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Singapore has different visa and immigration pathways depending on your purpose of travel, study, employment, business or family circumstances.
Understanding the correct route before applying can help you prepare the right documents and avoid unnecessary delays.
View Application Process →Your requirements depend on your purpose of travel, profile and the specific Singapore immigration route.
Explore short-term travel options for tourism, social visits and eligible business activities.
View DetailsExplore study pathways for eligible full-time programmes and institutions in Singapore.
View DetailsFor eligible foreign professionals, managers, executives and technicians.
View DetailsA work pass route for eligible skilled workers, subject to applicable requirements.
View DetailsWork Permit routes for eligible foreign workers in approved sectors and occupations.
View DetailsExplore business and entrepreneur-related immigration possibilities.
View DetailsEntry visa requirements depend on your nationality, travel document and purpose of travel. Indian passport holders are currently among nationalities listed by Singapore ICA as requiring an entry visa.
Suitable for eligible travellers visiting Singapore for purposes such as tourism, social visits or permitted short-term activities.
An entry visa does not itself guarantee admission into Singapore. Final entry is determined by the immigration authorities at the checkpoint.
Travellers generally need to submit the SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration before arriving in Singapore.
International students accepted into eligible full-time programmes may need a Student's Pass to study in Singapore.
Obtain admission into an eligible full-time programme or institution.
Submit the applicable Student's Pass application through the required process.
Prepare academic, identity and supporting documents as required.
Complete applicable formalities after approval and before or after arrival as required.
Foreigners who intend to work in Singapore need an appropriate valid work pass before starting employment.
For eligible foreign professionals, managers, executives and technicians.
For eligible skilled workers who meet the applicable requirements.
For eligible skilled and semi-skilled workers in approved sectors.
Singapore offers different business and entrepreneur-related routes. The appropriate pathway depends on your business activity, profile and applicable eligibility criteria.
We can help you understand which business-related route may be relevant to your proposed activity and circumstances.
Every application is assessed according to its specific category and circumstances. Our process helps you understand the next step before proceeding.
Understand your purpose, profile and goals.
Identify the relevant visa or pass.
Prepare the required forms and evidence.
Submit through the applicable official channel.
Monitor the application and respond if required.
Complete the applicable next steps after decision.
Exact requirements vary depending on your selected visa or pass. Common documents may include:
Valid passport or travel document.
Recent photograph where required.
Certificates and transcripts where applicable.
Job offer and employment information where required.
Financial or sponsorship evidence where applicable.
Additional evidence depending on your application.
Travellers entering Singapore generally need to submit the SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration within three days before arrival, including the day of arrival.
The SG Arrival Card is not a visa and the official submission is free of charge.
An entry visa allows a traveller to seek entry. Final admission is determined by immigration authorities at the checkpoint.
Eligibility, fees, processing times and document requirements can change. Always verify current requirements before applying.
Foreigners intending to work in Singapore need the appropriate valid work pass.
Indian passport holders are currently listed by Singapore ICA among nationalities requiring a Singapore entry visa, subject to applicable rules and exemptions.
No. The SG Arrival Card is an electronic arrival and health declaration. It is not a Singapore visa.
A visit status does not replace the required work pass. Foreigners intending to work need an applicable valid work pass.
The Employment Pass is designed for eligible foreign professionals, managers, executives and technicians working in Singapore.
The S Pass is a work pass for eligible skilled workers and is subject to salary, quota, levy and other applicable requirements.
Foreign students accepted into eligible full-time programmes generally need a Student's Pass unless an applicable exemption applies.
Many Singapore visa and pass applications can be initiated before arrival, but the exact process depends on the specific category.
Tell us about your travel, study, work or business goals and get guidance on the pathway that may fit your profile.