Singapore

Visitors from the majority of countries can can enter Singapore without a visa for a period between 2 weeks and 3 months. Currently, over 30 nationalities are required to obtain a visa in advance. Citizens from Assessment Level I countries (mostly Arab countries, plus Iran, Pakistan and Bangladesh) can apply for an electronic visa online. Citizens from assessment Level II countries (Russia, many former Soviet states, China, India and Burma) have to apply for a visa at an embassy. For visa free countries entry permit duration (in most cases either 14 or 30 days) depends on nationality and entry point.



Passport

 * Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond date of departure from Singapore is required by all nationalities.

Visa requirements

 * Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Singapore:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh,Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Myanmar, People's Republic of China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen.


 * In addition, visitors holding Documents of Identity from Hong Kong, Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permits, Palestinian Authority Passports, Refugee Travel Documents issued by the Middle Eastern countries and Temporary Passports issued by the United Arab Emirates will also require a visa to enter Singapore.


 * To apply for visas please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate of Singapore. Visa Application Forms can also be found at http://app.ica.gov.sg/

Ghanaian passport holders are not required to obtain a visa to enter Singapore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and NEPAD has announced. A statement by the Ministry said Ghanaian travelers must, however, meet basic entry requirements which include a passport with six months validity and have proof of sufficient funds to last the intended period of stay in Singapore. Other requirements are confirmation of on onward/return tickets and yellow fever vaccination certificate, it said. Source: GNA.

Types of visa and cost

 * Business Visa - persons attending business negotiations, discussions, conferences, seminars, etc.
 * Social Visit Pass/Student Pass (Singapore Travel Visa, Singapore Tourist Visa): Maximum of 3 months. Professional Visit Pass: Up to 6 months. Visitors on a Social Visit Pass are not permitted to work in Singapore.

Useful tips

 * It is possible to extend your visa for up to three months, at the discretion of the Singapore Immigration and Registration Department.

Singapore Embassies and/or Consulates

 * Australia

High Commission of Singapore in Canberra, Australia 17 Forster Crescent Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia City: Canberra Phone: +61-2 6273-3944 Fax: +61-2 6273-9823 Web Site: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/canberra Email: mailto:sydney@iesingapore.gov.sg Office Hours: Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 5.00pm


 * China

Embassy of Singapore in Beijing, China No. 1 Xiu Shui Bei Jie Jian Guo Men Wai Chaoyang District Beijing 100600 China City: Beijing Phone: +(86)(10)6532 1115 Fax: +(86)(10)6532 9405 Web Site: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/beijing Email: mailto:sgp@public3.bta.net.cn Office Hours: Mondays - Fridays 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon 1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.


 * United Kingdom

High Commission of Singapore in London, United Kingdom 9 Wilton Crescent Belgravia London SW1X 8SP City: London Phone: 44-(20) 7235-8315 Fax: 44-(20) 7245-6583 Web Site: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/london Email: mailto:Info@singaporehc.org.uk Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm.


 * United States

Embassy of Singapore in Washington, United States of America 3501 International Place, NW Washington DC 20008 United States of America City: Washington Phone: 001-1-(202) 537-3100 Fax: 001-1-(202) 537-0876 Web Site: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/washington/ Email: mailto:singemb.dc@verizon.net Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9.00 am - 1.00 pm; 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm

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