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Singapore visa for Indian citizens

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Indian citizens apply for a Singapore visa directly with the embassy or its official visa portal. The published fee for Visa processing fee (New Delhi / Mumbai) is INR 2100. Processing time (Entry visa): 3 to 5 working days (excluding date of submission, weekends and public holidays); some may take longer. Application locations listed include Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Mumbai and Chennai (2 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Singapore visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
INR 2100Visa processing fee (New Delhi / Mumbai)
Processing time
3 to 5 working days (excluding date of submission, weekends and public holidays)Entry visa
Where to apply
7 locations listedDelhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh…
Insurance required
Not published

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Singapore visa?

Applies via: Embassy/official portal

Who handles applications in India

Visa applications are required for Indian citizens. Singapore does not use VFS in India: applications are submitted only through the Singapore missions' Authorised Visa Agents (AVAs), who file them online in ICA's e-Visa system; the High Commission in New Delhi and Consulates-General in Mumbai and Chennai do not accept walk-in applications. Mumbai handles Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat and Odisha; Chennai lists AVAs in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad; New Delhi lists AVAs in Delhi, Amritsar and Chandigarh. Mumbai advises applying within 30 days prior to arrival.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the application form

    Fill in the Singapore visa application form linked from the official pages below.

  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit at a listed location: Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and others listed below.

  4. 4

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Singapore visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Visa processing fee (New Delhi / Mumbai)

    INR 2100

    Per application, non-refundable; Mumbai: with effect from 01 January 2026

  • Visa processing fee (Chennai page)

    30 Singapore dollars

    Converted to INR per the Consulate-General's Schedule of Consular Fees; Chennai page may predate the INR 2100 fee

  • Authorised Visa Agent service fee

    Rs. 1300 (New Delhi and Mumbai pages); INR 1000 (Chennai page; New Delhi AVA list dated 01 July 2026 shows 1000/-)

    Sources conflict; no extra charge for urgent applications (Mumbai)

  • Visa Free Transit Facility

    No visa fee

    Up to 96 hours

Service fee: Authorised Visa Agent service fee: Rs. 1300 per application (New Delhi/Mumbai pages); INR 1000 (Chennai page and New Delhi AVA list)

Checklist

What documents are required for a Singapore visa from India?

All applicants

5 items
  • Duly completed Form 14A signed by the applicant
  • Valid passport with at least six months validity on the date of entry (photocopy of biodata page)
  • 2 passport-sized colour photographs taken within the last three months (Mumbai: one recent photo)
  • Form V39A Letter of Introduction (LOI) from a local contact (Singapore citizen or PR aged 21+), required case by case; LOI from your Embassy may be accepted
  • Additional supporting documents case by case; documents in Hindi must be translated into English

Business visit

1 item
  • Local contact issuing the LOI must act on behalf of the Singapore-registered business entity

96-hour VFTF (transit)

2 items
  • Valid onward air/ferry/cruise ticket departing Singapore within 96 hours (depart only by air or sea)
  • Valid visa/long-term pass (valid at least 1 month from entry) issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom or USA (Schengen visas good for Germany/Switzerland count)

Photo

What are the Singapore visa photo specifications?

Size
35mm wide by 45mm high, without borders
Background
Plain white, without shadows
  • Taken within the last 3 months
  • Avoid white headgear and plain white clothing (religious/racial headgear acceptable if face visible)
  • Full face with upper shoulders, facing forward, eyes open
  • Hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes
  • Even exposure; spectacle frames must not cover eyes and lenses must not glare

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Singapore visa?

Not published on mission pages

Processing

How long does Singapore visa processing take?

Entry visa
3 to 5 working days (excluding date of submission, weekends and public holidays); some may take longer

Visa types

Which Singapore visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Entry visa

  • Social visit
  • Business visit

Transit

  • 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF)

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Singapore visa?

  • Delhi
  • Amritsar
  • Chandigarh
  • Mumbai
  • Chennai
  • Bengaluru
  • Hyderabad

FAQ

Singapore visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Singapore visa fee for Indian citizens?

Visa processing fee (New Delhi / Mumbai): INR 2100; Visa processing fee (Chennai page): 30 Singapore dollars; Authorised Visa Agent service fee: Rs. 1300 (New Delhi and Mumbai pages); INR 1000 (Chennai page; New Delhi AVA list dated 01 July 2026 shows 1000/-). 1 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: Authorised Visa Agent service fee: Rs. 1300 per application (New Delhi/Mumbai pages); INR 1000 (Chennai page and New Delhi AVA list).

What documents are required for a Singapore visa from India?

Duly completed Form 14A signed by the applicant; Valid passport with at least six months validity on the date of entry (photocopy of biodata page); 2 passport-sized colour photographs taken within the last three months (Mumbai: one recent photo); Form V39A Letter of Introduction (LOI) from a local contact (Singapore citizen or PR aged 21+), required case by case; LOI from your Embassy may be accepted; Additional supporting documents case by case; documents in Hindi must be translated into English. Category-specific checklists are listed for 2 visa categories.

How long does Singapore visa processing take for Indians?

Entry visa: 3 to 5 working days (excluding date of submission, weekends and public holidays); some may take longer.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Singapore visa?

Applications go via Embassy/official portal. Locations listed: Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad.

What photo size is required for a Singapore visa?

Size: 35mm wide by 45mm high, without borders. Background: Plain white, without shadows.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Singapore visa?

Not published on mission pages

Which Singapore visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Entry visa and Transit. 3 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

Sources

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