🇸🇬 Singapore visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens need an e-visa for Singapore, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for India passport holders
Before traveling to Singapore, Indian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Singapore government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Singapore immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Indian passport ranks #146 worldwide, opening 58 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Singapore is not among them — it is one of the 93 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Singaporean citizens traveling to India face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across South-Eastern Asia as a whole, 7 of 11 destinations are open to Indian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Singapore
- Capital
- Singapore
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Currency
- Singapore dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Chinese, Malay
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Singapore?
Indian citizens need an e-visa for Singapore, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Indian citizens apply online for entry to Singapore?
Yes. Singapore offers an online e-visa for India passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Singapore?
The currency in Singapore is the Singapore dollar ($). The capital city is Singapore.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Indian citizens traveling to Singapore. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Singapore embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.