Indians love to visit Singapore. And rightly so, Singapore has been one of the most welcoming cities! Whether it is a joy trip to visit relatives or to dive into the culture of the tiny country state, Singapore is one of the top picks for Indians. Getting a Singapore tourist visa is a must for all Indians. Here is a handy guide explaining Singapore Tourist Visa for Indians.
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Singapore Tourist Visa for Indians – An Overview
Unsurprisingly, India ranks in the second place with 41 percentage of travellers to have already visited Singapore and 36% intending to visit in the coming years. Malaysia tops the list with 70% of tourists. But unlike any other visa, Singapore visa cannot be applied online by yourself. You need to take help of visa agents to get your visa.
Blinkvisa is one such authorized travel agent to help you get your Singapore visa faster and you have no fear of rejection. Simply schedule an appointment and get your visa delivered at the doorstep!
Types of Singapore visa for Indians
Before we get into the detailed requirements for Singapore tourist visa for Indians, let’s take a glance at the different types of Singapore Visas.
Singapore tourist visa
A tourist visa enables Indian citizens to enter the country for tourism and visiting family. It is also called a Singapore visit visa or Singapore e visa. This is a multiple entry visa that allows the visa holder to visit Singapore as many times as he/she wants within the validity period. The validity period ranges from 30 days up to 2 years.
Did you know?
Indian nationals holding diplomatic and official passports do not need to apply for a Singapore visa. All other Indian nationals need to apply for a visa to Singapore.
Is there a Singapore visa on arrival for Indians?
There is no visa on arrival for Indians to visit Singapore. The Singapore eVisa should be applied through agents only and the visa that you get will be a paper visa, which means the visa will be a pdf of which you need a printout and carry when you visit Singapore.
96-hour free transit visa:
As per the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority Indians can now avail for a 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility on one leg of their trip (outbound or return) when travelling from India to a third-country by air.
Provided you have certain requirements:
- You need to have a valid onward air ticket with journey commencing within 96-hours of arrival.
- You need a valid visa/long-term pass (with a validity of at least 1 month from the date of entry into Singapore) issued by the any of the following countries:
Australia
Canada
Japan
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States of America
Germany
Switzerland
Did you know?
There is also something called Single Journey Visas (SJV) issued by the above countries, which are also acceptable when transiting through Singapore on the onward or return leg of the same journey.
Singapore business visa
A visa that is granted for attending business meetings, conferences on behalf of the employer is called Singapore business visa. This visa does not give you the authority to start a business, approve work permit or earn money in Singapore. It also allows for tourism during the stay.
The validity of this visa is also similar to that of a tourist visa. One is eligible for stay up to 2 years.
Singapore Tourist Visa Fee for Indians
The good news is that the Singapore visa fee is same for both tourist visa and business visa. The Singapore visa fee for Indian citizens amounts to 2690 INR including the package fee, the service charges, and the GST.
With a streamlined application processing and no advance payment of entire visa cost, applying for Singapore visa via Blinkvisa is hassle-free and secured. You can also avail the doorstep pick-up and delivery system that reduces your worries of taking time in meeting our visa experts.
How long does it take to process?
Unlike other agents who might take almost a month to process your visa, Blinkvisa takes a maximum of 5 to 7 business days to process Singapore visa for Indian citizens. We do not ask you to pay the full fee amount. You only have to pay 500 INR as part of initial visa charges and the rest? Only after we deliver you the visa.
When should you apply?
Many sites claim to apply for a Singapore tourist visa a month ahead of your travel because of the need of availing the visa only through agents. But that is not true! You can apply just either a week ahead of your travel or like our experts suggest at least 15 days ahead of the travel date for safe visa processing.
Documents Required for Singapore Tourist Visa
As already established, Indians cannot avail the visa directly and that is why it is essential to submit all the specified documents:
Primary documents:
Please Note: You need to have sufficient fund in your account to apply for the visa. The minimum balance has to 75000INR.
Wondering if you have filled the form correctly? Our experts at Blinkvisa fill the application form on your behalf, take your photo as per specification and also provide the exclusive doorstep pick up and delivery of the passports and requirements.
Additional Documents:
Do we have to submit separate proof when you are travelling by sponsor? Do you need to show a document that you will be staying with your aunt in Singapore? Well, in many cases like these, Blinkvisa advises you to furnish supplementary documents in order to avoid any rejection.
- If employed:
Latest months salary slip
Employee ID card - If Self-employed:
Last 3 years ITR
Company Registration certificate
GST certificate/ Partnership deed
3 months personal bank statement - If visiting Family/Relative:
Invitation letter
Inviter’s ID passport or PR
Form V39 A
Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill, etc. - If someone is sponsoring your trip:
Sponsorship letter
Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit
Updated bank statement of last 6 months - If Retired:
Proof of Pension such as pension payment order.
In case, retired from a private firm, then last 6 months bank statement - If Student:
School / College / Institute Identity Card - For Minors/ Children:
A letter of consent from parents with a proof of their signature, if the minor is travelling unaccompanied, without or with one single parent
School ID card copy for students
Financial documents like ITR, updated 3 months Bank Statement of the sponsor.
Looking for Singapore application form? Click here to get a sample.
Apply for Singapore Tourist Visa in Simple Steps
Here are the few steps which you need to follow to apply for the Singapore visa.
Singapore tourist visa FAQs
1. Is Singapore tourist visa is free for Indians?
No, It is not free. You will have to pay INR 2690 for each Singapore visa. But if you apply for a Singapore visa through BlinkVisa, you will get the entire amount as Blinkwallet cashback which can be used in flight bookings, hotel bookings and tickets for activities in Singapore making you’re visa cost-effective.
2. What is the validity of Singapore Visa?
The validity of a Singapore tourist visa for Indians is of 2 years from the date of issuance of the visa. But the Singapore visit visa does not allow any Indian to stay more than 30 days in Singapore at a stretch.
3. Can a Singapore tourist visa for Indian citizens be extended?
Yes. A Singapore tourist visa for Indian citizens can be extended once you have entered Singapore. You can extend the visa up to 90 days and it can only be done through a visa agency.
4. Can Indians apply for Singapore Visa Online?
Yes, of course, Singapore visa online or Singapore e visa is a pre-arrival authorization that links the passport of the applicant electronically to an approval number. This facility is open for only a very few numbers of countries. And India is one among them.
