Here is all information about tourist visa rules and regulations in Singapore. Travel visa permit is not required by the citizens of several countries to visit Singapore as tourists. However, in this case, documents like passports, onward documents (onward/return tickets, entry permit, etc) to the next destination must be on the travellers. They should also have sufficient funds for their stay. For longer stay, permission of the immigration department is required.Citizens of the following nations do not need visa:
» United States of America, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Iceland, Luxemburg, Japan, Republic of Ireland
» Countries that are members of the British Commonwealth (except India)
» Philippines (diplomatic, special or official passport holders)
» Liechtenstein, Monaco, Netherlands, San Marino, Switzerland, Thailand (diplomatic or service passport holders)
» India (diplomatic or official passport holders)
Getting a Tourist Visa
The applicant is required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond the stay in Singapore. Visa is issued for the period of 1 month. It can be extended in Singapore to 3 months via the Immigration Department.
Processing Time
It can take anytime from 4 days to 4 weeks. It is better to allow plenty of time.
Documents Required
» Valid passport
» Two fully filled application forms
» Passport size photos
» Journey details in Singapore
» Proof of sufficient budget
Do Remember
» Women who have more than 24 weeks pregnancy have to obtain a doctor's certification that it is safe for them to travel.
» One can face severe penalties if found in possession of narcotics. It is even death penalty indulged in trafficking of heroin or morphine.
» Regulations can be changed at short notice and all visitors are advised to chedk with the High Commision or the Embassy before leaving.
» Unless you mention how long you wish to stay, you'll normally be allowed for fourteen days.
