Countries Requiring Visa

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SAVE

Tokyo

With effect from 1st January 2010, the Singapore Embassy in Tokyo has implemented the Submission of Application for Visa Electronically (SAVE) system.

Visa applications have been outsourced to authorised visa agents, who, on behalf of their applicants, will liaise with the Embassy for the submission and collection of visas. Applicants can submit their visa applications to any one of the following three authorised visa agents in Tokyo:

1. VFS Services Japan LLC
   edificio TOKO Building, 4th Floor
   2-3-14 Higashi-shinbashi
   Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0021
   Telephone: 03 3438 1120
   Telefax: 03 3438 0774
   Email: info.sgjp@vfshelpline.com
   Working Hours: 9.00 am to 2.00 pm
   
   
2. JTB Tokyo Visa Center
   3-23-14-8F, Higashiikebukuro
   Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
   Telephone: 03 3988 8024
   Telefax: 03 5949 6023
   Webpage: http://www.jtb.co.jp/jbn/application
   
   
3. Travel Marketing & Assistance Inc
   Nansa Toranomon Building, 7th Floor
   1-7-13 Nishishimbashi
   Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003
   Telephone: 03 3519 4472
   Telefax: 03 5512 0244
   E-mail: tma-visa@tm-a.co.jp

Osaka

With effect from 1st September 2011, the Submission of Application for Visa Electronically (SAVE) system was implemented for Kansai region.

Visa applications have been outsourced to authorised visa agents, who, on behalf of their applicants, will liaise with the Honorary Consulate-General’s Office in Osaka for the submission and collection of visas. Applicants can submit their visa applications to any one of the following two authorised visa agents in Osaka:

1. VFS Services Japan LLC (Osaka Branch)
   2-4-1, Chuo-ku, Osaka Minamisenba
   7F Miki Bldg Osaka 542-0081
   Telephone:  06 6264 8840
   Telefax: 06 6264 8854
   Email: info.sgjp@vfshelpline.com
   
   
2. Travel Marketing & Assistance Inc. (Kansai Branch)
   Imon Kawaramachi Building 4F,
   4-5-9 Kawaramachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi,
   Osaka 541-0048
   Telephone: 06 6206 1552
   Telefax: 06 6206 1455
   Email: kansai-visa@tm-a.co.jp

Nagoya

With effect from 1st September 2012, the Submission of Application for Visa Electronically (SAVE) system was implemented for Chubu region.

Visa applications will be outsourced to authorised visa agents, who, on behalf of their applicants, will liaise with the Honorary Consulate-General’s Office in Nagoya for the submission and collection of visas. Applicants can submit their visa applications to any one of the following two authorised visa agents in Nagoya:

1. VFS Services Japan LLC (Nagoya Branch)
   Regus Nagoya, Hirokoji Garden Avenue 3F
   4-24-16 Meieki, Nakamura-ku
   Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002
   Telephone: 052 856 9533
   Telefax: 052 856 9501
   Email: info.sgjp@vfshelpline.com
   Working Hours: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm on weekdays (excluding Japanese public holidays)

    2.    Travel Marketing & Assistance Inc. (Chubu Branch)
           Orchid Building, 4^th Floor
           2-38-2 Meieki, Nakamura-ku
           Nagoya-shi, Aichi 450-0002
           Telephone: 052 583 1124
           Telefax: 052 583 1141
           Email: chubu-visa@tm-a.co.jp


Visa Applications

The processing fee payable for each visa application is Yen 1,880. The processing fee is non-refundable regardless of the application's outcome.
 
In addition, a service fee will be charged by the authorised visa agents for services rendered to visa applicants.
 
Visa applications by post will not be accepted.

Applicants can request a travel agent or a third person to apply for the visa on their behalf but a Letter of Proxy signed by the applicants authorising the proxies to submit the visa application must be submitted.

Documents

The Documents required for visa application are as follows:

1. Application form Form 14A with photo (3.5 x 3.5 cm).
   
   
2. Letter of Introduction (LOI). Please complete Form V39A.
   
   For Business Visit, a LOI is required for a visa application. The LOI may be issued by a local contact in Singapore. For visa applicants attending business negotiations / discussions in Singapore, the local contact must be a Singapore registered business entity.  The person acting on behalf of the business entity must be a Singapore Citizen / Singapore Permanent Resident who is at least 21 years old.  If a LOI from a Singapore local contact is not available, visa applicants may approach the Embassy to issue a LOI in support of their application.
   
   For Social Visit, the LOI may be issued by a local contact in Singapore. Any Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) who is at least 21 years old can act as a local contact. The LOI may also be issued by a Singapore company, tour agent or hotel in Singapore. If applicants are unable to furnish a LOI from a Singapore local contact, they may approach the Embassy to issue a LOI to support their visa applications. Alternatively, applicants may wish to submit a letter explaining their situation together with their visa application (Form 14A) for ICA's consideration.
   
   
3. Passport (Note: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry).
   
   
4. Photocopies of bio-data page, pages with visa endorsements and last 3 pages of Passport.
   
   
5. Confirmed Air Ticket (paper or e-Ticket) or Official Flight Itinerary issued by a travel agent / reservation desk / airline / established travel ticketing source.
   
   
6. Photocopies of air ticket or flight itinerary.
   

Additional information

For more information on visa matters, please visit the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority website.