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Planning a trip to Singapore? Here's how Indians can get a visa easily

Indian travellers planning to visit Singapore must apply for a valid e-visa before departure. This visa, processed through authorised agents, is essential for tourism, business visits, or family travel. Who needs a visa? All Indian passport holders require a visa to enter Singapore. Applications must be made through authorised visa agents. The Singapore High Commission has designated agents across Indian states: North and East Indians can apply through Delhi-based agents, those in Central and West India through Mumbai-based agents, and applicants from South India via Chennai-based agents. Transit facility (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Travellers transiting through Singapore may qualify for a 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF), subject to conditions. However, the final decision rests with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers. Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ Singapore casts tax shadow on India bets, shuns shell companies Indians can now visit this hidden tropical paradise without a visa « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Documents required Visa applications must be submitted with the following documents: A clear photocopy of the passport's biodata page (valid for at least 6 months) Two recent passport-sized colour photographs on white background (35mm x 45mm, matte finish, face covering 70–80%) Completed Form 14A (with one photo pasted and signed, one attached with a clip) A signed cover letter addressed to 'The Visa Officer, Singapore High Commission, New Delhi' explaining travel purpose Bank statements for the last 3 months Hotel booking confirmation in Singapore Additional documents Depending on the applicant's background, more documents may be required: Business travellers: Company letterhead or visiting card, GST Certificate, last 3 years' ITR Salaried employees: Last 3 months' salary slips, office ID card, NOC and leave certificate on company letterhead Children: School/college ID, leave certificate, NOC from institution, copy of school holiday list Visiting family/friends in Singapore: Invitation letter, copy of inviter's passport, valid visa, and resident card or FIN number All documents must be in English. Application and tracking Applicants must submit all papers to the authorised agent. Visa status can be tracked online on the ICA website by entering the Visa Reference Number and travel document number. Once approved, applicants can print the e-visa from the site. Visa fee and charges The visa application costs ₹1,900, which is non-refundable. Agents may charge an additional ₹650 as service fees.