Do Indian citizens need a visa for Singapore?
The official link goes to ica.gov.sg. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Singapore entry rules for Indian citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Singapore e-Visa |
| Fee | SGD 30 processing fee (non-refundable; agents may add their own charges) |
| Stay | Period set by ICA officer at entry |
| When to apply | Apply within 30 days before arrival; ~3 working days processing |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Indian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Singapore entry requirements.
The details for an Indian passport.
Singapore e-Visa required. There is no self-service portal: it is lodged through ICA's e-Service by a Singapore local contact (Singpass/Corppass), a strategic partner / authorised visa agent appointed by a Singapore mission, or at a Singapore overseas mission. Not available at the immigration counter. Processing about 3 working days; apply within 30 days before arrival. Passport must be valid 6 months from entry. Beware look-alike 'Singapore visa' websites. 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF): Indian nationals transiting to/from a third country may enter visa-free for up to 96 hours if holding a visa or long-term pass issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the USA valid at least 1 month from entry, plus an onward ticket departing within 96 hours by air or sea. No extension under VFTF.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid at least 6 months from the date of entry (ICA; also Japan MOFA and Germany's Foreign Office; Ireland's DFA words it as 6 months beyond intended departure). Also required for transit per Canada. German ID cards are not accepted. Residents have no minimum.
Recent changes in Singapore.
- 2025-09-01 — Tougher vaping penalties: first-offence composition fine raised to SGD 700 (adults); re-offending short-term visitors banned from re-entry; etomidate vapes treated as Class C drugs, with deportation and entry bans for foreigners caught with them.
- 2026-01-30 — ICA began issuing No-Boarding Directives to airlines for flights to Singapore.
- 2026-05-01 — Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act in force; etomidate listed as a Specified Psychoactive Substance.
The short answers.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Singapore?
Yes. Indian citizens apply online for the Singapore e-Visa before travelling for stays of Period set by ICA officer at entry.
How much does it cost for Indian citizens?
SGD 30 processing fee (non-refundable; agents may add their own charges). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Singapore?
Period set by ICA officer at entry. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Indian citizens apply?
Apply within 30 days before arrival; ~3 working days processing.
Where do Indian citizens apply?
On the official site, ica.gov.sg. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Singapore visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.