{"id":21361,"date":"2018-04-25T14:17:21","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T06:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/?p=21361"},"modified":"2025-12-04T14:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T06:07:20","slug":"singapore-visa-for-indian-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/blog\/singapore-visa-for-indian-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Visa for Indian Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Singapore Visa for Indian Nationals and other Level 1 Countries Explained in Brief<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21365\" title=\"Singapore Visa for Indian Nationals\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/photo-singapore-visa-for-indian-nationals-300x200-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Singapore Visa for Indian Nationals\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">With the influx of Indian nationals into Singapore, be it as a tourist, or as an entrepreneur, the <a title=\"visa application\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/human-resource-immigration\/visa-and-work-pass\/\">visa application<\/a> for Indian passport holders has become easier and faster. From April 1, 2009 onwards, the individual walk-in visa application for Level 1 countries (including India) is no longer available. However, it has been routed either through an authorized agent at <a title=\"Annex A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.sg\/Overseas-Mission\/Hong-Kong\/Consular-Services\/Visa-Information\/Authorised-Visa-Agents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annex A<\/a> or an e-Visa application system, processed online. The simplified application process has increased convenience since the first day of its operation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How to Get a Singapore Visa for Indians?<\/h3>\n<p>All Indians (except Indian nationals holding official and diplomatic passports) need to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few simple but very important steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4>Check the validity of your passport<\/h4>\n<p>Please check the validity of your passport. Ensure you have a valid passport with at least six months validity on the date of entry into Singapore. Please note that you need to confirm a return air ticket with the trip itinerary.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Fill out Form 14A<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li>Where to get Form 14A?\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: lower-roman;\">\n<li>You can download the Form 14A from this website: <a title=\"Immigration &amp; Checkpoints Authoirity\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ica.gov.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Immigration &amp; Checkpoints Authority<\/strong><\/a>, or<\/li>\n<li>It is also available free of charge at authorized visa agents at Annex A and any Singapore Overseas Mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fill out the form<br \/>\nPlease fill out and complete the visa application form 14A in full i.e. you need to complete all the blank spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Prepare the supporting documents<\/h4>\n<p>For tourist visa: You will need to supplement your application with a cover letter (with a brief introduction of yourself and the reason of travel) addressed to \u2018The Embassy of Singapore \/The Consulate General of Singapore\u2019.<br \/>\nFor business visa: A letter of guarantee from shipping agent or a Company Invitation Letter is needed for the application.<br \/>\nOther than the abovementioned documents, you still need:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li>A valid passport with at least six months validity on the date of entry into Singapore;<\/li>\n<li>Completed and signed Form 14A;<\/li>\n<li>2 recent colored passport size photographs:\n<ul>\n<li>Photo size: 35 mm wide by 45 mm high without border<\/li>\n<li>Date of photo: within the last 3 months<\/li>\n<li>Requirements: Taken full face without headgear (unless the applicant habitually wears a headgear due to religious practice or racial custom) but the headgear must not hide the applicant&#8217;s features.<\/li>\n<li>Please note that scanned or blurred photographs will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If your address has changed since you had your passport made, you will need to provide the proof current residence together with your application.<\/li>\n<li>If you travel to Singapore for the first time, you will need to provide tax receipts (of last 3 years) together with the bank statements (of last 3 months from the date of application).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Understanding the visa fees<\/h4>\n<p>The visa-processing fee for each application is S$30 and it is paid upon application of visas. The visa processing fee of $30 Singapore dollars is non-refundable (regardless of the outcome of the application or if you withdraw the application after submission).<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>The turnaround time of visa application<\/h4>\n<p>The Singapore High Commission and Immigration &amp; Checkpoints Authority Singapore usually need 3 working days to process; the application after all supporting documents have been submitted by the Authorised Visa Agent.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li>For Level I applicants: 3 working days after the Authorised Visa Agent has submitted the visa application (the 3 working days excludes weekends and public holidays).<\/li>\n<li>Level II applicants: 5 to 7 working days after the visa application has been submitted by an Authorised Visa Agent. The 5-7 working days do not include weekends and public holidays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>How to check the status of an application?<\/h4>\n<p>You can always check the status of the application online.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li>First thing first, sign into the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.<\/li>\n<li>Once you log on the website, scroll down to \u201cFrequently Accessed eServices\u201d and click on \u201cVisa (SAVE)\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Please scroll down and click on Status Enquiry.<\/li>\n<li>Key in your application reference number and travel document number to check the status.<\/li>\n<li>Please click on to get the copy of the e-Visa once your application is approved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are job hunting in Singapore, you can easily get a valid <a title=\"Employment Pass\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/immigration\/singapore-employment-pass\/\">Employment Pass<\/a> once you are hired \u2013 your future employer will help you to apply for the relevant Employment Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Or Explore the <a title=\"Online Singapore Company Incorporation Services\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/online-singapore-company-incorporation\/\"><strong>best company incorporation services in Singapore<\/strong> <\/a>from 3E Accounting&#8217;s quick and AI-powered corporate solution.&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Singapore Visa for Indian Nationals and other Level 1 Countries Explained in Brief With the influx of Indian nationals into Singapore, be it as a tourist, or as an entrepreneur, the visa application for Indian passport holders has become easier and faster. 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