Visa Information

Overview

Find out whether, depending on your citizenship, country of long-term residence, and the duration and reasons for your stay, you need a visa to enter Singapore

Documents Required

For all types of visa applications, the following are the basic documents are required:

• Application Form (14) duly completed and signed by the applicant (Form 14 is also downloadable from: www.ica.gov.sg
• 1 recent passport sized colour photograph with white background.
• Passport & a photocopy of passport (pages showing personal details and the validity as well as endorsement of valid visas to other countries, if any). Please ensure that the passport is valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of departure to Singapore.
• Hotel & travel reservation printout/confirmation.
• Letter of identification from the employer/sponsor
• A letter of invitation from Singapore contact/company with signatory’s name/NRIC number & designation if application is made for business purposes.
• Official translation of the documents are required if they are not in the English Language.
• Visa processing fee SR 90 per application (non-refundable)

Note:

• The applicant and the local contact may be required to furnish additional documents and information whenever necessary.
• Incomplete/illegible forms and /or documents submitted may result in the application being rejected or the processing delayed.
• Every application for a visa will be considered on its own merits.
• Possession of a visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore. Visitors must also meet entry requirements such as holding a valid passport, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and confirmed onward/return sir ticket.
• All documents must be submitted on A4 size paper only.

Photo Specifications

• The photograph must be in color.
• It should be without border.
• It should have a light colored background only so that features are distinguishable and in contrast against the background.
• It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
• It should be in sharp focus and clear.
• It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
• The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
• It should be 4.5 cm X 3.5 cm.
• It should show your skin tone naturally.
• It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
• The photograph should be a recent one not more than 3 months old.
• Photograph can be taken with headgear, the main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent.
• It should be without hat/cap.
• It should be without the applicant's hair tucked behind his/her ears.
• The photograph must show facing square on to the camera, not looking over the shoulder or tilted, and showing both edges of the face clearly.
• It should be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on the face and no red eye
• If wearing glasses the photograph must show the eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames – lighter framed glasses to be worn). Make sure the frame does not cover any part of the eye.
• The photograph must show alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible) looking at the camera with a neutral expression and the mouth closed.
• The photograph should not have any staple marks.
• Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.

Processing Time

Processing time would normally take 15 working days excluding the day of submission and the Saudi & Singapore weekends.

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Application Form

Overview

Find out whether, depending on your citizenship, country of long-term residence, and the duration and reasons for your stay, you need a visa to enter Singapore

Documents Required

For all types of visa applications, the following are the basic documents are required:

• Document Checklist
• Application Form (14A) duly completed and signed by the applicant (Form 14A is also downloadable from: www.ica.gov.sg
• Applications without a Letter of Invitation (V39A) without a mentioned of NRIC number will not be accepted.
• Applicants can request a representative to submit their visa application and all necessary documents on their behalf however the representative must submit an authorisation letter, without which the application will not be accepted
• Collection of Visa: If your application is approved, the authorised visa agent share the notification by email to review the visa document or please contact our call centre for more information.

Photo Specifications

• The photograph must be in color.
• It should be without border.
• It should have a light colored background only so that features are distinguishable and in contrast against the background.
• It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
• It should be in sharp focus and clear.
• It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
• The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
• It should be 4.5 cm X 3.5 cm.
• It should show your skin tone naturally.
• It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
• The photograph should be a recent one not more than 3 months old.
• Photograph can be taken with headgear, the main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent.
• It should be without hat/cap.
• It should be without the applicant's hair tucked behind his/her ears.
• The photograph must show facing square on to the camera, not looking over the shoulder or tilted, and showing both edges of the face clearly.
• It should be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on the face and no red eye
• If wearing glasses the photograph must show the eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames – lighter framed glasses to be worn). Make sure the frame does not cover any part of the eye.
• The photograph must show alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible) looking at the camera with a neutral expression and the mouth closed.
• The photograph should not have any staple marks.
• Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.

Processing Time

The processing time for a visa application is approximately 5 working days excluding the day of submission and the Saudi Arabia & Singapore week-ends holidays. However, some applications may take longer if further verification and evaluation are required.

Download Forms

Application Form

LOI-Form (V39A)

Dear Applicants,

If you are sending your application by a representative please fill the “Authorization Form” as VFS officer will not accept any visa application without Authorization Form along with his/her ID card copy.

Authorization Letter

Overview

Find out whether, depending on your citizenship, country of long-term residence, and the duration and reasons for your stay, you need a visa to enter Singapore

Documents Required

For all types of visa applications, the following are the basic documents are required:

• Document Checklist
• Application Form (14A) duly completed and signed by the applicant (Form 14A is also downloadable from: www.ica.gov.sg
• Applications without a Letter of Invitation (V39A) without a mentioned of NRIC number will not be accepted.
• Saudi Diplomatic passport will not require a visa to enter Singapore.
• Applicants can request a representative to submit their visa application and all necessary documents on their behalf however the representative must submit an authorisation letter, without which the application will not be accepted
• Collection of Visa: If your application is approved, the authorised visa agent share the notification by email to review the visa document or please contact our call centre for more information.

Photo Specifications

• The photograph must be in color.
• It should be without border.
• It should have a light colored background only so that features are distinguishable and in contrast against the background.
• It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
• It should be in sharp focus and clear.
• It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
• The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
• It should be 4.5 cm X 3.5 cm.
• It should show your skin tone naturally.
• It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
• The photograph should be a recent one not more than 3 months old.
• Photograph can be taken with headgear, the main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent.
• It should be without hat/cap.
• It should be without the applicant's hair tucked behind his/her ears.
• The photograph must show facing square on to the camera, not looking over the shoulder or tilted, and showing both edges of the face clearly.
• It should be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on the face and no red eye
• If wearing glasses the photograph must show the eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames – lighter framed glasses to be worn). Make sure the frame does not cover any part of the eye.
• The photograph must show alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible) looking at the camera with a neutral expression and the mouth closed.
• The photograph should not have any staple marks.
• Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.

Processing Time

The processing time for a visa application is approximately 5 working days excluding the day of submission and the Saudi Arabia & Singapore week-ends holidays. However, some applications may take longer if further verification and evaluation are required.

Download Forms

Application Form

LOI-Form (V39A)

Dear Applicants,

If you are sending your application by a representative please fill the “Authorization Form” as VFS officer will not accept any visa application without Authorization Form along with his/her ID card copy.

Authorization Letter