# Singapore visa for Indian citizens

> 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, Kolkata and Lucknow (7 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/singapore
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: Embassy/official portal
Embassy / official site: https://new-delhi.mfa.gov.sg/consular-services/visa-information/

## Overview

Visa applications are required for Indian citizens. Singapore does not use VFS in India: applications from India are submitted through the Singapore missions' Authorised Visa Agents (AVAs), who file them online in ICA's e-Visa system (a local contact or strategic partner in Singapore can also submit online on the applicant's behalf); 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 NCR, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Chandigarh and Ambala. Mumbai advises applying within 30 days prior to arrival. The missions do not process work passes (employers apply to Singapore's Ministry of Manpower), and a Student's Pass is applied for online with ICA.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **Visa on arrival:** Not available: holders of ordinary Indian passports must obtain a Singapore entry visa before travelling, and an Indian traveller without a valid Singapore visa who is not eligible for the 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility will not be allowed to enter. Holders of Indian diplomatic, official and service passports do not need a visa.
- **eVisa / online visa:** Available only through an intermediary (no self-service application): Singapore issues e-Visas, but the application is filed in ICA's e-Service by an Authorised Visa Agent in India, or online by a local contact or strategic partner in Singapore (a local sponsor with Singpass) on the applicant's behalf.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available for visits; transit only: Indian nationals in transit to or from a third country may get the 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility if they hold an onward air/ferry/cruise ticket departing within 96 hours and a visa or long-term pass (valid at least 1 month from entry) issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the USA (Schengen visas good for Germany or Switzerland count). Extensions of stay are not allowed.

## Visa fees

- **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; New Delhi AVA list updated as at 01 August 2026); INR 1000 (Chennai page) — New Delhi's AVA list of 01 July 2026 showed Rs 1000 and its 01 August 2026 list shows Rs 1300 at all Indian agents; Chennai's AVA list dated 24 September 2024 shows Rs 650; no extra charge for urgent applications (Mumbai)
- **Visa Free Transit Facility:** No visa fee — Up to 96 hours
- **Visa processing fee (application submitted online in Singapore by a local contact or strategic partner, ICA):** SGD 30 — Non-refundable, paid online by Visa or MasterCard (ICA India visa page)
- **Student's Pass processing fee (ICA):** SGD 45 — Non-refundable; paid online when applying
- **Student's Pass issuance fee (ICA):** SGD 60 — Paid at completion of formalities; plus SGD 30 for a Multiple Journey Visa if applicable
- **Employment Pass application fee (MOM):** SGD 105 — Paid by the employer or employment agent when applying
- **Employment Pass issuance fee (MOM):** SGD 225 — Per pass when it is issued; plus SGD 30 for each Multiple Journey Visa if applicable
- **S Pass application fee (MOM):** SGD 105 — Paid by the employer or employment agent when applying
- **S Pass issuance fee (MOM):** SGD 100 — Per pass when it is issued
- **Work Permit application fee (MOM):** SGD 35 — Per application, paid by the employer or employment agent
- **Work Permit issuance fee (MOM):** SGD 35 — Per Work Permit issued
- **EntrePass application fee (MOM):** SGD 105 — Per application
- **EntrePass issuance fee (MOM):** SGD 225 — Per pass when it is issued; plus SGD 30 for each Multiple Journey Visa if applicable
- **Permanent Residence application fee (ICA):** SGD 100 — Per application at submission, non-refundable; at completion of formalities: SGD 20 Entry Permit, SGD 50 five-year Re-Entry Permit, SGD 50 Singapore Identity Card

**Service fee:** Authorised Visa Agent service fee: Rs. 1300 per application (New Delhi and Mumbai pages; New Delhi AVA list updated as at 01 August 2026); INR 1000 (Chennai page)

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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+; Mumbai and Chennai add: with a SingPass/CorpPass account), 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
- Incomplete forms and/or documents may result in the application being rejected or processing delayed; every application, including the visa duration granted, is considered on its own merits
- At entry, ICA officers decide admission: carry a valid passport, sufficient funds for the stay and a confirmed onward/return air ticket (if applicable); a visa alone does not guarantee entry

### Business visit

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

### 96-hour VFTF (transit)

- 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)

### Applications under the Chennai Consulate-General

- Form 14A with all columns and blank spaces completed
- Photocopy of the passport biodata page and last page

### Student's Pass (ICA e-Service)

- Registration Acknowledgement Letter from the school
- Passport biodata page and birth certificate (if applicable)
- Personal information, including countries previously resided in, educational background, employment history and financial support
- Parents', spouse's and/or siblings' personal information (if applicable)
- Residential address and contact details in Singapore, and an email address
- Recent passport-sized digital colour photograph taken within the last three months
- Official English translations for documents in other languages
- Medical Examination Report (if applicable) when completing formalities after arrival

### Employment Pass (uploaded by the employer to MOM)

- Personal particulars page of the candidate's passport (plus an explanation letter and supporting documents if names differ across documents)
- Company's latest business profile or instant information registered with ACRA
- Verification proof for the candidate's qualifications, if claiming COMPASS qualification points
- Documents from the relevant professional body for regulated jobs (e.g. doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, lawyers)
- Non-English documents uploaded together with an English translation as one file
- Candidate's written consent to the application

### Visa validity, stay and extension

- The visa's validity (printed on the visa, inclusive of the expiry date) is the period in which you may seek entry; the length of stay is decided by ICA officers at the checkpoint and sent as a digital visit pass (e-Pass) to the email given in the SG Arrival Card
- The visa duration granted is decided case by case; apply about 30 days before arrival so the validity covers the visit (Chennai advises at least one week ahead off-peak and two to four weeks ahead in the March-May peak season)
- A single journey visa can be used once; a multiple journey visa can be used any number of times within its validity
- No need for a new visa if your travel date to Singapore falls within the visa's validity, even if it expires before you return
- Visa validity cannot be amended or extended and the visa type cannot be changed; apply afresh through an Authorised Visa Agent after it expires or is used
- To stay beyond the period on your visit pass, apply to ICA for an extension at least 5 working days before the visit pass expires (Mumbai)
- A visa cannot be transferred from an old passport to a new one; a new visa application (with the prevailing fee) is needed

### Status check and e-Visa copy

- Check the status and print the e-Visa on ICA's website (status enquiry) with the visa application reference number (e.g. DEL...SA...) and your travel document number
- The reference number is generated when the application is submitted; ask the Authorised Visa Agent that filed it if you do not have it; the AVA, local contact or strategic partner can also print the e-Visa

### Indians living outside India

- Indian passport holders apply through the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission or its authorised visa agent (procedures on that mission's website), or online through a local contact or strategic partner in Singapore; ICA advises applying within 30 days before arrival

### Transit at Changi without entering Singapore

- Passengers who stay in the Changi Airport transit area with onward boarding passes do not clear immigration; those who clear immigration (often when arriving on or connecting to a low-cost carrier) must meet entry requirements, including a visa where applicable, or qualify for the 96-hour VFTF

## 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

## Travel medical insurance

Not published on mission pages

## Processing time

- **Entry visa:** 3 to 5 working days (excluding date of submission, weekends and public holidays); some may take longer
- **Entry visa submitted in Singapore by a local contact or strategic partner (ICA):** Within three working days (excluding the day of submission); some applications take longer
- **Student's Pass – universities, polytechnics and other Institutes of Higher Learning:** Within one week, or within two weeks if a visa is required (excluding the date of submission); some take longer
- **Student's Pass – private education institutions (new application):** Within one month (within two weeks for an EduTrust-accredited PEI), excluding the date of submission
- **Employment Pass:** Online applications processed or given an update within 10 business days; overseas companies without a Singapore-registered office (applying through a local sponsor): within 6 weeks for most cases
- **S Pass:** Online applications processed or given an update within 10 business days
- **Work Permit:** Within 1 week for most cases; some take longer
- **EntrePass:** Within 6 weeks for most cases
- **Permanent Residence (PR):** Within 6 months if all required documents are submitted and in order; some take longer
- **Visa appeal after rejection (Chennai FAQ):** Generally 14 working days depending on complexity; submit within one month of the rejection through the Authorised Visa Agent that filed the application. ICA does not disclose rejection reasons.

## Visa categories

### Entry visa

- Social visit
- Business visit

### Transit

- 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF)

### Study and work (long stay)

- Student's Pass
- Employment Pass (EP)
- 5-year Employment Pass for experienced tech professionals
- S Pass
- Work Permit
- EntrePass

### Residence

- Permanent Residence (PR)

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### Employment Pass (EP) (Work)

For foreign professionals, managers and executives with a job offer in Singapore. The employer or an appointed employment agent applies online to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM); the candidate does not need to be in Singapore, and Singapore's missions in India do not process work passes.

- Job offer in Singapore; the employer or appointed employment agent applies with the candidate's written consent (an overseas company without a Singapore-registered office must apply through a local sponsor)
- Employer must first advertise the job on MyCareersFuture for at least 14 consecutive days and consider all candidates fairly (Fair Consideration Framework), unless exempt
- Stage 1 – EP qualifying salary (current): at least SGD 5,600 a month, increasing progressively with age from 23 up to SGD 10,700 at age 45 and above; financial services: SGD 6,200 rising to SGD 11,800
- EP qualifying salary for new applications from 1 Jan 2027 (and renewals of passes expiring from 1 Jan 2028): SGD 6,000 rising to SGD 11,500 at age 45 and above; financial services SGD 6,600 rising to SGD 12,700
- Stage 2 – pass COMPASS with at least 40 points: C1 salary vs local PMET benchmarks (20 points at the 90th percentile and above, 10 at the 65th to below 90th, 0 below the 65th); C2 qualifications (20 for degree-equivalent qualifications from top 100 QS-ranked universities, other highly-reputed universities in Asia, Singapore's Autonomous Universities or agency-endorsed specialist institutions; 10 for other degree-equivalent or endorsed professional qualifications; 0 without a degree-equivalent qualification); C3 diversity and C4 support for local employment (0, 10 or 20 each; 10 by default for firms with fewer than 25 PMETs); C5 Shortage Occupation List bonus (10 or 20); C6 Strategic Economic Priorities bonus (10)
- Candidates who do not meet the Stage 1 qualifying salary are not eligible regardless of COMPASS points; candidates without degree-equivalent qualifications can still pass COMPASS by scoring at least 40 points from other criteria
- COMPASS exemptions: fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500, overseas intra-corporate transferees, or roles filled for 1 month or less
- Pass duration: up to 2 years for first-time candidates, up to 3 years on renewal
- The in-principle approval (IPA) letter is a pre-approved single-entry visa giving the candidate 6 months to enter Singapore and get the pass issued
- After arrival: pass issued online by the employer, fingerprint and photo registration within 2 weeks if required, card delivered within 5 working days of registration or document verification

Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/eligibility

### 5-year Employment Pass for experienced tech professionals (Work)

A longer EP for experienced tech professionals filling shortage occupations; the employer indicates a pass duration of up to 5 years and selects the tech occupation in the EP application.

- Fill a specific tech occupation on the COMPASS Shortage Occupation List (SOL)
- Pass COMPASS and score at least 10 points on Criterion 3 (Diversity)
- New EP applications from 1 Jan 2025 and renewals of EPs expiring from 1 Jan 2026: fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 10,700 for candidates aged 36 and below, rising with age up to SGD 14,270 for those aged 45 and above
- New EP applications from 1 Jan 2027 and renewals of EPs expiring from 1 Jan 2028: at least SGD 11,500 (aged 36 and below), rising up to SGD 15,499 (aged 45 and above)
- Further verification checks of job duties, past work experience and qualifications apply; the candidate can only be employed in that shortage occupation

Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/experienced-tech-professionals-with-skills-in-shortage

### S Pass (Work)

For skilled workers with a job offer in Singapore. The employer or an appointed employment agent must apply to MOM; employers are subject to a quota and levy.

- Job offer in Singapore; employer or appointed employment agent applies (candidate does not need to be in Singapore)
- Qualifying salary (current): at least SGD 3,300 a month, increasing progressively with age from 23 up to SGD 4,800 at age 45 and above; financial services: SGD 3,800 rising to SGD 5,650
- Qualifying salary for new applications from 1 Jan 2027 (and renewals of passes expiring from 1 Jan 2028): SGD 3,600 rising to SGD 5,100 at age 45 and above; financial services SGD 4,000 rising to SGD 5,650
- Declaring qualifications is optional; if declared, they must be authentic and from an accredited institution in the application form's list
- Employer must provide medical insurance
- Pass duration: up to 2 years for first-time candidates, up to 3 years on renewal, and only up to 1 month before passport expiry
- The IPA letter is a pre-approved single-entry visa giving 60 days to enter Singapore and get the pass issued
- MOM: if the Self-Assessment Tool shows the candidate is eligible, there is around a 90% chance of getting the pass
- Dependant's Pass for spouse and children needs a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 6,000

Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/eligibility

### Work Permit (migrant worker) (Work)

For semi-skilled workers from approved source countries; India is a Non-Traditional Source (NTS). The employer or employment agent applies to MOM, and non-Malaysian workers cannot be in Singapore during the application.

- India is an approved Non-Traditional Source for the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors; in manufacturing and services, NTS workers can only be hired for occupations on the NTS Occupation List
- Age: at least 18 and below 62 when applying (Work Permit holders can work until age 64)
- No minimum qualifying salary; employers are limited by a sector quota and pay a monthly levy
- Employer must buy a security bond for non-Malaysian workers, medical insurance and, where applicable, work injury compensation insurance and a Primary Care Plan
- Duration usually up to 2 years, limited to 1 month before passport expiry and 2 months before security bond expiry; no passes for family members
- Employer steps: get the worker's written consent and apply online (within 1 week for most cases) → print the IPA letter → worker shows the IPA on arrival → medical examination within 2 weeks of arrival (plus Settling-in or Onboard programme where applicable) → get the permit issued → card delivered within 5 working days of registration or document verification

Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/apply-for-work-permit

### EntrePass (Work)

For serial entrepreneurs, high-calibre innovators or experienced investors who want to operate a venture-backed or innovative-technology business in Singapore; open to all nationalities, and the candidate can apply directly.

- Have started, or intend to start, a private limited company registered with ACRA in which the pass holder holds at least 30%, and which is venture-backed or owns innovative technologies
- Meet at least one: raised at least SGD 100,000 from a single funding round from investors for a past or current business; supported by a government-recognised or internationally renowned incubator or accelerator; founded and sold a venture-backed or innovative-technology business; holds intellectual property registered with an approved national IP institution; has an ongoing research collaboration with a Singapore Institute of Higher Learning or research institution
- No stipulated minimum salary
- Not eligible: coffee shops, hawker centres, food courts, bars, night clubs, karaoke lounges, foot reflexology and massage parlours, acupuncture/TCM/herbal dispensing businesses, employment agencies and geomancy businesses
- If the company is more than 12 months old at the date of application, the renewal criteria apply
- Duration: new pass and first renewal up to 1 year; subsequent renewals up to 2 years

Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass/eligibility

### Student's Pass (full-time study) (Study)

Needed by foreigners accepted for full-time study at a Singapore institution such as a local university, polytechnic, approved offshore campus or EduTrust-certified private school. Students apply online through ICA's e-Service and do not need to be in Singapore while it is processed.

- Accepted into an approved full-time course; part-time, evening and weekend courses are not eligible
- Private Education Institutions: only EduTrust-certified PEIs can offer places to foreign students
- Apply online at least two months and not more than three months before the course begins
- Documents and information listed under documents.byCategory (Registration Acknowledgement Letter, passport, personal, family, education, employment and financial-support details, photo)
- Approved applicants receive an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter; a required visa is automatically included in the IPA
- Complete formalities in Singapore by appointment at the ICA Services Centre (or at a school-arranged offsite enrolment), with a Medical Examination Report if applicable; the Student's Pass is issued in digital form
- Not needed by holders of a valid Dependant's Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass or Immigration Exemption Order for full-time, non-religious studies
- Applicants aged 12 years 0 day or below must submit vaccination information to the Communicable Diseases Agency

Source: https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP/apply/ihl

### Permanent Residence (PR) (Residence)

Employment Pass and S Pass holders can apply for Singapore permanent residence themselves through ICA's e-Service using Singpass; other eligible groups are sponsored by a citizen or PR family member, or apply as students or investors.

- Eligible: Employment Pass or S Pass holders; spouse of a Singapore citizen or PR; unmarried child below 21 of a citizen or PR; aged parent of a Singapore citizen aged at least 21; students in Singapore who have passed at least one national exam or are in the Integrated Programme; foreign investors (Global Investor Programme, run by EDB)
- ICA considers family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency
- All applicants must review the form and declare through ICA's e-Service with Singpass (or ICA-issued log-in); Singpass approval may take 2 to 5 working days
- Certified true copies of documents with official translations for documents not in English
- Male applicants granted PR as a foreign student or under their parents' sponsorship are liable for National Service
- PRs need a valid Re-Entry Permit to travel out of and return to Singapore as a PR

Source: https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/PR/apply

### Singapore citizenship (Residence)

Citizenship is open only to people who are already Singapore permanent residents (or the children of citizens). Applications are made online through ICA's e-Service with Singpass.

- PR for at least 2 years and aged 21 or above (spouse who is a PR and unmarried children under 21 can apply together)
- Or PR for at least 2 years and married to a Singapore citizen for at least 2 years (spouse sponsors)
- Or unmarried child under 21 of a Singapore citizen; or a PR student who has lived in Singapore for more than 3 years (at least 1 as a PR) and passed a national exam or is in the Integrated Programme; or a PR who is the aged parent of a citizen aged 21+
- ICA considers family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency
- All applicants review and declare via ICA e-Service with Singpass (approval may take 2 to 5 working days); male applicants may have National Service obligations

Source: https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/citizenship

## Where to apply in India

- Delhi
- Amritsar
- Chandigarh
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Jaipur
- Ludhiana
- Ambala
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad

### Which office covers your state

- **Consulate-General of Singapore, Mumbai:** Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat and Odisha (visa applications from Indian nationals and foreign residents of these six states)
- **Consulate-General of Singapore, Chennai:** Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana (states listed by the Consulate-General; its Authorised Visa Agents are in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad)
- **High Commission of Singapore, New Delhi:** Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal [now Uttarakhand], Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram (states listed by the High Commission, which also covers Nepal and Bhutan)

## How to apply from India

1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the Singapore visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
3. **Submit your application** — Submit at a listed location: Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur and others listed below.
4. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Recent rule changes

- **2026-08-01:** High Commission in New Delhi's Authorised Visa Agent list (updated as at 01 August 2026) shows a Rs 1,300 service fee at all its Indian agents, up from Rs 1,000 in the list updated as at 01 July 2026. — https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/226/3bd26b2d-9d45-4149-be1f-9de752f2eaa0/Updated AVAs List Year 01 August 2026 .docx1.pdf
- **2026-01-01:** Consulate-General in Mumbai: visa fee of INR 2,100 per application applies with effect from 1 January 2026 (non-refundable, paid at submission). — https://mumbai.mfa.gov.sg/consular-services/visa-information/

## Frequently asked questions

### 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; New Delhi AVA list updated as at 01 August 2026); INR 1000 (Chennai page). 13 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: Authorised Visa Agent service fee: Rs. 1300 per application (New Delhi and Mumbai pages; New Delhi AVA list updated as at 01 August 2026); INR 1000 (Chennai page).

### 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+; Mumbai and Chennai add: with a SingPass/CorpPass account), 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; Incomplete forms and/or documents may result in the application being rejected or processing delayed; every application, including the visa duration granted, is considered on its own merits. Plus 1 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 9 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; Entry visa submitted in Singapore by a local contact or strategic partner (ICA): Within three working days (excluding the day of submission); some applications take longer; Student's Pass – universities, polytechnics and other Institutes of Higher Learning: Within one week, or within two weeks if a visa is required (excluding the date of submission); some take longer.

### Where do Indian citizens apply for a Singapore visa?

Applications go via Embassy/official portal. Locations listed: Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Ambala, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Jurisdiction by state: Consulate-General of Singapore, Mumbai — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat and Odisha (visa applications from Indian nationals and foreign residents of these six states); Consulate-General of Singapore, Chennai — Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana (states listed by the Consulate-General; its Authorised Visa Agents are in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad); High Commission of Singapore, New Delhi — Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal [now Uttarakhand], Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram (states listed by the High Commission, which also covers Nepal and Bhutan).

### Can Indians get a Singapore visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: holders of ordinary Indian passports must obtain a Singapore entry visa before travelling, and an Indian traveller without a valid Singapore visa who is not eligible for the 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility will not be allowed to enter. Holders of Indian diplomatic, official and service passports do not need a visa. eVisa — Available only through an intermediary (no self-service application): Singapore issues e-Visas, but the application is filed in ICA's e-Service by an Authorised Visa Agent in India, or online by a local contact or strategic partner in Singapore (a local sponsor with Singpass) on the applicant's behalf. Visa-free entry — Not available for visits; transit only: Indian nationals in transit to or from a third country may get the 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility if they hold an onward air/ferry/cruise ticket departing within 96 hours and a visa or long-term pass (valid at least 1 month from entry) issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the USA (Schengen visas good for Germany or Switzerland count). Extensions of stay are not allowed.

### 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, Transit, Study and work (long stay) and Residence. 10 visa types are listed on this page.

## Sources

- [High Commission of Singapore in New Delhi – Visa information](https://new-delhi.mfa.gov.sg/consular-services/visa-information/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Singapore High Commission New Delhi – Authorised Visa Agents list (01 July 2026, superseded)](https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/226/f6c58207-d1c8-4fcc-b7d8-47ad7d707776/Updated AVAs List Year 02 July 2026.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Singapore Consulate-General Mumbai – Visa information](https://mumbai.mfa.gov.sg/consular-services/visa-information/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Singapore Consulate-General Chennai – Visa information](https://chennai.mfa.gov.sg/consular-services/visa-information/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Singapore High Commission New Delhi – Authorised Visa Agents list (01 August 2026)](https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/226/3bd26b2d-9d45-4149-be1f-9de752f2eaa0/Updated AVAs List Year 01 August 2026 .docx1.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Singapore High Commission New Delhi – Authorised Visa Agents](https://new-delhi.mfa.gov.sg/consular-services/visa-information/authorised-visa-agents/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Singapore High Commission New Delhi – About the High Commission (states served)](https://new-delhi.mfa.gov.sg/about-the-high-commission/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Singapore Consulate-General Chennai – About the Consulate-General (states served)](https://chennai.mfa.gov.sg/about-the-consulate-general/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Singapore Consulate-General Chennai – Frequently asked questions on visa](https://chennai.mfa.gov.sg/consular-services/visa-information/frequently-asked-questions-on-visa/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Singapore Consulate-General Chennai – Authorised Visa Agents list (24 September 2024)](https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/224/fee022c5-fde5-4102-bb16-ff34e59c8569/List of Authorised Visa Agents on 24 September 2024.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [ICA – India visa requirements](https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements/visa-detail-page/india) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [ICA – Becoming a Student's Pass holder](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [ICA – Student's Pass: Institutes of Higher Learning](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP/apply/ihl) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [ICA – Student's Pass: Approved Private Education Institutions](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP/apply/pei) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [ICA – Completion of formalities and issuance of Student's Pass](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP/collect) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [ICA – Becoming a Permanent Resident](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/PR/apply) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Eligibility for Employment Pass (qualifying salary and COMPASS)](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/eligibility) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Key facts on Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/key-facts) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Apply for an Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Documents required for Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/documents-required) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Consider all candidates fairly (Fair Consideration Framework)](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/consider-all-candidates-fairly) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – 5-year Employment Pass for experienced tech professionals](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/experienced-tech-professionals-with-skills-in-shortage) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Eligibility for S Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/eligibility) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Key facts on S Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/key-facts) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Apply for an S Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/apply-for-a-pass) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Key facts on Work Permit for migrant worker](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/key-facts) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Apply for a Work Permit](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/apply-for-work-permit) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Construction sector Work Permit requirements](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/sector-specific-rules/construction-sector-requirements) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Process sector Work Permit requirements](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/sector-specific-rules/process-sector-requirements) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Marine shipyard sector Work Permit requirements](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/sector-specific-rules/marine-sector-requirements) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Manufacturing sector Work Permit requirements](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/sector-specific-rules/manufacturing-sector-requirements) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Services sector Work Permit requirements](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/sector-specific-rules/services-sector-requirements) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Eligibility for EntrePass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass/eligibility) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Key facts on EntrePass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass/key-facts) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [MOM – Apply for an EntrePass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass/apply-for-a-pass) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [ICA - Becoming a Singapore Citizen (eligibility)](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/citizenship) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- VFS Global does not handle Singapore visas from India (no VFS one-pager; applications only via Authorised Visa Agents or a local contact in Singapore)
- Chennai page still shows a SGD 30 visa processing fee (converted to INR by the AVA) and INR 1000 AVA service fee, and its AVA list (24 September 2024) shows Rs 650, versus INR 2100 + Rs 1300 at New Delhi and Mumbai
- Insurance requirement for visit visas not published
- 'applicationCentres' lists cities with Authorised Visa Agents, not VFS centres; the Mumbai visa page refers to a list of participating AVAs but links none, so Mumbai-jurisdiction AVA cities are not listed
- Jurisdiction: only Mumbai's visa page ties visa applications to its states; the New Delhi and Chennai state lists come from the missions' 'About' pages (states each mission serves). Ladakh, Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu are not named in any list
- No official Singapore visa approval or refusal statistics for Indian nationals found (ICA Annual Statistics Report 2025 gives refused-entry figures only)
- No official minimum bank balance and no age limit published for the Student's Pass; visit-visa pages ask only for supporting documents case by case (no ITR/salary-slip list)
- Student's Pass, work pass and PR fees are published only in SGD (no official INR amounts)

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