Singapore is a pintsize powerhouse of a nation that occupies a small space in the South-east Asian region, down from Malaysia and only 137 Km away from the fictitious Equator. The lion city’s arrant contrast between tradition and modernization is highly astounding. One moment you’ll find yourself admiring the sacred temples and the next, you’ll be blown away by the city’s mammoth high-rises. On one hand it boasts of a world-class transportation system and on the other hand, it houses far-flung islands which are utterly unspoiled. Its almost like the country suffers from a split personality. Known as the playfield for businessmen and investors alike, the little red dot has also earned the title of “global trade hub”.
Singapore is affluent in tourist appeals. From trendy shopping arcades to architectural wonders to grand island resorts to wildlife safaris, there’s plenty to see and do. The nation is also home to the much-hyped Universal Studios where you can pump up your adrenaline by going on thrilling rides and be submerged in a world of cinema. Need more convincing? Singapore is a melting pot of various cuisines where you must try out lip-smacking dishes like chili crab, Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, and nasi lemak. Calling all foodies!
In case you plan to tour or stop off at Singapore, you’ll have to acquire a visa. Here are a few guidelines to help you with the visa application process
- In case you plan to tour or stop off at Singapore, you’ll have to acquire a visa. Here are a few guidelines to help you with the visa application process:
- The first step is to find out whether you need a visa to enter Singapore.
- It normally takes around 5-6 business days to process the visa so you must ideally apply at least a week prior to your travel date.
- It normally takes around 5-6 business days to process the visa so you must ideally apply at least a week prior to your travel date.
- Fill out Form 14A with proper details.
- Make sure you have all the mandatory documents including confirmed air tickets, bank statements of the last three months, two recent passport-size photographs of each applicant taken against a white background (showing your entire face), a valid passport, a cover letter, and an invitation letter from your sponsor (in case the purpose of visit is business).
- The next step is to submit the aforementioned documents, including Form 14 A, to your agent for further processing.
- You’ll be allotted a reference number to check your visa status online.
- Once your application has been approved, your paper-visa will be mailed to you on the address provided. Alternatively, you can log onto the ICA website and take a print-out of your eVisa.
- Currently, the tourist visa processing fee is priced at Rs. 1960. Your agent will charge you an additional service fee of Rs. 300 for applying on your behalf.
You can get in touch with one of Musafir’s travel experts who will aid in a smooth visa application process.
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