Singapore Visa for UAE Residents
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Do UAE Residents Need a Visa for Singapore?
Singapore Visa for UAE Residents With Indian Passports
Ordinary Indian passport holders in the UAE must obtain a visa to enter Singapore. Only visitors holding official and diplomatic Indian passports are exempted from this requirement.
Types of Singapore Visas Available for UAE Residents
Tourist Visa : This is a short-term visa issued to travelers who want to visit Singapore for tourism, sightseeing, or meeting family & friends. This is a single-entry visa and permits visitors to stay up to 30 days
Business Visa : Visitors traveling to Singapore for business negotiations, trade deals, official events, seminars, or conferences must obtain this visa. A business visa is also a single-entry visa that permits visitors to stay up to 30 days in the country
Singapore Visa Requirements for UAE Residents
A passport with a validity of at least 6 months
Visa application form 14A (signed and completed)
Recent passport-sized color photographs
A letter of introduction (form V39A) from a local contact in Singapore
Confirmed return flight tickets
Detailed travel itinerary with hotel booking
Bank statements or other documents as proof of funds to support your stay in Singapore
Any other documents as may be prescribed by the embassy
Simple Process to Apply for a Singapore Visa
A local contact or a strategic partner in Singapore can apply for you at the ICA e-Service platform
A visa agent authorized by the Singapore embassy in the UAE. The list of authorized agents is given below. (Please note that the Singapore embassy does not accept visa services from any other agency).
1) VFS (GCC) LLC
:
WAFI Mall, Level 2, Falcon, Phase 2, Umm Hurair 2, PO Box 114100, Dubai, UAE
Contact Number: +971 4 205 5880
Email ID:
Timings: Monday to Friday (9 am to 5 pm)
2) Uranus Travel & Tours LLC
: 1G/2B, Sultan Business Centre, PO Box 8611, Dubai, UAE
Contact Number:+971 4 335 5559
Email ID:
Timings: Monday to Saturday (9 am to 7 pm)
2) Omeir Travel Agency
: Omeir Tower, Sheikh Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Contact Number: +971 2 612 3656
Email ID:
How Much Does a Singapore Visa Cost? What is its Validity?
A tourist visa is valid for 2 months but allows you to stay for up to 30 days per entry
A business visa is valid for 30 days and allows you to stay for up to 30 days per entry
The cost of a Singapore tourist visa is AED 450. The same tourist visa along with a letter of invitation costs around AED 950.
Singapore Visa On Arrival for UAE Residents
UAE citizens are eligible to travel visa-free to Singapore and stay up to 30 days. Other UAE residents may be required to obtain a visa in advance based on their nationality. Currently, Singapore does not offer a visa-on-arrival facility to UAE residents.
Singapore e-Visa Application Process
Visit the official Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website. You can also visit the website of an authorized visa agent to fill out the e-visa application form
Upload scanned copies of the requisite documents such as your passport, photograph, bank statements, and travel itinerary
Pay the visa processing fee online using a credit or debit card. The visa processing may take up to 3 working days
The e-visa shall be delivered to your registered email in a PDF format. You can present a printout of the same along with your passport upon arrival in Singapore
How to Check the Singapore Visa Status Online?
Visit the official ICA website
Navigate to the ‘e-Services’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘Visa Application Status Inquiry’ option from the dropdown menu
Select the relevant visa type on the new page that opens
Enter your visa application number and your passport number accurately
Click ‘Submit’ to view the status of your visa application
Another option is to contact ICA at +65 6391 6100 and seek detailed information or updates on your visa status and related issues.
Frequently Asked Questions on the Singapore Visa for UAE Residents
Can I travel to Singapore with a UAE residence visa?
UAE residents can travel visa-free to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days. However, the visa-free facility may depend on your nationality. Citizens of the following countries require a visa to visit Singapore:
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
- Egypt
- Georgia
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mali
- Moldova
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- People’s Republic of China (PRC)
- Russia
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
- Yemen
How long does it take to get a Singapore visa for UAE residents?
It may take around 3 to 5 working days for UAE residents to get a Singapore visa. The visa applications will be considered on their own merits and some may take longer to process.
Is a Singapore visa on arrival available for UAE residents?
Singapore does not provide a visa on arrival for UAE residents. Travelers not eligible for visa-free entry to Singapore must apply for a visa in advance.
Which country is visa-free for Singapore?
Regular passport holders from about 159 countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, UAE, the UK, and the USA do not require a visa to visit Singapore (for short-term stays ranging between 30 to 90 days).
Is travel insurance mandatory for Singapore?
No. Travel insurance is not mandatory for Singapore. However, it is recommended that you have adequate insurance coverage to protect yourself against unforeseen events like medical emergencies, theft, etc. in a foreign country.
