Singapore•AsiaBusiness Visit Visa
At a Glance
Varies
SGD $30
Typically 30 days per entry
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Living in Singapore
Overview
Entry visa for individuals traveling to Singapore for business-related activities such as meetings, conferences, negotiations, and business discussions. Available to nationals from visa-required countries.
Singapore's Business Visit Visa is a short-stay entry visa from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for nationals of visa-required countries travelling for non-remunerative business such as meetings, conferences, and contract negotiations. The visa is pre-entry permission; the actual stay is set by the Visit Pass granted at the checkpoint.
The fee is S$30, with applications typically decided within three working days. Apply within 30 days of arrival via the ICA SAVE e-Service, through a local contact in Singapore (Form V39A Letter of Introduction) or an Authorised Visa Agent at a Singapore Overseas Mission. Holders cannot take up employment or services requiring a work pass; there is no dependent visa or PR pathway.
This visa is ideal for executives, consultants, and corporate representatives from visa-required countries making short, non-employment business trips to Singapore.
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Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.
Proof of business intent (e.g., invitation letter from a Singapore-registered company).
Form V39A (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application) signed by a local contact in Singapore.
Sufficient financial means to support the stay.
Confirmed return or onward travel tickets.
Must not engage in gainful employment while in Singapore.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Completed and signed Form 14A (Application for an Entry Visa).
Recent passport-sized colour photograph (taken within the last three months, per ICA Photo Guidelines).
Photocopy of passport bio-data page (passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry).
Form V39A (Letter of Introduction) signed by a local contact in Singapore, if applicable.
Supporting business documents (e.g., invitation letter from the Singapore-based host), where requested.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Low S$30 processing fee — among the cheapest business entry visas in Asia.
- Fast turnaround — applications typically decided within three working days of submission.
- Fully online application via ICA's SAVE e-Service, with no in-person interview required.
- Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) only needed on a case-by-case basis, simplifying applications routed through an Authorised Visa Agent.
- Stay duration is set by the Visit Pass at entry, often up to 30 days, with extension possible via ICA's Extension of Stay e-Service.
Worth Knowing
- Strictly non-remunerative — no employment or paid services may be performed without a separate work pass.
- The visa is pre-entry permission only; final stay length is at the discretion of ICA officers at the checkpoint.
- Where required, the Letter of Introduction (V39A) needs a local sponsor in Singapore with a Singpass or Corppass account.
- Apply within 30 days of intended arrival; earlier submissions will not be accepted.
- Not available for visa-free nationalities — only nationals of visa-required countries (e.g., India, China, most CIS states) may apply.
- Cannot be used to take up any employment, profession or business activity in Singapore that would otherwise require a work pass.
Application Process
Secure a local contact or host in Singapore to sign Form V39A.
Complete Form 14A (Application for an Entry Visa).
Gather all required supporting documents.
Submit the application through an authorized visa agent or via the ICA e-Service portal (if applicable).
Pay the processing fee (SGD 30).
Track the application status online.
Print the e-Visa upon approval to present at the point of entry.
Application Forms
Go to application portal| Form 14A Application for an Entry Visa (signed by applicant) | Fill online |
| Form V39AOptional Letter of Introduction (LOI) signed by local contact; required on a case-by-case basis | Fill online |
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