Singapore visa for Indians
e-Visa · Valid 30 days · Decision in 3–7 working days · Tourist, Employment Pass and student routes
Singapore visa: quick answers
Full verified answer for India passport holders- Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
- Yes. With an India passport you need a visa for Singapore before you travel. Entry visa applied through an ICA authorised visa agent or a Singapore-based local contact (SGD 30); submit the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days of arrival. You apply online and the approval arrives by email; there is no embassy visit.
- How much does a Singapore visa cost?
- From ₹3,026 per traveller all-in: ₹2,226 government fee, ₹300 mandatory charges (Visa application centre fee) plus ₹500 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹3,276, Business ₹3,526.
- How long does a Singapore visa take?
- 3–7 working days (about 7 days from submission); 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.
E-visa · 30 days · paperless
Singapore visa from India
When do you plan to travel?
Set your travel date in the price card and we'll pick the right attention level for your lead time. Without a date, decisions land by 20 Nov.
That's it. One step, then we process your visa.
Step 1
What are you travelling to Singapore for?
Tourist and student files stay in-house. Everything else goes to a partner we have vetted.
Fewer refusals, with a date you can plan around
Applying for a Singapore visa is tedious and often refused over small manual errors. Vistolane pairs a specialist review with automated checks so nothing slips.
We guarantee to file within your plan's window once your documents are in; miss it and you are refunded in full. A decision is expected by 20 Nov 2026, indicative only. Approval and processing time are always the government's.
How the Singapore e-visa process works
- 1
Apply on Vistolane
Upload your passport. Details are read automatically, so no typing errors. You only pay the government fee up front.
- 2
Your documents are verified
A specialist checks every file against the immigration standard and lodges it with the authority.
- 3
Your visa gets processed
We work with immigration to keep the file moving and track it against the published window.
- 4
Get your visa on20 Nov
The approved e-visa lands in your inbox and your Vistolane account, ready to print.
Learn from refusals
Refusal stories · learn from them
Four ways applicants get refused, and what to do instead
Bank statement showed a sudden deposit
Schengen tourist visa · pattern seen in refusal letters
An uncle transferred ₹3 lakh a week before applying so the balance 'looked better'. The officer read it as borrowed funds and refused. What to do instead: show 3 to 6 months of steady balance and explain any large credit with a source letter.
Applied on the wrong purpose
UK visitor visa · pattern seen in refusal letters
The applicant was going to a 3-week training paid by the employer but applied as a plain tourist. Refused for misrepresentation. What to do instead: pick the purpose that matches your invitation letter, even if the fee is higher.
Hotel booking cancelled before decision
Japan e-visa · pattern seen in refusal letters
The applicant booked a refundable hotel, then cancelled it to save money before the decision. The embassy re-checked and refused. What to do instead: keep every booking live until the visa is in your hand.
Ignored the interview prep
US B1/B2 · pattern seen in refusal letters
Fluent and well documented, but the applicant answered 'to visit friends' when the DS-160 said tourism. Refused under 214(b). What to do instead: your answers must match the form; practise once with our mock interview tool.
Already refused elsewhere? Applying with us starts with a specialist reading the refusal letter and rebuilding the file around it.
Why Singapore visas get refused
Passport validity
Passport expiring within 6 months of travel or without two blank pages.
Funds evidence
Bank statements that do not show a stable balance or an unexplained large deposit.
Purpose of travel
Itinerary, hotel and return ticket that do not match the dates on the form.
Previous refusals
An undeclared earlier refusal or overstay on any visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Singapore?
When should I apply?
Why was my visa rejected?
Is my data secure?
Do I need to visit an embassy?
How we reviewed this page
Fees, windows and rules on this page come from official government sources and are re-checked when the authority publishes changes.
1 traveller · Premium · decision expected by 20 Nov 2026
Total ₹3,276
About the Singapore e-Visa
Singapore pairs a quick tourist e-visa with the sought-after Employment Pass for professionals and Student Pass for its top universities.
Singapore issues this visa electronically. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the government fee and receive the approval by email; nothing is stuck into your passport and there is no consulate visit.
Fees. The Singapore government fee is ₹2,226, plus Visa application centre fee ₹300 charged with it, and the Vistolane filing fee is ₹500: ₹3,026 per traveller with nothing added later. ica.gov.sg publishes a processing time of 3–5 working days (verified 2026-10-29). Vistolane commits to a filing date before you pay and shows the expected decision window on the price card above; the decision itself is the authority's.
Validity and stay. The Singapore e-Visa is valid 30 days and allows a stay of up to 30 days; entries: multiple. Routes covered on this page: Tourist, Employment Pass, Student Pass.
Proof of funds for Singapore, by visa category
Indicative minimums in your currency. Consulates read three to six months of statements and compare the balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary.
| Tourist / visitor | ₹1.42 lakh |
| Student | ₹23.73 lakh |
| Work / sponsored | ₹47,464 |
| Family / partner | ₹75,943 |
| Business / investor | ₹70.25 crore |
| Permanent residence | ₹9,493 |
Refusals. The most common Singapore refusal reasons are inconsistent bank statements, weak evidence of ties or purpose of travel, and form errors that contradict the passport. Every document you upload to Vistolane is checked against the Singapore checklist before filing, and the mock interview tool covers the questions case officers raise in follow-up requests.
Not sure which route fits? Run the free Singapore eligibility check, compare visa types, browse licensed consultants for Singapore, or read the full Singapore visa guide with a day-by-day timeline and refusal cases.
Singapore visa questions, answered
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
How much does a Singapore visa cost?
How long does a Singapore visa take?
What documents do I need for a Singapore visa?
How much bank balance do I need for a Singapore visa?
Can I apply for the Singapore visa online, or is it visa on arrival?
How long can I stay in Singapore on this visa?
Is an interview or biometrics required for Singapore?
Singapore visa routes, one page each
Eligibility, fees, timeline, the document checklist and the refusal reasons for every Singapore route, written from the official pages.
Visit Singapore
Visitor e-Visa
SGD 30 per person
Open the route
Study in Singapore
Student's Pass
SGD 105 (SGD 45 processing + SGD 60 issuance)
Open the route
Work in Singapore
Employment Pass and S Pass
SGD 330 (SGD 105 application + SGD 225 issuance)
Open the route
Join family in Singapore
Dependant's Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass
SGD 330 per dependant (SGD 105 + SGD 225)
Open the route
Settle in Singapore
Permanent residence (PTS scheme)
SGD 100 per applicant
Open the route
Applying from India?
Document checklist, fees in rupees, processing time and step-by-step application help for the Singapore tourist visa (e-visa).
Singapore tourist visa: requirements and application helpCompare Singapore with
Check your passport for Singapore
Verified visa rules, by passport, with the official source.
