Obtaining a Singapore Visa Extension
However, the extension of your stay in Singapore should not be more than 89 days from the date you entered the country.
You are also required to fulfil the conditions enumerated below to be eligible to apply for an extension of your Singapore Visit Pass or Visitor Visa.
- You should not have already obtained an extension on the current trip.
- The current Singapore Visa is valid for at least three more working days.
- You should not return to Singapore within 5 days from the departure date of the present trip.
- You should submit an acknowledgement saying that you will not seek any further extension.
You are required to pay a fee and submit certain documents while applying for an extension. Depending on your case, a security deposit may also have to be paid.
$40 is the fee to be paid per extension of your Singapore Visa.
What are the Singapore Visa photo guidelines?
These are enumerated below.
- Photographs should be clear and in focus.
- Without the borders, photographs should be 35mm wide and 45mm high.
- It should be taken against a plain white background.
- The picture should have even exposure and no shadows.
- The hair of the applicant must not cover the eyes or the eyebrows.
- The full face of the applicant must be visible with upper shoulders.
- Refrain from wearing any headgear and plain white clothes. (This is only permissible per religious or racial customs)
- The frame of the spectacles of the applicant must not cover any parts of the eyes.
- The lens of the spectacles should not be glaring or reflecting light.
- Photographs should be in the JPEG image file format.
- The image size should be 400X514 pixels.
- The file size should not be more than 60KB.
Important Aspects of Your Singapore Visa Application
- Incomplete forms and/or documents submitted with the visa application form may delay the process or get rejected.
- All visa applications, including duration, are considered on its own merits and subject to approval.
- Possessing Singapore Visa does not guarantee entry into the country. Entry is determined by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry.
- All visitors should hold a valid passport and sufficient funds for their stay in Singapore. They should also have a confirmed onward/return air ticket where applicable.
- The validity of a Singapore Visa refers to the period from when the holder seeks entry into the country. The duration of stay is however determined by ICA officers stationed at the respective entry checkpoints.
- The Singapore Visa is a pre-entry permission for the holder to travel to and seek entry into the country. It is neither an immigration pass. Grant of an immigration pass is determined by ICA officers at the point of entry.
- The granted period of stay in Singapore is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on your passport. It is not tied to the validity of your Singapore Visa.
What are the Types of Singapore Visas?
- Tourist Visa: This visa is issued in the form of ETA to people wanting to visit Singapore for tourism. It can be obtained before or on arrival in Singapore.
- Business Visa: The Business Visa is also known as a Work Visa. It is given to people seeking employment or wanting to start a business in Singapore. This visa is commonly known as an Employment or Entrepreneur Pass in Singapore.
- Student Visa: Commonly known as a Student’s Pass, the Student Visa is required if you are looking forward to studying in Singapore.
What is Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)?
What are the Conditions Applicable for VFTF?
- Transit travellers satisfying the criteria for VFTF should meet the prevailing entry requirements before entering Singapore. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry will assess and determine entry.
- Any extension of stay in Singapore for transit travellers under the VFTF is strictly not permitted.
Indian National Transit Travellers
Indian nationals in transit to or from any third country through Singapore are eligible for the 96-hour VFTF.
However, this is subject to meeting the following requirements.
- Irrespective of the mode of transport you have used to enter Singapore, you should only depart via air or sea.
- Transit travellers should also have a valid onward air/ferry/cruise ticket departing Singapore within 96 hours.
- With a validity of at least 1 month from the date of entry into Singapore under VFTF, transit travellers must have a valid visa or long-term pass issued by any of the countries listed in the table below.
List of Countries for VFTF
Australia | Canada | Germany |
Japan | New Zealand | Switzerland |
United Kingdom | United States of America |
Source: https://www.mfa.gov.sg/
Visas are considered valid only as long as they are good for entry into any of the 8 listed countries above.