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Singapore

Entry visa for Indian passport holders, with ICA’s distinction between visa validity and permitted stay. Entries and any numeric validity duration stay unknown when sources do not state them.

Entry visa requiredFee: S$30 · Processing: within 3 working daysPurposes: Business · Social visitPermitted stay: decided on arrival (Visit Pass)

Visa requirement

resolved
Applies to
Indian passport
Requirement
Entry visa required

Verified 22 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

Diplomatic, official, and service passport exceptions are not published in this slice.

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“You will need a visa to enter Singapore if you are holding a travel document issued by this country. However, please note that holders of diplomatic, official and service passports do not need a visa for entry.”

Validity vs permitted stay

partial
Visa validity
Not stated
Maximum permitted stay
Determined by Visit Pass at entry

Verified 22 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

A Singapore visa only lets you travel to the border. How long you can actually stay is decided by the immigration officer when you arrive.

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“A Singapore entry visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore. The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by the ICA officers at the point of entry. The period of stay granted is not tied to the validity of your visa.”

Supported purposes

resolved
Purposes
Business · Social visit

Verified 22 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

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“Apply Online Documents Required You will need to provide original documents and official translations (for documents in languages other than English), as well as copies of the documents for ICA to retain. ICA accepts: Translations provided by the embassy of the country/ place that issued the document Translations produced by a notary public in Singapore or the country/ place that issued the document Privately created translations attested by the embassy of the country/ place that issued the document, or notarised by a notary public in Singapore or the country/ place that issued the document. ICA does not endorse any private translation companies or entities. Insufficient documentation may result in non-acceptance of your application. You may be required to provide additional documents to support your application. To apply for an entry visa for business or social visits, you will need the following documents: Duly completed Form 14A (PDF, 202KB) signed by you. Your visa application shall be made based on the information declared in this form. ICA may request for the form to be submitted. Your recent passport-sized colour photograph taken within the last three months. Please see Photo Guidelines for information on photo requirements. A photocopy of your passport biodata page (valid for at least six months from the date of your entry into Singapore) Additional supporting documents (e.g., Form V39A (PDF, 192KB) (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application (LOI)) may be required on a case-by-case basis.”

Processing time

resolved
Processing time
Within 3 working days(Additional processing possible)

Verified 23 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

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Certainty
upper_bound
Unit
working_days
Minimum
Unknown
Maximum
3
Additional processing possible
Yes
Expedite available
Unknown
“Processing Time Your visa application will be processed within three working days (excluding the day of submission). Some applications may take longer to process. Each visa application will be considered on its own merits.”

Application fee

resolved
Government fee
S$30

Verified 23 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

Nationality scope
Indian nationals
Service fee
No VFS/service fee amount is stated on this ICA source.

ICA labels this government charge as a non-refundable processing fee. It is not a separate VFS service fee.

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“Fees A S$30 non-refundable processing fee is payable online using a Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card.”

Entries

unknown
Number of entries
Not stated

ICA India and national validity/stay pages do not state a granted entry count for Indian passports, so this axis publishes as Unknown rather than inventing single or multiple.

Still unpublished

unknown

SG Arrival Card, Visa-Free Transit Facility, Form 14A, Letter of Introduction, entry count, and any numeric visa-validity duration remain unpublished.

Deliberate limitsDoes not invent visa validity duration or entry count from permitted stay. Unknown remains a valid published state when ICA does not state the fact.

Sources

reviewed

Last checked 23 July 2026.