the mission's visa fee from the agent's service fee before you pay, and compare it with the Chennai visa information page.

Do urgent or rejected applications cost more?

The Mumbai Consulate-General states there is no extra charge for urgent applications. The standard timeline is 3 to 5 working days, excluding the date of submission, weekends and public holidays, and some applications take longer. Mumbai advises applying within 30 days before arrival so the visa's validity covers your visit; Chennai advises at least one week ahead in the off-peak season and two to four weeks ahead in the March-May peak.

If your application is rejected, the Chennai FAQ says an appeal goes through the Authorised Visa Agent that filed it, within one month of the rejection, and generally takes 14 working days. ICA does not disclose rejection reasons. The visa processing fee is not refunded.

Can you apply without paying an agent?

Within India, the agent route is the standard one. The High Commission and both Consulates-General do not accept walk-in applications.

The alternative is a local contact or strategic partner in Singapore, such as a local sponsor with Singpass, who submits the application online on your behalf. ICA charges SGD 30 for this, paid online by Visa or MasterCard and non-refundable, and aims to process it within three working days, excluding the day of submission. You still need the same documents, and a Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) may be required case by case.

Which agent handles your state?

You apply through an agent under the mission covering where you live:

• Consulate-General, Mumbai: Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat and Odisha. The Mumbai page refers to a list of participating agents but links none.
• Consulate-General, Chennai: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, with agents in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
• High Commission, New Delhi: northern and eastern states including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, with agents in Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Chandigarh and Ambala.

What should you check before paying an agent?

• Documents: a Form 14A signed by you, a passport valid at least six months on the date of entry with a copy of the biodata page, and 2 colour photos taken within the last three months (Mumbai asks for one). Chennai also asks for a copy of the passport's last page.
• Photo size: 35mm wide by 45mm high, plain white background, without borders.
• Reference number: get the application reference (for example DEL...SA...) so you can check status and print the e-Visa yourself on ICA's website.
• Validity: the visa cannot be amended or extended, and it cannot move to a new passport. A new application, with the prevailing fee, is needed.
• Entry: ICA officers decide admission at the checkpoint, so carry sufficient funds and a confirmed onward or return ticket.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for a Singapore visa through VFS in India?

No. VFS Global does not handle Singapore visas from India. Applications are filed through the missions' Authorised Visa Agents, or online by a local contact or strategic partner in Singapore.

Is the Singapore visa fee charged per family or per person?

The INR 2,100 visa processing fee and the Rs 1,300 agent fee are listed per application, and each applicant signs their own Form 14A. Budget for both fees for every traveller.

Where can I check my Singapore visa status after the agent submits it?

Use the status enquiry on ICA's website with your visa application reference number and travel document number. If you do not have the reference number, ask the Authorised Visa Agent that filed the application; the agent can also print the e-Visa.

Does a Singapore visa guarantee entry?

No. ICA officers at the checkpoint decide admission and the length of stay, which is sent as a digital visit pass to the email in your SG Arrival Card. Carry a valid passport, sufficient funds and a confirmed onward or return ticket.