How to get a visa for Singapore?

Being the financial centre of Southeast Asia, it’s no surprise that Singapore is one of the most visited Asian countries. This teeny-tiny state has a lot to offer, including superb food, a real and distinct culture, and various economic prospects. Before making travel plans to Singapore, make sure you know what laws apply and whether or not you require a visa. You don’t want to get turned away at the airport gate.

Here, we’ll go through Singapore’s visa rules, including what documents you’ll need to apply, how long it takes, how much it costs, and other details. Please feel free to ask any questions or make any suggestions in the comments section below.

The first thing before applying for a visa, you always have a question in your mind that:

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Do I need a visa to Singapore?

Most tourists do not require a tourist visa to enter Singapore because of the country’s very lenient visa policies. Nearly 80% of the world’s population may enter Singapore without a visa and stay for up to 30 to 90 days without needing another one.

The nations mentioned below do not require a visa for entry into Singapore for a period of 30 to 90 days.

90 days visa-free

• EU Countries
• The US
• South Korea
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Switzerland

30 days visa-free (examples)

• Canada
• Japan
• ASEAN countries
• Mexico
• Turkey
• South and Central American countries

Indian, Russian, and Chinese citizens, on the other hand, can apply for e-visas online. This is a quick and painless procedure that usually takes 3 to 5 days to complete.

As a result, obtaining a Singapore tourist visa is a simple process. There is a lot of information available online, and managing apps is easy because of our highly digital culture.

When can I expect my Singapore visa to be ready?

With the quick service of a visa agent, you may have your tourist visa ready in as little as twenty-four hours. Of course, this will cost you more money, but if you’re pressed for time, it could be worth it.

It usually takes 3 to 5 working days after the application has been filed by your visa agency if you choose the typical standard service of an agent.

Work visas might take anywhere from six to eight weeks to be processed. Whether you apply online or in-person will have a major impact on the amount of time it takes. If you apply online, it will take around 7 working days to process; if you apply in person, it might take up to 5 weeks.

Types of Singapore visas:

• Visiting Visas
• Work Visas

Visiting Visa

Visitors from countries whose citizens are not allowed to enter Singapore without a visa must get a tourist visa first. Travellers visiting Singapore for 30 to 90 days or less do not require a visa for pleasure or business. The most frequent method is to use a visa agent to apply for a tourist visa. It will just take a few days and cost between USD 30 and 35. (including government fees).

The citizens may apply for the eVisa may only be used for short-term stays in Singapore and is quite popular among Indian tourists. You may apply for a digital visa, as it’s applied online, but you’re more likely to do it with the aid of a travel agency.

Follow these simple procedures to see if your eVisa application has been approved:

Visit the ICA’s website at www.ica.gov.sg.
2. Scroll down to “Frequently Used eServices” on the site.
3. Select “Visa(SAVE)” as the payment method.
Scroll to the bottom and click on “Status Enquiry.”

Your “Application Reference Number” and “Travel Document Number” must be entered. The eVisa will be emailed to you once your application is accepted.