Passport Information :
U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, must have at least 6 months validity remaining from the date of entry into the country for which VISA has been requested for. If validity period is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee's apply).
U.S. citizens do not require visa to visit Singapore for business or for social visit purposes.
However, visitors must ensure that they meet the following entry requirements:-
- A valid U.S. passport with at least 6 months validity remaining
- Valid entry visa to the next destination
- Confirmed onward return air ticket;
- Sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore.
The period of stay permitted is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer upon arrival at the Singapore Changi Airport. It is normally between 14 to 30 days. Regardless of the length of stay granted, visitors may request for an extension of stay by applying in person at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority before the expiry of the visa granted.
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NON US CITIZENS
Singapore Tourist Visa
- Original passport and two photocopies of Passport (from Page 1 to passport validity date, including the US visa page)
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the last day of intended stay in Singapore
- Completed Visa Application Form (Form No. 14)
- One recent passport size photograph
- A letter of employment from the employer stating how long you have been employed, in what capacity and gross salary drawn monthly
- A copy of the Resident Alien Card( Green Card) or a valid visa back to the U.S. is required
- A photocopy of confirmed onward AIR-TICKET; Reservation itineraries from a travel agent and open tickets are not acceptable
- A valid visa to the next destination should be obtained (if applicable)
- If you are a homemaker, please provide an employment verification letter (dated within the last 3 months) from your spouse's current employer, a note from your spouse to indicate that he/she is submitting the document in support of your visa application AND a copy of your marriage certificate
- If you are a student in the USA, please provide a clear copy of pages 1 & 3 of your valid I-20 (page 3 is to be duly endorsed by your school representative) and a clear copy of your student's ID.
For Social Visit
- Completed Letter of Introduction ( Form V39A) from a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident; and
- Local contact's Singapore Identity Card (photocopy) and the following, where applicable:
- Official Birth certificate (photocopy) of the local contact IF the applicant is the parent of the local contact; OR
- Official Birth certificate (photocopy) of the applicant IF the applicant is the child of the local contact; OR
- Official Marriage certificate (photocopy) IF the applicant is the spouse of the local contact.
- If you are unable to provide form V39A, please explain in writing and attach a copy of your confirmed hotel reservation for the duration of your stay in Singapore together with your visa application.
Singapore Business Visa
- Original passport and two photocopies of Passport (from Page 1 to passport validity date, including the US visa page)
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the last day of intended stay in Singapore
- Completed Visa Application Form (Form No. 14)
- One recent passport type photograph
- A letter of employment from the employer stating how long you have been employed, in what capacity and gross salary drawn monthly
- A copy of the Resident Alien Card( Green Card) or a valid visa back to the U.S. is required
- Letter of invitation from the company in Singapore. Letter should be issued on the company's letterhead, indicating the purpose of your visit, duration of your stay and the name & contact information of the liaison person in Singapore
- A cover letter from your company in the U.S.A. stating the purpose and duration of the trip
- A photocopy of confirmed onward AIR-TICKET; Reservation itineraries from a travel agent and open tickets are not acceptable
- A valid visa to the next destination should be obtained (if applicable)
