How Indian passport holders get a visa for Singapore: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply via an authorised agent before travel
- Government fee: S$30 non-refundable processing fee. Authorised visa agents charge a separate service fee on top.
- Processing time: Within about 3 working days; apply within 30 days before arrival
- Maximum stay: Decided by the immigration officer on arrival (commonly up to 30 days)
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 64/100
Documents you'll need
- Completed and signed Form 14A
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (taken within the last 3 months)
- Photocopy of passport biodata page (passport valid 6+ months from entry)
- Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) or other supporting documents — case by case
How & where to apply
Indian passport holders apply for a Singapore eVisa through an ICA-authorised visa agent / local contact, or in person at a Singapore mission in India. You cannot apply directly as an individual. ICA Singapore — visa requirements (official)
Transit & connections
Staying airside is usually fine. A 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility may apply if you hold a valid visa / pass for Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the USA.
How Singapore compares in Southeast Asia
With an ease score of 64/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Singapore uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | eVisa — apply via an authorised agent before travel | S$30 non-refundable processing fee. Authorised visa agents charge a separate service fee on top. | Within about 3 working days; apply within 30 days before arrival |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Visa-free — 60 days | No government visa fee | Granted on arrival at immigration |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | eVisa — apply online before travel | US$25 single-entry / US$50 multiple-entry (non-refundable if refused) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Visa on arrival — pre-register online (e-VoA) | IDR 500,000 (about US$33–35). A small card-payment fee may apply. | e-VoA usually issued within ~48 hours; apply at least 48 hours before departure |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Visa-free — 30 days (extended until 31 Dec 2026) | No government visa fee. MDAC is free on the official portal. | Granted on arrival at Malaysian immigration |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Visa-free — 14 days (since 8 June 2025) | No visa fee. eTravel is free on the official portal. | Granted on arrival at Philippine immigration |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | eVisa — single entry 30 days (US$30) | US$30 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (T-class), reduced from US$36 in September 2025. Card processing fee may apply. | Around 3 working days online — eVisa is emailed as a PDF you print and carry |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Singapore eVisas for Indians must go through an authorised agent — fees and turnaround vary by agent. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
eVisa — apply via an authorised agent before travel. Singapore eVisas for Indians must go through an authorised agent — fees and turnaround vary by agent.
What documents do Indians need for a Singapore visa?
Completed and signed Form 14A; Recent passport-size colour photograph (taken within the last 3 months); Photocopy of passport biodata page (passport valid 6+ months from entry); Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) or other supporting documents — case by case
How long does a Singapore visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Within about 3 working days; apply within 30 days before arrival. Government fee: S$30 non-refundable processing fee. Authorised visa agents charge a separate service fee on top.. Maximum stay: Decided by the immigration officer on arrival (commonly up to 30 days).
How do Indians apply for a Singapore visa?
Indian passport holders apply for a Singapore eVisa through an ICA-authorised visa agent / local contact, or in person at a Singapore mission in India. You cannot apply directly as an individual. Official source: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements
Is a Singapore visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 64/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Singapore visa online or on arrival?
Singapore uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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