Assessment Level 1 Countries

Submission of visa application may be done online, in person or by mail.  Please submit the visa application within 30 days prior to arrival in Singapore.

All applications submitted in person to the Embassy will only be accepted between 9.00am to 1.00pm on weekdays on an appointment-only basis.  The Embassy will not accept any applications without an appointment.

Online Application

You may submit your visa application via Submission of Application for Visa Electronically (SAVE) through a local contact with a SingPass account.

Applying at the Singapore Embassy in Washington, D.C. in person or by mail 

Eligibility:

• Democratic People's Republic of Korea
• Georgia†
• India*
• People’s Republic of China†
• Commonwealth of Independent States†:
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Belarus
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgystan
• Moldova
• Russia
• Tajikistan
• Turkmenistan
• Ukraine^
• Uzbekistan
• Holders of:
• Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Document of Identity)
• Macao Special Administration Region (Travel Permit)

* Holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service passports are exempted from visa requirements.
† Holders of Diplomatic, Official, Service and Public Affairs passports are exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days.
^ Holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service passports are exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 90 days.

Documents required:

• Completed Form 14A
  
• One recent passport-sized colour photograph which meets the following requirements:
• Image must be taken within the last 3 months
• Photograph should be in colour, must be taken against a white background with a matt or semi-matt finish
• Image must show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide the facial features)
• Please provide a day time contact number, email address and state the type of visa required – single, double or multiple journeys.
• One clear photocopy of the applicant's passport bio-data page. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the last day of intended stay in Singapore.
• A copy of air ticket and hotel reservations. Detailed proposed itineraries (flight and hotel) will also be accepted.
• A valid visa to the next destination should be obtained (if applicable). If you are returning to USA after visiting Singapore, please submit a clear copy of a valid US Resident Alien/PR/Green Card or US visa or relevant documentary proof confirming your returnability, eg. INS Parole Paper, etc.
• Additional supporting documents (e.g. Form V39A (Letter of Introduction (LOI) for Visa Application) https://www.ica.gov.sg/docs/default-source/ica/forms/application-for-visa-letter-of-introduction-v39a.pdf) may be required on a case-by-case basis.

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Processing Fee:

The processing fee is US$22.00 per visa application. The fee collected is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application or if you withdraw the application after submission.

All fees are subject to change without notice. 

Notes:

1. Visas issued are for Social / Business Visits only.
2. The processing of visa applications would take approximately 3 to 5 business days from the date of receipt of complete applications though some may take longer. Applicants should therefore give allowance for processing and possible postal delays before their intended departure. The processing time required is independent of the mode of application (i.e. either by post or in person). There is no facility of expediting service. Depending on the documents produced, local sponsors (i.e. Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents) and security bond may be required.
3. Incomplete forms/documents may result in the application being rejected or delayed.
4. The permitted duration of stay is determined at the discretion of the Immigration Officer upon arrival at the Singapore Immigration Checkpoints. Regardless of the length of stay granted, visitors may apply for extensions of stay in person at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority before the expiration of the entry permit. The address of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority is as follows:
   10 Kallang Road
   Singapore 208718
   Tel: (65) 6391-6100 Fax: (65) 6298-0837
   http://www.ica.gov.sg
   

Additional Notes if Applying Through

1.     SINGAPORE EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON DC

3501 International Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
All applications submitted in person to the Singapore Embassy in Washington DC will only be accepted between 9.00am to 1.00pm on weekdays on an appointment-only basis.

  a. Please issue a cashier’s cheque or money order in US currency made payable to the "Singapore Embassy". Personal/corporate checks are not accepted.

  b. Payment by exact cash if applying in person. Do not send cash through the mail.

2.     SINGAPORE CONSULATE-GENERAL IN SAN FRANCISO

      With effect from 3 August 2018, the Singapore Consulate-General in San Francisco has ceased to accept visa applications.  Visa applications can be submitted to the following Authorised Visa Agent at:

            VFS Services USA

            Singapore Visa Application Centre

            315 Montgomery Street, Floor 10

            San Francisco, CA 94104

            Website:           http://www.vfsglobal.com/singapore/usa

            Email:               info.singaporeusa@vfshelpline.com

            Telephone:       +1 (628) 999 1859

            Working Hours: Monday to Friday (except public holidays)

                                     9.00am to 12.00pm (Visa applications submissions)

                                     3.00pm to 4.00pm (Collections)

To apply for a visa, you may either submit the application to VFS in person OR by post.  Please refer to "Step 2 - How to Apply" on the VFS website.  Please email info.singaporeusa@vfshelpline.com if you have any queries.

3.     SINGAPORE CONSULATE IN NEW YORK

318 East 48th Street, New York, NY10017
Hours: 9.00am - 1.00pm, Mondays to Fridays
www.mfa.gov.sg/newyork-consul

  a.     Please issue a cashier’s cheque or money order in US currency made payable to "The Consulate of Singapore". Personal/corporate checks are not accepted.

b.     To facilitate the return of your documents by post, please provide a self-addressed and stamped US Postal Service (USPS) Express Mail envelope. Federal Express, DHL, UPS, Airborne, Certified mail, etc. are not acceptable.

4.     SINGAPORE CONSULATE-GENERAL IN MIAMI
1515 Sunset Drive, Suite 44, Coral Gables, FL 33143
Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm, Mondays to Fridays

a.     As approval is processed from Singapore’s end, the processing time may take slightly longer at this Consulate. For very urgent cases, please submit your application to the Singapore Embassy, the Consulate-General in San Francisco or the Consulate in New York.

b.     Please issue a cashier’s cheque or money order in US currency made payable to the "The Consulate of Singapore". Personal/corporate checks are not accepted.

c.     To facilitate the return of your documents by post, please provide a self-addressed and stamped US Postal Service (USPS) Express Mail Flat Rate envelope OR a self-addressed prepaid envelope from a courier service of your choice. For the latter, please make sure that pick-up service from the Consulate is available.
 

The Government of the Republic of Singapore is not responsible for any document lost in the mail or transmitted through courier services.