Tourist Visa
Documents Required:
1. Passports:
o Original passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
o Photocopy of the Bio Data Page of the current passport (first and last page).
o Original old passport booklets, if applicable.
2. Photographs:
o One photograph taken within the last 6 months.
o Size: 35mm wide by 45mm high.
o Color with white background.
o Should cover 80% of the face.
o Printed on good quality paper with a matte or semi-matte finish.
3. Covering Letter:
o Addressed to The Visa Officer, Consulate General of Singapore.
o Briefly explain the applicant's profile, purpose of travel, and travel dates.
o Include day-to-day details of the visit.
o Can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for officials or sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements (if requested by the Embassy):
o Original 6 months of personal and company bank statements with original seal and authorized signatory signature.
o Statements should be from relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
o Preferably of a closing date closer to the visa application date.
5. Itinerary / Air Tickets:
o Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets, if any.
o Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
6. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:
o Hotel vouchers or other proof of accommodation in Singapore.
For family visits:
o A completed Form V39A (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application (LOI)) issued by a local contact in Singapore. The local contact must be either a Singapore citizen (SC) or a Singapore permanent resident (PR) with a SingPass/Corpas account.
o Invitation letter with passport copy and/or resident permit. The letter must mention the place of accommodation for the applicant and who will be covering the expenses for the duration of stay.
7. Supporting Credentials:
Businessmen:
o Proprietorship certificate, Certificate of Registration, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Partnership Deed, PAN Card.
o Company visiting card.
Employees:
o Leave sanction letter from the company or last 3 months' salary statements (only for private firms).
o Company ID card.
Pensioners:
o Retirement certificate or letter, and pension statements for the last three months.
Students:
o Bonafide certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
o School/College ID card (optional).
Newly Wed / Honeymooners:
o Marriage certificate (original).
o Wedding invitation card/photographs if the marriage certificate is not ready.
Children Traveling Unaccompanied:
o Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either of the parents.
o Passport copies of both/either of the parents.
o If parents do not have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of parents' ID cards.
Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners:
o Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
o Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse or any government ID proof mentioning spouse name if not a passport holder.
Business Visa
Documents Required:
1. Passports:
o Original passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 3 blank pages.
o Photocopy of the Bio Data Page of the current passport (first and last page).
o Original old passport booklets, if applicable.
2. Photographs:
o One photograph taken within the last 6 months.
o Size: 35mm wide by 45mm high.
o Color with white background.
o Should cover 80% of the face.
o Printed on good quality paper with a matte or semi-matte finish.
3. Covering Letter:
o Addressed to The Visa Officer, Consulate General of Singapore.
o Briefly explain the applicant's profile, purpose of travel, and travel dates.
o Include day-to-day details of the visit.
o Can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for officials or sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements (if requested by the Embassy):
o Original 6 months of personal and company bank statements with original seal and authorized signatory signature.
o Statements should be from relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
o Preferably of a closing date closer to the visa application date.
5. Itinerary / Air Tickets:
o Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets, if any.
6. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:
o Hotel vouchers or other proof of accommodation in Singapore.
o Invitation letter from the company in Singapore.
o For business meetings only: Completed Form V39A (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application (LOI)), which must be issued by a local contact in Singapore. The local contact should have an NRIC number starting with "S".
7. Supporting Credentials:
Businessmen:
o Proprietorship certificate, Certificate of Registration, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Partnership Deed, PAN Card.
o Company visiting card.
Employees:
o Leave sanction letter from the company or last 3 months' salary statements (only for private firms).
o Company ID card.
Pensioners:
o Retirement certificate or letter, and pension statements for the last three months.
Students:
o Bonafide certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
o School/College ID card (optional).
Newly Wed / Honeymooners:
o Marriage certificate (original).
o Wedding invitation card/photographs if the marriage certificate is not ready.
Children Traveling Unaccompanied:
o Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either of the parents.
o Passport copies of both/either of the parents.
o If parents do not have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of parents' ID cards.
Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners:
o Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
o Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse or any government ID proof mentioning spouse name if not a passport holder.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
High Commission of the Republic of Singapore, Delhi
Address: E-6 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Tel : +91 (11) 46000915
Email : singhc_del@mfa.sg
Consulate General of the Republic of Singapore, Mumbai
Address: 152, 14th Floor, Maker Chambers IV, 222 Jamnalal Bajaj Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Tel : +91-(22) 2204-3209
Email : singcon_bom@mfa.sg
Consulate General of the Republic of Singapore, Chennai
Address: 17-A North Boag Road, T.Nagar, Chennai- 600017, Tamil Nadu
Tel : (91) (44) 28158208
Email : singcon_maa@mfa.sg
