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e-Visa (Electronic Visa)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

SGD $30

Stay Duration

Up to 30 days

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Singapore

Cost of Living

30% more than United States

Avg SalarySGD 64,000

Quality of Life

148/200

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Overview

Short-stay entry visa for nationals of visa-required countries (e.g. India, China, CIS), submitted online by a Singapore sponsor for SGD 30.

Singapore's e-Visa is an online entry permit issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for nationals of designated countries — including India, China, CIS states, and Hong Kong/Macao travel-document holders — visiting for tourism, business meetings, or social purposes.

Applications are submitted by a Singapore local contact via SingPass/CorpPass or by an authorised visa agent. The non-refundable fee is SGD 30, and ICA typically processes applications within 3 working days. The duration of stay is set by the e-Pass granted at the checkpoint (typically up to 30 days) and confers no right to work, study, or seek residency.

This visa is ideal for short-term business or social visitors from visa-required countries with a Singapore-based sponsor and no intent to work or settle.

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Eligible Nationalities (34)

Afghanistan Algeria

Algeria

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Bangladesh Belarus

Belarus

North Korea Egypt

Egypt

Georgia

India

Iran

Iraq

Jordan

Kazakhstan Kosovo

Kosovo

Kyrgyzstan Lebanon

Lebanon

Libya

Mali

Moldova

Morocco

Nigeria

Pakistan

Russia

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a national of a country requiring a visa (e.g., India, CIS countries).

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.

Must have a local contact or authorized visa agent to submit the application.

Intention to visit for social or business purposes (not for work).

Must meet health and security requirements for entry.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed Form 14A.

Passport bio-data page copy.

Recent passport-sized photograph.

Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) if applicable.

Supporting documents as requested by the agent (e.g., flight bookings, bank statements).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Fully online application via ICA SAVE e-Service — no embassy visit required
Fast turnaround: typically processed within 3 working days
Low fixed fee of SGD 30, payable by credit/debit card or internet banking
Single visa covers tourism, business meetings, conferences, and social visits
Approved e-Visa is digital — no passport endorsement needed
Multiple-entry visas available for qualifying applicants
Dependants may travel on their own concurrent e-Visa applications

Worth Knowing

Cannot be filed directly by the traveller — requires a Singapore local contact (SingPass/CorpPass) or authorised visa agent
Length of stay is set by ICA officers at the checkpoint via the e-Pass, not by the visa itself (typically up to 30 days)
Valid visa does not guarantee entry — admission remains at officer discretion
Apply within 30 days prior to arrival; extensions require a separate Short-Term Visit Pass application
Confers no right to work, study, or seek residency in Singapore
Applicant cannot self-submit — a Singapore-based sponsor or authorised agent is mandatory