Singapore Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens (2026)
Yes — Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Singapore. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A duly completed and signed Form 14A — ICA assesses your visa application on the information you declare in it. [4]
- A Letter of Introduction on Form V39A from your Singapore local contact, if ICA asks for one on a case-by-case basis. [4]
- A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you have been in a country with yellow fever transmission in the six days before arrival, including more than 12 hours of airport transit there. [3]
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
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- •An extension fee of S$40 applies if an extension of stay takes you to 90 days or more from entry, and again for each further 90-day block. [23]
How to apply
- Apply through an authorised visa agent in Singapore or a local contact who is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, and do so within 30 days before you arrive. [4]
- Complete and sign Form 14A; ICA may ask you to submit it as part of the application. [4]
- Submit the supporting documents your application requires, including a Letter of Introduction if one is requested. [4]
- Pay the processing fee online with a Visa or MasterCard; it is non-refundable. [4]
Before you fly
- •If you use the 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility, you may arrive by any mode of transport but must leave Singapore by air or sea with a valid onward ticket within 96 hours. [19]
- •You must make a physical currency and bearer negotiable instruments declaration if you bring in more than S$20,000 or its foreign-currency equivalent. [3]
Full Singapore entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •May obtain online e-Service through eligible authorized travel agencies. or through local sponsors (Singapore citizen or permanent residents).
- •Indian nationals who are entering Singapore by any mode of transport but departing only via air or sea and having a valid visa or long-term pass with validity at least 1 month from entry date from countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, UK, US and Switzerland who are in transit to or from any third country may be conditionally eligible for 96-hours Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF).
Watch out for
Fake SG Arrival Card websites charge about US$30 and phish travellers' details; submit only through ICA's official e-Service at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or the official mobile app, which are free. [20]
ICA never asks for money or bank log-in details by phone; if you are suspicious, call the ScamShield 24/7 helpline at 1799. [12]
Frequently asked
What documents are required?
A duly completed and signed Form 14A — ICA assesses your visa application on the information you declare in it.; A Letter of Introduction on Form V39A from your Singapore local contact, if ICA asks for one on a case-by-case basis.; A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you have been in a country with yellow fever transmission in the six days before arrival, including more than 12 hours of airport transit there..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.mfa.gov.sg/-/media/Images/MFA/OverseasMission/Chennai/List-of-AVAs/List-of-Authorised-Visa-Agents_21122020.pdf
Do I need to pay to submit the SG Arrival Card?
No. ICA's official SG Arrival Card e-Service is free. Websites charging around US$30 are fake and phishing for travellers' details.
How early should I apply for the visa?
ICA advises applying within 30 days before you arrive in Singapore.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.mfa.gov.sg.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Indian citizens” and “Visa policy of Singapore”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.