Visa Requirements

US Citizens

For a  stay up to 90 days, US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country.

  1. A US Passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the stay is required.
  2. Passport photograph
  3. An onward or return ticket.

Any US citizen who wishes to travel to Singapore for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than the stipulated 90 days in the entry requirements) should contact the embassy or nearest consulate directly.

Citizens of India, Bangladesh and Myanmar

Tourist Visa

  1. Photocopy of Passport, showing name, birth date, passport number and expiration date. Passport must be valid at least six months beyond the stay
  2. Fully completed and signed Singapore Visa Application
  3. Proof of legal residence in USA (ie., copy of both sides of Green Card) or valid (H1, F1, J1 etc.) visa in passport
  4. Photocopy of confirmed round trip airline tickets required (Copy of itinerary not acceptable)
  5. Letter from employer confirming length of employment and dates of stay
NON US CITIZEN

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

 

  • Completed Form 14A
  • One recent passport-sized colour photograph which meets the following requirements:
    • Image must be taken within the last 3 months
    • Photograph should be in colour, must be taken against a white background with a matt or semi-matt finish
    • Image must show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide the facial features)
  • Please provide a day time contact number, email address and state the type of visa required – single, double or multiple journeys.
  • Original passport and one photocopy of the applicant’s passport bio-data page. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the last day of intended stay in Singapore.
  • Completed Form V39A (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application).
    • For visa applicants travelling to Singapore for business purposes, a Letter of Invitation from a Singapore registered business entity is required. (Letters of Invitation from US companies are not acceptable.) The person acting on behalf of the business entity must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who is at least 21 years old. Invitation letters from conference organisors will also be accepted.
    • For visa applicants travelling to Singapore for tourism or social purposes, a Letter of Invitation may be issued by a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who is at least 21 years old.

 

  • A copy of air ticket and hotel reservations. Detailed proposed itineraries (flight and hotel) will also be accepted.
  • A valid visa to the next destination should be obtained (if applicable). If you are returning to USA after visiting Singapore, please submit a clear copy of a valid US Resident Alien/PR/Green Card or US visa or relevant documentary proof confirming your returnability, eg. INS Parole Paper, etc.
  • Any additional documents that may support your visa application.

PROCESSING FEE:

 

The processing fee is US$23.00 per visa application. The fee collected is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application or if you withdraw the application after submission.

 

(INCOMPLETE FORMS/DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN THE APPLICATION BEING REJECTED OR DELAYED)

 

NOTES:

 

  1. The processing of visa applications would take approximately 3 to 5 business days from the date of receipt of complete applications though some may take longer. Applicants should therefore give allowance for processing and possible postal delays before their intended departure. The processing time required is independent of the mode of application (i.e. either by post or in person). There is no facility of expediting service. Depending on the documents produced, local sponsors (i.e. Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents) and security bond may be required.
  2. The permitted duration of stay is determined at the discretion of the Immigration Officer upon arrival at the Singapore Immigration Checkpoints. Regardless of the length of stay granted, visitors may apply for extensions of stay in person at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority before the expiration of the entry permit. The address of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority is as follows:-

Business Visa

  1. Photocopy of Passport, showing name, birth date, passport number and expiration date. Passport must be valid at least six months beyond the stay
  2. Fully completed and signed Singapore Visa Application
  3. Proof of legal residence in USA (ie., copy of both sides of Green Card) or valid (H1, F1, J1 etc.) visa in passport
  4. Photocopy of confirmed round trip airline tickets required (Copy of itinerary not acceptable)
  5. Letter from employer confirming length of employment and dates of stay
  6. Letter of invitation from host company in Singapore
  7. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Processing time: Approximately 5 business days.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: $13.00 per visa, varies weekly.

Citizens of P.R. China, Russia, and the C.I.S. Countries

Tourist Visa

  1. Passport, must be valid at least six months beyond the stay, plus two photocopies of the passport
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Singapore Visa Applications
  3. Proof of legal residence in USA (ie: copy of both sides of Green Card) or valid (H1, F1, J1 etc.) visa in passport.
  4. Two (2) passport photographs
  5. Photocopy of confirmed round trip airline tickets required (not itinerary).
  6. Letter from employer confirming length of employment and vacation dates
  7. For stay of more than 72 hours by Chinese citizens, a local sponsor in Singapore is required. Provide name, full address and telephone number of the sponsor. Sponsor must be a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore.

Business Visa

  1. Passport, must be valid at least six months beyond the stay, plus two photocopies of the passport
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Singapore Visa Applications
  3. Proof of legal residence in USA (ie: copy of both sides of Green Card) or valid (H1, F1, J1 etc.) visa in passport.
  4. Two (2) passport photographs
  5. Photocopy of confirmed round trip airline tickets required (not itinerary).
  6. Letter from employer confirming length of employment and vacation dates
  7. For stay of more than 72 hours by Chinese citizens, a local sponsor in Singapore is required. Provide name, full address and telephone number of the sponsor. Sponsor must be a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore.
  8. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Singapore, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Processing time: Approximately 5 business days for stays up to 72 hours. Allow up to 4 weeks to process application for stay of over 72 hours.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: $13.00 per visa, varies weekly.

Citizens of Other Nationalities

Please contact our office directly for more information.

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