India Visa Requirements for Singaporean Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Singaporean passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details
- e-Visa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa costs USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online on the official Indian visa portal at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in; no agent is needed. [1] [2]
- Pay the eVisa fee of USD 25.
- Complete and submit the eArrival card online within 72 hours before arrival in India, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your printed or digital eVisa approval letter, passport and supporting documents at the arrival immigration counter.
Before you fly
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- •Foreign nationals must submit the eArrival card online within 72 hours before arrival; it is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must complete the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •Holders of a valid Person of Indian Origin or Overseas Citizen of India Card are exempt from visa requirements, and may travel to India unlimited times.
Watch out for
Do not pay any agent or intermediary for an emergency visa, express visa, eVisa or eArrival card; the Government of India does not authorise such charges. [1] [2]
Visa on arrival is not available to Singaporean passport holders; it applies only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports. [2]
OCI/eOCI cardholders must still complete and submit the eArrival card. [1]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Singaporean citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank pages; A valid passport together with a regular visa, eVisa or OCI card, which is required for entry into India; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Do Singapore passport holders need a visa for India?
Yes. You need a valid passport plus a regular visa or eVisa before travel, unless you hold a qualifying OCI card.
Where and when do I submit the eArrival card?
Online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app, within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Singapore citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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.