Singapore visa
Tourist, Employment Pass and student routes
Singapore visa: quick answers
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore? Yes. Indian passport holders need a Singapore visa before travel. ICA accepts applications only through its authorised visa agents in India, so Vistolane files through an authorised agent: the ICA processing fee is SGD 30 and the agent's handling charge is shown separately. The visa is a multiple-journey e-Visa, normally decided in 3–5 working days.
How much does a Singapore visa cost? From ₹3,370 per traveller all-in: ₹2,220 government fee, ₹300 mandatory charges (Visa application centre fee) plus ₹850 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹0, Business ₹0.
How long does a Singapore visa take? 3–7 working days (about 7 days); ica.gov.sg publishes 3–5 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
Singapore Singapore visa (e-Visa) via an authorised visa agent for Indians: quick summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Singapore visa (e-Visa) via an authorised visa agent |
| Format | e-Visa |
| Government fee | ₹2,220 |
| Visa application centre fee | ₹300 |
| Vistolane fee | ₹850 |
| All-in per traveller | ₹3,370 |
| Processing time | 3–5 working days |
| Validity | Usually 2 years (decided by ICA) |
| Stay | Up to 30 days |
| Entries | Multiple |
| Biometrics | Not required |
| Source | ica.gov.sg |
| Last verified | 2026-10-29 |
About the Singapore Singapore visa (e-Visa) via an authorised visa agent
Singapore pairs a quick tourist e-visa with the sought-after Employment Pass for professionals and Student Pass for its top universities.
Indian passport holders need a Singapore visa before travel. ICA accepts applications only through its authorised visa agents in India, so Vistolane files through an authorised agent: the ICA processing fee is SGD 30 and the agent's handling charge is shown separately. The visa is a multiple-journey e-Visa, normally decided in 3–5 working days.
Government fee ₹2,220, visa application centre fee ₹300, Vistolane filing fee ₹850: ₹3,370 per traveller all-in. Premium and Business service levels add ₹425 and ₹855. Validity usually 2 years (decided by ICA), stay up to 30 days, multiple entry. ica.gov.sg publishes a processing time of 3–5 working days (verified 2026-10-29).
Proof of funds for Singapore, by category
Indicative minimums. Officers read three to six months of statements and compare the closing balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary; the number matters less than the story the statements tell.
| Category | Indicative funds |
|---|---|
| Tourist / visitor | ₹1.42 lakh |
| Student | ₹23.66 lakh |
| Work / sponsored | ₹47,310 |
| Family / partner | ₹75,696 |
| Business / investor | ₹70.02 crore |
| Permanent residence | ₹9,462 |
Singapore visa document checklist
- Passport valid at least six months beyond the return date, with two blank pages
- Recent passport photo on a plain background (35×45 mm or the digital spec)
- Bank statements for the last three to six months, stamped or downloaded with the bank's name visible
- Proof of employment, self-employment or study (letter, payslips, NOC, enrolment)
- Return or onward booking and a day-by-day itinerary that matches the dates on the form
- Accommodation confirmation or a host's invitation with their ID and address proof
- Travel insurance where the destination requires it
- High-resolution passport bio-page scan: all four corners visible, no glare
- Digital photo that meets the portal's pixel and background rules
Student applicants add the offer letter, tuition receipt and, where required, an English test; sponsored workers add the employer's certificate or contract. Every upload is checked by vistolane against the Singapore checklist before filing.
Official sources
Fees and windows are re-checked when the authority publishes changes; the date of the last check appears on the destination page.
Applying from India?
Singapore visa routes, one page each
- Singapore Visitor e-Visa: eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
- Singapore Student's Pass: eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
- Singapore Employment Pass and S Pass: eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
- Singapore Dependant's Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass: eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
- Singapore Permanent residence (PTS scheme): eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
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Questions, answered
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Singapore visa before travel. ICA accepts applications only through its authorised visa agents in India, so Vistolane files through an authorised agent: the ICA processing fee is SGD 30 and the agent's handling charge is shown separately. The visa is a multiple-journey e-Visa, normally decided in 3–5 working days.
How much does a Singapore visa cost?
From ₹3,370 per traveller all-in: ₹2,220 government fee, ₹300 mandatory charges (Visa application centre fee) plus ₹850 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹0, Business ₹0.
How long does a Singapore visa take?
3–7 working days (about 7 days); ica.gov.sg publishes 3–5 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
What documents do I need for a Singapore visa?
Applications go through an ICA-authorised visa agent; the agent's charge is listed with the fees. The SG Arrival Card is free and completed within 3 days before arrival. Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival. The Singapore checklist in your portal is built from the official list, so nothing extra is asked for.
How much bank balance do I need for a Singapore visa?
About ₹1.42 lakh for a tourist visit, rising to ₹70.02 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: Singapore publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.
Can I apply for the Singapore visa online, or is it visa on arrival?
Online. Singapore issues the Singapore visa (e-Visa) via an authorised visa agent before you fly; it is not a visa on arrival.
How long can I stay in Singapore on this visa?
Up to 30 days; entry: multiple; validity usually 2 years (decided by ica). Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.
Is an interview or biometrics required for Singapore?
No. Singapore decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.