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Singapore Visa Requirements – Everything You Need Before You Fly

Get a clear, step-by-step checklist for Tourist & Business visas – updated documents, photo rules, and expert support for hassle-free approval.

Recommendation: Apply 1 month before travel

Singapore Visa Overview

Indian travelers planning a trip to Singapore must obtain a pre-approved visa before departure. The application process is simple and hassle-free when all documents are complete and correctly submitted. Singapore’s visa system is known for its efficiency, offering quick processing times, a fully digital application flow, and reliable approval timelines. With accurate paperwork and proper verification, travelers can expect a smooth experience from application to entry, making Singapore one of the easiest international destinations to visit for tourism, business, or family travel.

Key Highlights of the Singapore Visa

Required for all Indian travelers visiting Singapore
Fast and efficient processing (usually 3–5 working days)
Convenient electronic visa format
Stay permitted up to 30 days with extended validity options
Multiple-entry visas granted based on eligibility
Fully document-based application — no embassy visit needed

Why This Matters?

A complete and accurate application greatly improves your chances of approval. Missing documents, incorrect photos, or financial gaps often lead to delays or rejections. This guide helps you apply correctly and confidently

Who Should Apply?

When to Apply?

It is recommended to apply for your Singapore visa 20–30 days before your travel date. This ensures smooth document verification, avoids last-minute delays, and gives you enough time to correct any issues if required.

Documents required for Singapore Visa

Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + passport number of all old passports if previously traveled to Singapore.

Singapore Visa Application form.

2 recent colour photographs (Two recent passport-sized photographs with Matt finish,Visible Ears, Neck & Shoulder visible, and no border) Height x Width - 45.0 x 35.0 mm Face Size - 80% of the photo (32.0 to 36.0 mm) Face Orientation - Front Background - Plain, light colored with no patterns or shadows No hats or masks. Religious headgear is allowed, but should properly show the face

Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead).

Confirmed Flight Tickets

Confirmed Hotel Reservation

Updated and latest 6 months Bank Statement with bank seal

Applicant Personal ITR copy for last 02 years OR Salary slip copy for last 03 months.

Last 3 months salary slips

Office ID Card

Invitation letter from the host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc. and covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.

V39 Form

If Employed then, Last 3 months salary slips Office ID Card

If Self Employeed then business registration, GST Certificate

If retired then, retirement proof

If Student then school ID card

If visiting releatives then documents of Invitee like inviation letter, accomodation proof, V39 form

Process Note

Collect Documents

Get Documents Verified

Send via Courier

Submission by Authorized Agent

Verification Call from Embassy

Collection After Approval

Return Courier Delivery

1

Collect Documents

2

Get Documents Verified

3

Send via Courier

4

Submission by Authorized Agent

5

Verification Call from Embassy

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Collection After Approval

7

Return Courier Delivery

Reference Document Samples:

Photograph

Two recent passport-size color photos (matte finish).

Size: 45 x 35 mm
Face: 85% coverage (32–36 mm), front-facing, ears, neck & shoulders visible
Background: Plain light color, no patterns or shadows
No hats or masks(religious headgear allowed if the face is clearly visible)