How To Get Singapore Tourist Visa

Singapore is one of the most-visited countries in Asia. Interestingly, you may not need a visa to enter Singapore, provided you hold a valid passport from a few countries. These include the United States, EU Member States, Norway, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, and Switzerland. In this article, you’ll explore how to get a Singapore Tourist Visa and know whether you need one.

If you hold a UAE temporary passport, Palestinian Authority passport, or a Middle East country’s refugee travel document, you must hold a valid visa to enter Singapore.

You also need a visa to travel, holding a passport or travel document issued by one of the following countries:

• Turkmenistan
• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Russia
• Algeria
• Saudi Arabia
• Armenia
• Kosovo
• North Korea
• Somalia
• Azerbaijan
• Lebanon
• Syria
• Iran
• Belarus
• Libya
• Tajikistan
• China
• Yemen
• Kazakhstan
• Macao (Travel Permit)
• Tunisia
• Egypt
• Jordan
• Uzbekistan
• Morocco
• Sudan
• Georgia
• Moldova
• Ukraine
• India
• Hong Kong (ID document)
• Pakistan              
• Nigeria
• Iraq
• Mali
• Kyrgyzstan

To obtain a Singapore Tourist Visa, you must apply within 30 days of your intended travel date. You can complete the application process in person at a Singaporean diplomatic mission or online via SAVE.

Be aware that you can only apply for a Singapore Tourist Visa online if your sponsor is a Singaporean national or permanent resident with a SingPass account. Your sponsor must also be above 21 years old.

If you prefer to apply for your visa in person, you’ll have to visit the nearest Singaporean embassy or consulate. You must schedule an appointment in advance by emailing [email protected]. Visit only on a weekday (excluding public holidays), anytime from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Related: How To Check Singapore Visa Status.

Which Documents Do I Need for a Singapore Tourist Visa?

You need the following documents to process your tourist visa to Singapore:

• A passport valid for at least six months before your departure date
• One passport-size picture of you taken within the previous three months. The photo must be colored and have a white background.
• Confirmed round-trip flight tickets
• Sufficient funds to sustain yourself upon arrival in Singapore, proven by your recent bank statement
• Hotel reservation
• A travel itinerary
• Proof of yellow fever vaccination

How Much Does A Singapore Tourist Visa Cost?

Singapore Tourist Visa processing fee is 22 USD or its equivalent. It is non-refundable, no matter the outcome of your visa application. You can pay the fee at a Singapore embassy via cashier’s check or money order.

If you’re applying for the visa by mail, do not send the fee (in cash) through the courier service.

Is a Singapore Tourist Visa Easy to Get?

Yes, the application procedure for a Singapore Tourist Visa is straightforward, and you can easily meet its requirements. It usually takes three to eight business days to process and may take longer. However, they don’t have an expedited processing service.

What is the Success Rate of Singapore Tourist Visa?

The rate at which tourist visa applications are approved in Singapore embassies and consulates abroad is 99.99%. Ensure your visa application is complete, including all the required documents, to lower the chances of delay or rejection.

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