Singapore Visa
Singapore: Types of Visas
- Tourist visa
- Business visa
- Transit visa
1. Tourist Visa
Singapore welcomes travellers with open arms, and you can stay up to 30 days on a tourist visa.
Eligibility
- You must have an Indian passport
- A return ticket from Singapore
- Passport validity minimum 6 months from departure date
- Proof of accommodation
- Completed payment process
Required Documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months from submission date
- At least two blank passport pages
- Confirmed return ticket & accommodation proof
- Visa application form
- Two passport-size photos (35mm x 45mm, white background)
- Bank statement (last 6 months, signed by bank)
- Travel insurance (minimum coverage SGD 30,000)
- Negative RT-PCR test (48 hours prior) OR full vaccination certificate
Validity: 1–3 months (extendable up to 2 years at embassy’s discretion)
Stay Duration: Up to 30 days, subject to immigration decision
2. Business Visa
For business meetings or work purposes in Singapore.
Eligibility
- Same as Tourist Visa eligibility
- Invitation letter from the company / reason for visit
Required Documents
- Cover letter addressed to “The Visa Officer, Singapore Consulate” from an Indian company
- Invitation letter from Singapore company
- Last 3 months’ salary slips
- Proof of sponsorship (if any)
- Other documents same as Tourist Visa
Validity: 1–3 months (extendable up to 2 years at embassy’s discretion)
Stay Duration: Up to 30 days, subject to immigration decision
3. Transit Visa
Allows travellers to exit the airport and explore Singapore for up to 96 hours.
Eligibility
- Nationals of CIS, India, Georgia, PRC, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine
- Must be transiting to/from a third country via Singapore
- Entry by any transport, exit by air or sea
- Onward ticket within 96 hours
- Valid visa (at least 1 month) from one of the following countries:
- Australia
- Canada
- Germany
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Additional Visa Documents
- Business Visa: Invitation letter from Singapore host company + cover letter from Indian company
- Visit Visa: Invitation letter / Letter of Introduction (LOI) / V39A form
- For Minors: No Objection Certificate (NOC) + Parent’s ID proof
- For Employed: Last 3 months’ salary slips + Employment ID
- For Self-employed: Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed
- For Retired: Proof of retirement (pension book, bank statement)
- For Students: Invitation from university/school, student ID, proof of funds