Singapore Visas
Capital Singapore ยท Currency SGD ยท Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) / Ministry of Manpower
Singapore combines visa-free entry for most travellers with a highly selective work-pass system (Employment Pass, S Pass) run by the Ministry of Manpower. Study uses a Student Pass, and permanent residence is granted by the ICA.
โ Many nationalities are visa-free; an SG Arrival Card is required for all visitors.Singapore visas at a glance
| Visa type | Fee | Processing | Stay / validity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐๏ธ Tourist / Visit Visit Pass / Tourist e-Visa |
SGD 30 (e-Visa nationalities); visa-free otherwise | A few working days | Set on arrival (commonly 30โ90 days) | View โ |
| ๐ Student Student Pass |
SGD 90 (SGD 30 application + SGD 60 issuance) | ~1โ4 weeks | Length of the course | View โ |
| ๐ผ Work / Skilled Employment Pass (EP) / S Pass |
SGD 105 application + SGD 225 issuance (EP) | ~1โ3 weeks | Up to 2 years (first EP), renewable | View โ |
| ๐ PR / Immigration Permanent Residence (PR) |
SGD 100 (+ SGD 20 entry permit, SGD 50 re-entry permit on approval) | ~4โ6 months | Permanent (5-year re-entry permit) | View โ |
Visa types for Singapore
Visit Pass / Tourist e-Visa
Short social visits; most nationalities are visa-free but all must submit an SG Arrival Card.
- Processing: A few working days
- Stay: Set on arrival (commonly 30โ90 days)
- Validity: Up to 30โ90 days
Student Pass
For full-time study at an approved Singapore institution, applied for via the SOLAR system.
- Processing: ~1โ4 weeks
- Validity: Length of the course
Employment Pass (EP) / S Pass
Skilled-work passes for professionals; the EP requires a minimum monthly salary and passes a points test.
- Processing: ~1โ3 weeks
- Validity: Up to 2 years (first EP), renewable
Permanent Residence (PR)
Selective permanent residence for pass holders, investors and family of Singaporeans/PRs.
- Processing: ~4โ6 months
- Validity: Permanent (5-year re-entry permit)
Embassies, consulates & visa centres
High Commission of the Republic of Singapore
๐ New Delhi, India
E-6, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Singapore visa FAQs
What visa types does Singapore offer?๏ผ
VisaViews covers 4 Singapore visa types: Tourist / Visit, Student, Work / Skilled, PR / Immigration. Each has its own eligibility criteria, fees and processing times.
Does Singapore have an eVisa or visa-free entry?๏ผ
Many nationalities are visa-free; an SG Arrival Card is required for all visitors.
How much is a Singapore tourist visa?๏ผ
The Visit Pass / Tourist e-Visa costs SGD 30 (e-Visa nationalities); visa-free otherwise. Fees are indicative and can change โ always confirm on the official source.
How long does a Singapore visa take to process?๏ผ
Processing time varies by visa type; the Visit Pass / Tourist e-Visa typically takes A few working days.
Who handles Singapore visas and immigration?๏ผ
Singapore visas and immigration are administered by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) / Ministry of Manpower. The official portal is https://www.ica.gov.sg.