Entry visas & visit passes
Singaporean Singapore Entry Visa
Pre-entry permission to travel to and seek entry into Singapore, required only for nationals of listed countries. It differs from the immigration pass granted at the checkpoint.
Important information
On this page
- Official name
- Entry Visa
- Route type
- Entry visa
- Processing fee
- S$30 (non-refundable)
- Payable online by Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card.
- Processing time
- Within 3 working days
- Excludes day of submission; some applications take longer.
- Validity
- Shown on the e-Visa
- The period of stay granted on arrival is not tied to the visa's validity.
- Where to apply
- Online, not at counters
- Via a Local Contact with a Singpass/Corppass account, an authorised visa agent, or the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission.
Who can apply
- Nationals of countries listed by ICA as requiring an entry visa
- Travellers who are not eligible for visa-free entry to Singapore
What you can do
- Travel to a Singapore checkpoint and seek entry
Requirements
- You hold a passport of a visa-required nationality (check the ICA visa-requirement list for your travel document).
- Your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Singapore.
- You apply before travelling — ICA does not accept visa applications at the immigration counters.
- The entry visa is a pre-entry document only; the actual period of stay is decided and granted by the officer on arrival.
How to apply
Submit the application online. If you have a Local Contact in Singapore with a Singpass or Corppass account, they can lodge it for you; otherwise apply through an authorised visa agent appointed by a Singapore Overseas Mission, or at the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission.
- Pay the S$30 non-refundable processing fee online by Visa or MasterCard.
- Wait for processing — normally within 3 working days of submission.
- Retrieve your e-Visa using the ICA "Enquire Application Status" function once approved.
- Print or carry the e-Visa for travel; the visa validity is stated on it.
Documents you may need
- Duly completed and signed Form 14A.
- A recent passport-sized colour photograph taken within the last 3 months.
- A photocopy of the biodata page of your passport (valid at least 6 months from your date of entry).
- Any additional supporting documents ICA requests for your application.
Frequently asked questions
No. The visa validity shown on the e-Visa only sets the window in which you may seek entry. The actual period of stay is granted by the immigration officer on arrival and is issued as a Visit Pass.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.