How long can Indians stay in Singapore as a visitor?

Usually 30 days under the Singapore Entry Visa (Social/Business). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.

What do Indians need to register or carry before flying to Singapore?

Every traveller must also submit the free SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival.

Can Indians work in Singapore on a visitor stay?

No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Indians need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Singapore visa guide for Indians.

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Tourism, visiting family and friends, conferences and business trips. Facts verified against Singapore's official pages; see the source at the end.

Yes. Indians need a visa before a short visit to Singapore. Indian passport holders need an entry visa before travelling to Singapore for tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings or conferences; the same visa class covers all of these and never allows work.

Quick facts

Visa: Singapore Entry Visa (Social/Business)
Maximum stay: usually 30 days
Government fee: about $25
Processing time: 1–2 weeks
Paid work: Not allowed
Business or conference: Covered

Where Indians apply

You cannot apply at the Singapore border or by walking into the High Commission: applications go through an ICA-authorised visa agent appointed by the Singapore mission in India (or online through a Singapore-resident local contact with Singpass).

Fee and processing time

The processing fee is SGD 30, charged in India as INR 2,100 and non-refundable whatever the outcome, and agents add a service fee of up to about INR 1,300. Normal processing is 3 to 5 working days excluding the submission day, though some cases take longer, and the visa is issued electronically as an e-Visa that you print.

That is about $25 in US dollars at the time of verification; the official fee is set in local currency.

Travelling for business or a conference?

Host invitation plus employer cover letter; Form V39A from a Singapore citizen or PR if asked.

Before you fly: registrations and border systems

Every traveller must also submit the free SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival.

Documents and steps

Check your passport is valid 6 months beyond your entry datePassport must be valid at least 6 months on the date you enter Singapore.
Complete and sign Form 14AForm 14A must be signed and match the passport exactly.
Take two passport photos (35 x 45 mm, white background)Two colour photos 35 x 45 mm on white background, taken within the last 3 months.
Gather bank statements, itinerary and accommodationThree to six months of bank statements plus return flight and accommodation booking.
If travelling for business or a conference: get an invitation letterHost invitation plus employer cover letter; Form V39A from a Singapore citizen or PR if asked.
Submit through an authorised visa agent and pay INR 2,100Processing fee INR 2,100 (SGD 30), non-refundable; agent service fee up to about INR 1,300.
Wait 3-5 working days for the decision and print the e-VisaDecision normally in 3-5 working days; print the e-Visa for check-in and arrival.
Submit the SG Arrival Card within 3 days of arrivalSG Arrival Card is free and opens 3 days before arrival; your e-Pass arrives by email.
At the checkpoint, check the stay granted on your e-PassOfficer sets the visit pass (usually 30 days); the e-Pass email shows your last permitted day.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?: Yes. Indians need a visa before a short visit to Singapore. Indian passport holders need an entry visa before travelling to Singapore for tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings or conferences; the same visa class covers all of these and never allows work.
How long can Indians stay in Singapore as a visitor?: Usually 30 days under the Singapore Entry Visa (Social/Business). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
How much does the Singapore Singapore Entry Visa (Social/Business) cost for Indians?: The processing fee is SGD 30, charged in India as INR 2,100 and non-refundable whatever the outcome, and agents add a service fee of up to about INR 1,300.
How long does the Singapore Singapore Entry Visa (Social/Business) take for Indians?: Normal processing is 3 to 5 working days excluding the submission day, though some cases take longer, and the visa is issued electronically as an e-Visa that you print.
Can Indians attend a conference or business meeting in Singapore on this visa?: Host invitation plus employer cover letter; Form V39A from a Singapore citizen or PR if asked.
What do Indians need to register or carry before flying to Singapore?: Every traveller must also submit the free SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival.
Can Indians work in Singapore on a visitor stay?: No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Indians need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Singapore visa guide for Indians.

Thinking of staying longer?

A visitor stay never allows paid work. Indians who want to work, study or settle in Singapore have 2 main routes, compared in the Singapore visa guide for Indians.

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Always confirm entry rules with the official government source. Fees and stay limits change; this guide is general information, not legal advice.