Visa Information

Overview

For latest information, please visit: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart

Important Notes

Kindly note, that application can be submitted not earlier than 30 days before intended date of arrival in Singapore.

Each application for a visa will be considered on its own merits.

Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore. Visitors must also meet entry requirements such as holding a valid passport with at least 6 months validity, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and confirmed onward/return air ticket.

ICA may share your personal information with other Government agencies to process any applications you have made or to render you a service, so as to serve you in a most efficient and effective way, unless such sharing is prohibited by legislation

Documents Required

Russian Law on Data Protection

• According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should also prepare this document in advance and submit it along with his/her Application.

“On personal data”

Please note: Visa application center cannot accept your application in case you don’t fill the data protection form. Be informed that filled form must be presented any time you submit documents in visa center.

Before submission, kindly go through below requirement to ensure that you have fully completed the necessary document:

1. 1 Completed visa application form 14 A

   (Applicant below 14 years old, form to be signed by one of the parents)

2. 1 recent passport-size photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm)

   • * Image must be taken within the last 3 months. New photo must be submitted when applying for a new application
   • * Photograph should be in colour, must be taken against a white background with a matt or semi – matt finish
   • * Image must show the full face and without headgear ( headgear worn on accordance with religious or racial customs or acceptable but must not hide the facial features)
3. Photocopy of confirmed air ticket onward/return from Singapore to the next destination
4. Copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
5. Accommodation bookings (For applicants staying at a hotel,serviced apartment or hostel)
6. Copy of NRIC of Singapore Citizen (SC) /Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) sponsor in Singapore (For applicants staying with Singapore citizens or Singapore permanent residents (please attach to Form V39A (letter of introduction)
7. Copy of tenancy agreements/title deeds and copy of Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit of Non SC/SPR sponsor in Singapore (For applicants staying with Employment Pass/S Pass or Work Permit Holders)
8. Original and Photocopy of passport;
9. Entry facilities (such as visa) to next destination (if required)
10. Copy of Form V39A (letter of introduction)
    • signed by Singapore citizen or Singapore PR (for applicants who are staying with local contacts who are Singapore citizens or Singapore Permanent Resident
    • Copy of Form V39A (letter of introduction) signed by Singapore business partner (for business visa applicants)
11. Proof of Residency/Legal Presence in Russia. All applicants are required to demonstrate their legal status in Russia at the point of application. Russian citizens should produce their internal passports. Other nationals should produce proof of legal presence in Russia (i.e. valid visa/work permit/residency card).
12. Written Authorisation Form (for applications submitted through a representative). Applicants who submit their applications through a representative are required to sign a written authorisation form. The representative must submit the duly completed form as part of the visa application. The applicant should provide a reason why he/she is unable to submit the application in person.
13. Letter of employment indicating position and monthly salary
14. Letter from educational institute
15. Copy of certificate of incorporation of the company (for individual entrepreneurs and LLC owners)
16. Letter of invitation from Singapore company (for business travelers)
17. Latest bank statements (dated within last 60 days) (Compulsory for unemployed applications, students, individual entrepreneurs and LLC owners. Applicants who are individual entrepreneurs and LLC owners may provide their company’s bank statement in lieu of personal statement. Applicants who are being sponsored should submit proof of sponsorship and sponsor’s bank statement.)
18. To apply for the visa with several entries, documents for each planned entry in your trip should be provided.

Important Note:

The validity of the entry visa issued is subject to the authority and discretion of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). Possession of a visa does not entitle a foreigner to enter Singapore automatically. The grant of a visit pass to foreign visitor is determined by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) at the Singapore checkpoints and each case is considered on its own merits.

Photo Specifications

General information 

• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last three months and not used for previous submission of application.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.

Photo size

• 35  x 45 mm with face centered in the frame
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.

Photo specifications

• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

The processing of visa application will take at least 7 working days excluding the day of submission. However, some applications may take a longer time to process

Applicants need to plan their travel in advance as there is no facility for expediting the visa application process.

Download Forms

	Visa Application Form 14A
	Form V39A
	Visa Application Form 14 A Sample

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• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

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Overview

National of Assessment Level II Countries

*Holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service passports are exempted from visa requirements.

+Holders of Diplomatic passports are exempted from visa requirements

͠ Holders of Diplomatic passport are exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days

Important Notes

Each application for a visa will be considered on its own merits.

Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore. Visitors must also meet entry requirements such as holding a valid passport with at least 6 months validity, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and confirmed onward/return air ticket.

ICA may share your personal information with other Government agencies to process any applications you have made or to render you a service, so as to serve you in the most efficient and effective way, unless such sharing is prohibited by legislation.

AL2 applicants are required to submit their applications in-person. Applications submitted by a representative are not permitted. AL2 applicants are required to demonstrate that they have a contact in Singapore who is a Singaporean citizen or Singaporean PR.

Documents Required

Russian Law on Data Protection

• According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should also prepare this document in advance and submit it along with his/her Application.

“On personal data”

Before submission, kindly go through below requirement to ensure that you have fully completed the necessary document:

1. 1 Completed visa application form 14 A

   (Applicant below 14 years old, form to be signed by one of the parents)

2. 1 recent passport-size photograph (3.5x4.5 cm)

   • * Image must be taken within the last 3 months
   • *Photograph should be in colour, must be taken against a white background with a matt or semi-matt finish
   • *Image must show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide the facial features)
3. Photocopy of confirmed air ticket onward/return from Singapore to the next destination
4. Accommodation bookings (For applicants staying at a hotel,serviced apartment or hostel) or Copy of NRIC of Singapore Citizen (SC)/ Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) sponsor in Singapore. (For applicants staying with Singapore permanent residents
5. Original and Photocopy of passport;
6. Entry facilities (such as visa) to next destination (if required)
7. Letter of Introduction form V39A (letter of introduction) signed by Singapore citizen or Singapore PR or copy of Form V39A signed by Singapore business partner
8. Proof of Legal Presence in Russia (residence permit/work permit for foreigners residing in Russia; valid visa for foreigners visiting Russia; valid UFMS immigration stamp in passport for foreigners allowed to enter Russia visa-free but not residing in Russia)
9. Copy of marriage certificate (for married applicants)
10. Letter of employment indicating position and monthly salary
11. Letter from educational institute
12. Copy of certificate of incorporation of the company (for individual enterpreneurs and LLC owners)
13. Letter of invitation from Singapore company (for business travelers)

14. Latest bank statements (dated within last 60 days) (Compulsory for unemployed applications, students, individual entrepreneurs and LLC owners. Applicants who are individual entrepreneurs and LLC owners may provide their company’s bank statement in lieu of personal statement. Applicants who are being sponsored should submit proof of sponsorship and sponsor’s bank statement.)

    The validity of the entry visa issued is subject to the authority and discretion of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). Possession of a visa does not entitle a foreigner to enter Singapore automatically. The grant of a visit pass to foreign visitor is determined by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) at the Singapore checkpoints and each case is considered on its own merits.

Photo Specifications

General information 

• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last three months. 
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.

Photo size

• 35  x 45 mm with face centered in the frame
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.

Photo specifications

• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

The processing of visa application will take at least 14 working days excluding the day of submission. However, some applications may take a longer time to process

Applicants need to plan their travel in advance as there is no facility for expediting the visa application process.

Download Forms

	Visa Application Form 14A
	Form V39A

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.