Singapore Tourist Visa

Here’s an overview of how to apply for your Singapore visa:

1. Decide what hotel you will book and what flight you will take. It is not necessary to book your accommodation or travel tickets before obtaining your visa, but you must have a clear idea of your plans. (Pro travel tip: if you do decide to book ahead of time, look for an option with a free cancellation policy, just in case.)

• When applying for your visa, you are asked to provide the address, phone number and email of your hotel, as well as your flight number and arrival and departure dates. If you will be staying with family or friends, there is no need to book a hotel. Just make sure you have the full address, phone number and email of the person you will be staying with.

2. Gather the necessary documents. You need a digital copy of your passport opened to the bio-data page (where your picture and signature appear) as well as a digital photo. See details on visa photo requirements below.

3. Fill out Byevisa’s quick and easy online application form. You need to provide some personal information, such as your name, date and place of birth, nationality and occupation, as well as your passport details. This will only take a few minutes.

4. Decide how fast you would like your visa processed and enter your payment information. You need a valid debit card, credit card or PayPal account.

5. Check your inbox for a confirmation email stating that your application was sent correctly.

6. Sit back and relax. We will send your visa directly to your email inbox when it’s ready, depending on the processing option selected.

Singapore eVisa Form and Documents

To get your Singapore visa, you will need the following documents:

• Passport. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after you enter the country. It also needs to have at least 1 blank page.
• Copy of hotel and flight reservation, or detailed proposed itinerary.
• Valid debit/credit card or PayPal account to make your payment.
• Digital photo. The Singapore visa photo size and other requirements are very strict. Your visa application may be rejected if your photo does not meet the following criteria:
  • Taken within the last 3 months.
  • Photo size: 35mm wide by 45mm high or 400 x 514 pixels, no borders.
  • Photo file: less than 60 KB, jpg file format.
  • Color photo with plain white background, no shadows.
  • Matt or semi-matt finish.
  • Avoid white clothing or headgear.
  • Headgear worn as per religious or racial customs is permitted, but must not hide facial features.
  • Show full face and upper shoulders, facing forward, eyes open, mouth closed.
  • Look at camera with neutral expression (no smiling).
  • Hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes.
  • Eyeglasses frames must not cover any part of your eyes.
  • Eyeglasses lenses must not reflect or glare.
  • Even exposure (avoid direct lighting).
  • If you would like to use your mobile phone to take your photo, the ICA website advises against selfies and suggests you search for an app using the words “Singapore Passport” or “Singapore IC”. Make sure your photo meets the requirements before sending.

When you fill out the Byevisa form to apply for your visa, you will be asked for personal information, such as:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Country/state/province of birth
• Race
• Nationality
• Marital status
• Nationality of spouse
• Passport details
• Address in country of origin/residence
• Occupation
• Highest education attained
• Religion/denomination
• Expected date of arrival
• Length of stay
• Type of visa (single/double/triple journey or multiple journey)
• Purpose of visit
• Where you will be staying in Singapore

Singapore Visa Status Check

Depending on the visa processing time you select when you apply, you will receive your visa within 3, 5 or 8 days of submitting your application.

In the meantime, if you’d like to check your visa status in real time, navigate to the relevant section of the Byevisa website. You can find out if the status of your application is pending, approved or rejected.

Byevisa will send a message directly to your email inbox when your application is approved or rejected, so it’s not necessary to check your status. However, we offer the option to put your mind at ease.

How Much Is a Visa for Singapore?

The Singapore visa fees include the cost of the visa itself, which is 63 USD, plus processing. The total amount you need to pay will depend on the processing speed you select at the time of application.

You have the following options:

• Standard service: receive your eVisa in 8 business days for 30 USD (total cost 93 USD).
• Rapid service: receive your eVisa in 5 business days for 50 USD (total cost 113 USD).
• Highly Rapid service: receive your eVisa in 3 business days for 100 USD (total cost 163 USD).

Byevisa makes it easy to get your Electronic Visa without having to travel to an embassy or consulate and wait in line to present your paperwork. This way, you can focus on planning a visit to the futuristic Supertree Grove or dreaming of colourful Clarke Quay.

What Is the SG Arrival Card for Singapore?

The SG Arrival Card is the electronic equivalent of the paper disembarkation/embarkation (D/E) form you may be used to filling out on the plane before landing in a new country. All international travellers visiting Singapore are required to apply for and obtain this electronic document before travel. It is not a visa.

You must apply no more than 3 days before your arrival in Singapore. You will receive the document in your email inbox in 30 minutes, 4 hours or 1 business day, depending on the speed you select.