Singapore Visa for Indians
The e-visa Indian passport holders need for Singapore - the fee, the 30-day stay, the authorised-agent application and the documents, step by step.
Indian passport holders need an electronic visa for Singapore, applied through one of ICA's authorised visa agents, via a local contact in Singapore using Singpass, or at a Singapore Overseas Mission - there is no direct individual online application. The e-visa costs about USD 22, allows a stay of up to 30 days, and is typically processed in 3 to 5 business days. Your passport needs at least six months' validity from arrival; the official rules live at ica.gov.sg.
Singapore is strict on paper and smooth in practice for Indian travellers: a visa is required, but the process is fully electronic, reasonably priced, and fast - provided you know the one quirk. You cannot apply to Singapore directly; applications go through an ICA-authorised visa agent, a local contact in Singapore with Singpass, or a Singapore Overseas Mission - not a direct individual portal.
This page covers the fee, the stay you get, the documents the application asks for, and the agent route walked through step by step. The authoritative source is ICA itself at ica.gov.sg - check it close to travel.
Singapore Visa Requirements, Fees & Processing Time
The essentials for Indian citizens:
- Visa type: electronic visa (e-visa), required before travel - no visa on arrival for Indian passports
- Fee: about USD 22 as the base visa fee; authorised agents add a service charge, so the total varies slightly by agent
- Stay allowed: up to 30 days per visit as granted at entry
- Processing time: typically 3 to 5 business days
- How to apply: through an ICA-authorised visa agent, via a local contact in Singapore using Singpass, or at a Singapore Overseas Mission - there is no direct individual online portal
- Passport: at least six months' validity from your date of arrival
How to apply, step by step
- Pick an ICA-authorised agent. The official ICA site lists authorised agents for India - use one from that list, not whichever site ranks first in search.
- Submit Form 14A - the standard Singapore visa application - completed and signed, through the agent.
- Attach the documents - passport scan with six months' validity, a recent passport-size photo against a white background, confirmed return flight, hotel booking, and the supporting items the agent specifies (bank statements and a covering letter are commonly asked).
- Pay the fee - the base visa fee of about USD 22 plus the agent's service charge.
- Wait 3 to 5 business days. The approval arrives as an e-visa PDF by email.
- Print it and carry it with your passport; also complete the SG Arrival Card online within three days before you land, which every traveller files regardless of visa.
Documents you need
- Passport valid at least six months beyond arrival, with blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo, white background
- Completed and signed Form 14A
- Confirmed return or onward flight
- Hotel booking or host details in Singapore
- Recent bank statements if the agent asks (commonly requested)
When to apply
Apply two to three weeks before travel. Processing itself runs 3 to 5 business days, but the agent step adds handling time on both ends, and peak holiday seasons stretch everything. The visa is typically issued with a validity window that comfortably covers a planned trip - your agent confirms the exact validity granted.
The short version
Singapore for Indians in one line: e-visa only, applied through an ICA-authorised agent, about USD 22 plus agent charges, 3 to 5 business days, up to 30 days of stay. Pick the agent from ICA's own list, keep six months of passport validity, file the SG Arrival Card before landing, and the border is quick. Plan the trip itself in Tripmojo and keep the group's documents in one place.
Rules change - double-check your exact passport and travel dates with the visa checker, then plan the rest of the trip in Tripmojo.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
Yes. Indian passport holders need an electronic visa before travel - there is no visa-free entry or visa on arrival. Applications go through visa agents authorised by ICA.
How much does the Singapore visa cost for Indians?
The base fee is about USD 22, and authorised agents add a service charge on top. Confirm the agent's total before applying.
How long does the Singapore visa take for Indians?
Typically 3 to 5 business days of processing, plus the agent's handling time. Applying two to three weeks before travel keeps a comfortable buffer.
Can I apply for a Singapore visa without an agent?
There is no direct individual online application, but agents are not the only route: a local contact in Singapore can apply for you using Singpass, or you can apply at a Singapore Overseas Mission. Most tourists without a Singapore contact use an agent from ICA's official authorised list.
How long can Indians stay in Singapore on the e-visa?
Up to 30 days per visit, as granted by the immigration officer at entry. The visa document itself carries its own validity window, which your agent confirms at issue.
Written and fact-checked by Tripmojo’s editorial team. Drafted with AI assistance, then reviewed by a human before publishing. Visa rules change - always confirm with the official source before you book.
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