Singapore visa types
Tourist Visa
A tourist visa is required for those who wish to visit Singapore for leisure or sightseeing purposes. This type of visa is usually valid for up to 90 days and can be obtained from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in Singapore. Depending on your nationality, you may be eligible for an electronic visa (eVisa) which can be applied for online Singapore eVisa.
If you are travelling with a group, you may also apply for a Group Tourist Visa which allows up to 10 people to enter Singapore together. The Group Tourist Visa is valid for 30 days and must be applied for at least two weeks before the intended date of travel.
Business Visa
A business visa is required if you are travelling to Singapore for business-related activities such as attending meetings, conferences or seminars. This type of visa is usually valid for up to 90 days and can be obtained from the ICA in Singapore. Depending on your nationality, you may be eligible for an electronic visa (eVisa) which can be applied for online Singapore eVisa.
If you are travelling with a group, you may also apply for a Group Business Visa which allows up to 10 people to enter Singapore together. The Group Business Visa is valid for 30 days and must be applied for at least two weeks before the intended date of travel.
Student Visa
A student visa is required if you are travelling to Singapore to pursue studies at an educational institution in the country. This type of visa is usually valid for up to 90 days and can be obtained from the ICA in Singapore. Depending on your nationality, you may be eligible for an electronic visa (eVisa) which can be applied for online Singapore eVisa.
If you are travelling with a group, you may also apply for a Group Student Visa which allows up to 10 people to enter Singapore together. The Group Student Visa is valid for 30 days and must be applied for at least two weeks before the intended date of travel.
Work Visa
A work visa, also known as an Employment Pass, is required if you are travelling to Singapore to take up employment in the country. This type of visa is usually valid for up to 90 days and can be obtained from the ICA in Singapore.
Depending on your nationality, you may be eligible for an electronic visa (eVisa) which can be applied for online Singapore eVisa. If you are travelling with a group, you may also apply for a Group Work Visa which allows up to 10 people to enter Singapore together. The Group Work Visa is valid for 30 days and must be applied for at least two weeks before the intended date of travel.