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Who requires a visa?
Required only by the following:
(a)* nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China
(PR), CIS, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya,
Myanmar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia,
Vietnam, Yemen and holders of Palestinian Authority passports;
(b) those holding Refugee Travel Documents issued by Middle Eastern
countries;
(c) those holding Hong Kong Document of Identity cards and holders of
a Macau SAR Travel Permit.
* All countries mentioned in (a), except China (PR), Cambodia, CIS,
India, Laos, Macau (SAR), Myanmar and Vietnam require a letter from a
local sponsor (Singapore registered company, citizen or permanent
resident) bearing responsibility for the visitor’s stay.
1. All other nationals require a Social Visit Pass, which is issued on
arrival (at the discretion of the Immigration Officer) provided the
traveller holds a passport valid for 6 months beyond date of
departure, confirmed onward or return travel documentation, and
sufficient funds to cover expenses for the duration of stay. For
nationals holding British and Irish passports, the maximum length of
stay is 30 days, for other nationals the maximum length of stay is 14
days. Visitors on a Social Visit Pass are not permitted to work in
Singapore. For stays over 3 months, applications must be made for a
Long Term Social Visit Pass, for which a local sponsor (such as a
Singapore national or organisation) is required. The maximum extension
is 90 days per 12 months. To acquire an extension, the immigration
authorities in Singapore should be contacted. The price of the
extension is subject to the immigration officer’s discretion.
What documents will be required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond date of departure required
by all.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at High Commission or
Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: For Social Visit Pass: (a) Valid passport
and photocopies of data pages. (b) Valid travel documents including an
onward or return ticket. (c) Sufficient funds. (d) Two passport-size
photos. (e) Two completed application forms. (f) Yellow fever
vaccination certificate if passing through or coming from an endemic
zone within 6 days of arriving in Singapore. (g) Local sponsor’s ID
card. For Student Pass: (a) Valid passport. (b) Valid travel documents
including an onward or return ticket. (c) Sufficient funds. (d) Two
passport-size photos. (e) Form or letter from college/university in
Singapore. (f) Three completed application forms. (g) Yellow fever
vaccination certificate if passing through or coming from an endemic
zone within 6 days of arriving in Singapore. (h) Local sponsor’s ID
card, with photocopy, except for those in Institutes of Higher
Learning. (i) Birth certificate. (j) Certified copies of highest
educational certificates and results. For Professional Visit Pass: (a)
Valid travel documents (photocopy of passport will suffice). (b) One
passport-size photo. (c) A letter from sponsoring company. (d) Two
completed application forms. (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate
if passing through or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of
arriving in Singapore. For Visa: (a) Valid passport. (b) Two completed
application forms. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Two copies of
letter stating purpose for visit. (e) Two copies of a letter from
local sponsor in Singapore. (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate
if passing through or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of
arriving in Singapore.
Note: (a) For requirements for nationals that require visas for
business etc contact Consulate (or Consular section of High Commission
or Embassy). (b) Requirements may vary, expecially
Time required to issue visa:
From 4 days to 4 weeks. It is advisable to allow plenty of time.
What is the cost of a visa?
Visa, Social Visit Pass (short- or long-term; S$20), Professional
Visit Pass, Student Pass and Transit. Application packs with
instructions and prevailing visa costs at the time of application are
obtainable from the High Commission (see Contact Addresses section).
How long is the visa valid for?
Social Visit Pass/Student Pass: Maximum of 3 months. Professional
Visit Pass: Up to 6 months (at the discretion of the Singapore
Immigration Department). Visa: Enquire at High Commission or Embassy.
Other information:
Temporary residence: Apply to Consulate (or Consular section of
High Commission or Embassy), who will forward application to the
authorities in Singapore.
Note: (a) Women more than 24 weeks pregnant must obtain a
letter from a doctor confirming that it is safe for them to travel and
a Social Visit Pass for Expectant Mothers prior to arrival; apply at
the High Commission or Embassy. (b) Severe penalties are imposed on
those found in possession of narcotics; the death penalty is in force
for those convicted of trafficking in heroin or morphine. (c)
Regulations are subject to change at short notice and all visitors are
therefore advised to check with the High Commission or Embassy before
leaving.
Unless
you specify how long you intend staying, you'll normally be stamped in
for fourteen days .
Entering from anywhere other than Malaysia (with which there
are no duty-free restrictions), you can bring in 1 litre each of
spirits, wine and beer duty-free; duty is payable on all tobacco.
Other duty-free goods in Singapore include electronic and electrical
items, cosmetics, cameras, clocks, watches, jewellery, and precious
stones and metals.
Extending your visa for up to three months is possible, at the
discretion of the Singapore Immigration and Registration Department
(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; tel 3916100). Extensions beyond three months are
less common, but there's always the option of taking a bus up to Johor
Bahru, across the border in Malaysia, and then coming back in again.
Embassy contact information:
Please contact the
nearest Singapore embassy for information on what
documentation you may require to enter Singapore. |
