How to Get a Singapore Visa for Indians

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check your passport validity: Ensure that you have a valid passport with at least six months validity from the date of return from Singapore.

   Draw out your itinerary. , Ensure that you have answered it in full and that your signature matches the one in your passport. , If you are traveling for business, you may need a letter of guarantee from shipping agent or a Company Invitation Letter. , Scanned or unclear photographs that do not adhere to the prescribed specifications can be denied acceptance. , Along with this, if you are a first time traveler to Singapore, you will need to attach tax papers of last 3 years along with the bank statements of last 3 months from the date of application. , Note that this processing fee will be non-refundable irrespective of the outcome of the application. , However, certain portals that also offer pick up of your documents and drop off of your visa, can charge an additional convenience charge. , However, agencies may need up to 5 days to bring back your Visa as they are operating in bulk. , On the website, scroll down to Frequently Accessed eServices and click on Visa (SAVE).
   
   Then scroll down and click on Status Enquiry.
   
   Key in your application reference number and travel document number. ,
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   Step 2: Buy your tickets: Determine the length of your visit in Singapore and purchase the return air tickets.

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   Step 3: Obtain and fill out Form 14A: The application form for a Singapore Visa can be downloaded from http://www.ica.gov.sg or it can be obtained from either authorized visa agents or any Singapore Overseas Mission

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   Step 4: free of cost.

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   Step 5: Gather your supporting documents: When applying for Singapore tourist visa you need to supplement your application with a cover letter

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   Step 6: introducing yourself and the purpose of your visit.

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   Step 7: Get yourself clicked: You need two passport sized colored photos (35 mm wide by 45 mm high) without border

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   Step 8: not older than 3 months before application

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   Step 9: with your facial image measuring between 25 mm and 35 mm from chin to crown; taken against a plain white background with matt or semi-matt finish.

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    Step 10: Check if you need to provide any variable documents: If your address has changed since you had your passport made

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    Step 11: you will need provide a copy of proof current residence.

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    Step 12: Submit application and make the payments: Submit the completed form along with the supporting documents and pay the processing fee of S$30 online via Master/Visa

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    Step 13: Debit/Credit cards only.

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    Step 14: Pay Service Charges: The authorized visa agents charge a fixed price of Rs 300.

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    Step 15: Wait for 2-5 working days: The processing time for the Singaporean Visa is one day not including the day of submission and excluding weekends and holidays.

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    Step 16: Check status online: For this you need to sign into the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

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    Step 17: Proceed to print your eVisa or receive it from your agent: On the same website where you can check your application status

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    Step 18: you may click on ‘proceed’ to print your eVisa

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    Step 19: or your agent will have it delivered to you within 5 days of your application.

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