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Quick answer

Yes, Indians need a visa for Singapore. You cannot apply yourself: the application goes through a Singapore-authorised visa agent (or a local contact in Singapore) and is usually processed in 3 to 5 working days. Fees depend on the mission: INR 2,100 plus an agent fee of up to INR 1,300 via New Delhi's agents, or SGD 30 plus an INR 1,000 service fee via Chennai's agents.

Singapore visa for Indians at a glance

Visa needed for tourism?Yes. Indian ordinary passport holders must get a visa before travelling12
Where to applyThrough an Authorised Visa Agent (AVA) listed by a Singapore mission, or by a local contact in Singapore online312
FeeVia High Commission, New Delhi AVAs: INR 2,100 + AVA fee up to INR 1,300. Via Consulate-General, Chennai AVAs: SGD 30 + INR 1,000 service fee31
Processing3 to 5 working days (excluding submission day, weekends and holidays)31
PassportAt least 6 months validity from the date of entry24
Arrival cardSG Arrival Card, free, within 3 days before arrival (including arrival day)45

Visa options for Indian passport holders

Entry visa (social/tourist visit) via Authorised Visa Agent31627

Who can use it
Indian ordinary passport holders
Stay
Set by ICA on arrival (shown on your e-Pass); not tied to the visa validity
Validity
Decided case by case
Entries
Single or multiple, as granted
Fee
High Commission, New Delhi AVAs: INR 2,100 processing fee + AVA service fee up to INR 1,300. Consulate-General, Chennai AVAs: SGD 30 processing fee (charged in INR) + INR 1,000 service fee. Non-refundable.
Processing time
Generally 3 to 5 working days, excluding the day of submission, weekends and public holidays; some take longer
Where to apply
An Authorised Visa Agent on the mission's list (Chennai list covers Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad), or online by a local contact in Singapore
Good to know
Apply within 30 days before arrival. The e-Visa copy is given to you by the agent. The Chennai Consulate does not accept walk-in applications.

96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)8

Who can use it
Indians transiting to or from a third country
Stay
Less than 96 hours
Fee
None
Processing time
Decided by ICA at entry
Where to apply
No application
Good to know
You must leave by air or sea on an onward ticket within 96 hours and hold a valid visa or long-term pass (valid at least one month) for Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the USA. No extension allowed.

Documents to prepare

  • Form 14A, fully completed and signed.32
  • One recent colour passport photo taken within the last 3 months, following ICA photo guidelines (the New Delhi mission specifies 35 mm x 45 mm, white background).32
  • Copy of your passport biodata page (the Chennai Consulate also asks for the last page). The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.12
  • Form V39A (Letter of Introduction from a local contact) may be asked for case by case.32
  • Documents not in English need an official translation.32
  • At entry: enough cash for your stay and proof of onward travel.4

Before you fly and on arrival

  • SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with electronic health declaration: submit within 3 days before arrival (including the day of arrival) via the ICA e-Service (eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard) or the MyICA app. It is free. Travellers who do not submit it may be denied entry.45
  • You get an electronic visit pass (e-Pass) by email on arrival; there is no stamp in your passport.3
  • Your biometrics (fingerprints, face and iris) are taken at immigration clearance.4
  • A visa does not guarantee entry. ICA officers decide entry and the length of stay at the checkpoint.17

Applying from Kerala

  • You cannot apply directly at the mission. Apply through an Authorised Visa Agent. Neither the New Delhi list nor the Chennai list shows an agent located in Kerala; the Chennai list covers agents in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.169
  • Alternatively, a local contact in Singapore (Singapore citizen or PR, 21 or older, with Singpass) can submit your application online.12
  • Apply within 30 days before your trip. The Chennai Consulate advises at least one week ahead in the off-peak season and two to four weeks ahead in the peak season (March to May).7

Extending your stay

  • To stay longer, apply online for an extension of your short-term visit pass when it has 14 days or less left. Walk-ins are not accepted. ICA decides the length, if any.10
  • The visa's validity itself cannot be extended; you must make a fresh application.7
  • Stays under the 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility cannot be extended.8
  • Do not stay beyond your visit pass validity, which is different from your visa validity.4

What changed recently

  • 11 August 2026: The Singapore High Commission, New Delhi updated its visa page: INR 2,100 fee plus AVA fee up to INR 1,300, processing 3 to 5 working days.3
  • 1 July 2026: The High Commission, New Delhi issued an updated list of Authorised Visa Agents.9

How Albah Holidays can help

  • We handle your Singapore visa application — Singapore visas for Indians are filed through an authorised visa agent, and we arrange it for you.
  • We also help you fill in the free SG Arrival Card before you fly.
  • Our Singapore tour package includes Singapore visa assistance, hotels and sightseeing, with flights on request.
  • Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
  • Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
  • Flights to Singapore from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?

Yes. Indian ordinary passport holders must get a visa before travelling. Only diplomatic, official and service passport holders are exempt.12

How much does a Singapore visa cost from India?

Through New Delhi's authorised agents: INR 2,100 plus an agent fee of up to INR 1,300. Through Chennai's authorised agents: SGD 30 plus an INR 1,000 service fee. Fees are non-refundable.31

How long does a Singapore visa take?

Generally 3 to 5 working days after the agent submits it, not counting the submission day, weekends and holidays.31

Can I apply for a Singapore visa directly at the embassy?

No. Submit through an Authorised Visa Agent, or ask a local contact in Singapore to apply online.12

Do I need to fill in an arrival card?

Yes. Submit the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival, online or in the MyICA app.45

Can I transit Singapore without a visa?

Possibly, for under 96 hours, if you hold a valid visa or long-term pass for Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the USA and an onward ticket.8

Official sources

  1. Visa information — Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore, Chennai. Page updated 2026-07-24; checked 24 September 2026.
  2. India Visa Requirements — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore. Page updated 2024-03-02; checked 24 September 2026.
  3. Visa information — High Commission of the Republic of Singapore, New Delhi. Page updated 2026-08-11; checked 24 September 2026.
  4. Entering Singapore — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore. Page updated 2026-06-25; checked 24 September 2026.
  5. SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with Electronic Health Declaration — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore. Page updated 2024-09-18; checked 24 September 2026.
  6. List of Authorised Visa Agents (Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad) — Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore, Chennai. Page updated 2024-09-24; checked 24 September 2026.
  7. Frequently Asked Questions on visa — Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore, Chennai. Page updated 2026-04-15; checked 24 September 2026.
  8. Visa Free Transit Facility — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore. Page updated 2025-08-01; checked 24 September 2026.
  9. Authorised Visa Agents list — High Commission of the Republic of Singapore, New Delhi. Page updated 2026-07-01; checked 24 September 2026.
  10. Seeking Extension of Visit Pass — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore. Page updated 2026-06-30; checked 24 September 2026.

Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.

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