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Visa Types

ENTRY VISA TO SINGAPORE

A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore. The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by the ICA officers at the point of entry. Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore.

The period of stay granted is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on your passport and it is not tied to the validity of your visa.

For information on whether you require a visa to enter Singapore (social visits only), please click here.

If you are visiting Singapore to conduct or participate in a conference, seminar, workshop or gathering of a racial/ communal, religious, cause-related or political nature; or if you are a reporter/ journalist who are visiting Singapore to write a story; or if you are performing at nightclubs and lounges, you will need to apply for a Miscellaneous Work Pass/ Work Permit (Performing Artiste).  Please contact the Ministry of Manpower Singapore for more information or visit website www.mom.gov.sg.

All holders of travel documents, such as Australian Travel Document, Certificate of Identity, Document of Identity and other forms of temporary passports will have to first consult with the Singapore High Commission on visa requirements to enter Singapore.
Please refer to the Singapore High Commission Canberra website for more information.

Entry Visa to Singapore

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time

  • Overview

    Important note: Application can only be submitted within 30 days of your intended entry date into Singapore.

    A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore. The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by the ICA officers at the point of entry. Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore.

    The period of stay granted is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on your passport and it is not tied to the validity of your visa.

    For information on whether you require a visa to enter Singapore (social visits only), please click here.

    If you are visiting Singapore to conduct or participate in a conference, seminar, workshop or gathering of a racial/ communal, religious, cause-related or political nature; or if you are a reporter/ journalist who are visiting Singapore to write a story; or if you are performing at nightclubs and lounges, you will need to apply for a Miscellaneous Work Pass/ Work Permit (Performing Artiste). Please contact the Ministry of Manpower Singapore for more information or visit website www.mom.gov.sg.

    All holders of travel documents, such as Australian Travel Document, Certificate of Identity, Document of Identity and other forms of temporary passports will have to first consult with the Singapore High Commission on visa requirements to enter Singapore.
    Please refer to the Singapore High Commission Canberra website for more information.

  • Visa Fees

    The visa processing fee for every application is AUD 35.0 and has to be paid upon application of visa. The visa processing fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application or if you choose to withdraw after the process of your visa application has commenced.

    VFS Global Service Charges

    A service fee of AUD 77 for every application is chargeable by the VFS Global as an Authorized Visa Agent for the services in addition to the visa processing fee of AUD 33.0 per application.

  • Documents Required

    Please select your nationality below for Visa Forms and list of Documents Required:

  • Photo Specifications

    • Recent passport sized colour photo taken within the last 3 months
    • Size 35mm X 45 mm
    • White background
    • Matt or semi–matt finish
    • Full face visible and without the headgear (Headgear worn according to religious reasons is acceptable).
    • Facial features clearly visible
    Please note the following while taking photograph:

    1. You should face the camera directly
    2. Facial features should be clearly evident in the photo
    3. Spectacles can be worn if normally used, but there should be no reflection on the eyeglasses. The eyes should be clearly visible
    4. Background should be plain white
    5. Facial image should not be too big, hair should not be cropped off, part of shoulders should be visible
    6. The photograph should have an even exposure of light
    7. Blurred or Grainy photos aren’t accepted
    8. Photos that are cropped and printed aren’t accepted
    9. Photos taken as Selfie aren’t accepted

  • Processing Times

    For information on processing times, please click on your nationality below and refer to the ‘Important Notes’ section of the checklist.