— SG APPLICATION SUPPORT

Singapore Visa

Tourist and business visa application assistance. Contact our team to confirm the suitable application route for your travel purpose and profile.

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APPLICATION JOURNEY

Four clear steps to get started.

Exact requirements vary by nationality, travel history, occupation, purpose and the rules in force at the time of application.

1 Share your travel plan

Tell us your destination, purpose and expected dates.

2 Receive the checklist

We confirm the latest document guidance for your profile.

3 Prepare documents

Complete the applicable forms and supporting documents.

4 Application support

Our team assists with the applicable submission process.

Supplied Singapore checklist

Document requirements for visa

Passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of travel to Singapore.
Duly filled Form 14A and 2 coloured passport-sized photographs taken within the last 3 months.
Original letter from employer on company letterhead with company seal.
It should indicate the company granting leave of absence, the applicant’s designation, duration of employment and salary.
The letter should carry the company official seal.
LOI / Form V39A.
Cover letter from the applicant.
Purpose of travel – business or social.
Travelling companions, including each name and passport number.
Travel dates.
Supporting documents as declared on Form 14A.
Employment status.
Financial documents.
Proof of residence when the passport was not issued within South India and for non-Indian nationals.
Letter of Authorization – not required for walk-in applicants.

Additional requirements for different categories

Applicant doing business

Retirement Certificate / Pension Certificate and three months bank statement. If expenses are sponsored by a son or daughter, their three months salary slips / Service Certificate and passport copies are required.

Employee in a company

Three months pay slips, ID card / Service Certificate and three months personal bank statement.

Retired person / pensioner

Landlord

Property documents, rent receipt and three months bank statement.

Agriculture

Three months bank statement.

Student

Student ID / Bonafide Student Certificate.

Staying with friends or relatives

Completed and signed Form V39A, invitation letter, and the host’s passport and IC copies.

Business invitation or event

Completed and signed Form V39A together with the invitation letter from the business partner, company or event organiser.

Tourism group

A letter from the travel agent in India listing the names and passport numbers of all passengers, plus copies of tickets and hotel vouchers showing the names and passport numbers of all passengers.

Incentive group tour

A letter from the sponsoring company listing all passenger names and passport numbers and guaranteeing their return to India within the stipulated time, together with travel details and a hotel voucher carrying all passenger names and passport numbers.

Visa fee and service charge

Visa fee

INR 2,100

30 sgd

Service charge

INR 1,300

As stated in the supplied checklist

GST

INR 234

18% on service charge

Important notes

The Consulate General of Singapore in Chennai accepts visa applications from South India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

If the passport address is outside these regions but the applicant is currently staying or working within them, an application may be made in Chennai with supporting proof such as a Government ID, rental agreement, bank statement or certificate from the employer.

The supplied checklist states that visa processing in Chennai takes 2 to 5 working days.

If the applicant previously visited Singapore using a passport with a different name, this must be declared in Form 14A under Antecedent 4(d). Documentary proof of the name change – Paper Notification, Gazette Notification or Sworn Affidavit – must be submitted.

Processing time

Please confirm before applying: Requirements, fees, service charges and processing times can change. Contact East Coast Tours for the current checklist and charges.