Singapore Visa Requirements & Application Procedures Eligibility

Singapore Visa Requirements and Procedures

A genuine Singapore visa allows a foreigner to enter into Singapore and travel freely around the country for a specific number of days. The following points can be helpful for foreigners who want to issue a Singaporean Visa.

Who will require a Visa?
Denizens of the following countries will require a visa to safely enter and travel around Singapore:
 
Afghanistan
Algeria
Bangladesh
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Russia
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Egypt
India
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Lebanon
Libya
Morocco
Myanmar
China
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Tunisia
Yemen

Official passport holders and diplomats of the above listed countries do not require visa document.

Required necessary documents:
Foreigners traveling into Singapore have to go through an immigration clearance procedure. The Immigration & Checkpoint Security officers then grant social visit passes to the visitors. Other basic and necessary documents required for entry include:  
•    A passport with at least 6 months validity
•    Flu Vaccination Certificate
•    Confirmed onward/return tickets
•    Necessary funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore
•    Completely filled Embarkation/Disembarkation Card

Time required for issuing a visa:
Time required to issue a visa may vary from 4 to 30 days. Because of various document verifications and other legal issues it is advisable to travelers to have sufficient amount of time in hand.

Costs involved in issuing a visa:
The current cost for issuing a visa varies from person to person. The cost is S$30 for students and S$40 for business and social visitors.
 
Validity of visa:
Visa validity varies from person to person. A social visitor’s visa is valid for 3 months while 6 months visa validity is granted for a performer or an artist.

Note: Visitors can be severely punished for overstay. If the visitors are required to stay beyond the expiring time limit then they must apply for an extension.

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