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Extension of stay in Singapore

We offer a procurement service for an online extension of stay in Singapore for an additional 30 days.

Entering Singapore grants you a Visit Pass with a set validity period. In most cases, you are given 30 days, after which you must leave the country. You can extend your stay for another 30 days by applying to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority before your current pass expires. This extension is a one-time offer and applies only to short-term Visit Passes.

An approved extension of stay is emailed to the applicant in a PDF format.

• Requirements
• Who can apply
• Fees & Processing time
• Application

Extension of stay requirements

To apply for an extension of stay in Singapore, you will need to:

Complete an online extension of stay form and attach a scanned copy of your passport and a electronic arrival card .

Pay for the application on the next page. Alternatively, return to completing the form for the next applicant and then pay for everybody in one go.

As soon as we’ve checked your application(s), we will email to confirm receipt of the documents and your payment. However, please note that processing only begins once full payment is received.

Within 1 to 2 days, you will receive an outcome of the Immigration Authority’s decision via email.

Who can apply for an extension of stay

You can apply for an extension of stay if you fulfil all of the following conditions:

• You wish to extend your stay up to 30 days from date of entry to Singapore.
• Your Visit Pass (a date on the electronic arrival card ) has a remaining validity of at least 5 working days from the date of submission (working days are from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays). It is preferable that you send the document on 15-20th day of your stay in Singapore.
• You will not be returning to Singapore within 5 days from the departure date of your current trip.

Fees and processing time

The fee is 85 SGD and it takes 1-2 working days to be processed. Payment must be made when submitting the documents.

• Overstaying is an Immigration offence. If you overstay, you may be subject to a composition fine or prosecution in Court. Holders of a Visit Pass are not permitted to engage in any form of employment, business or occupation without a valid work pass issued under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A).

Extension of stay in Singapore application

• Unfortunately, nationals of the following countries will not be able to apply for the online extension of stay: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. An application in such a case will need to be made in person ICA Building.

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PERSONAL DATA:

Full name  * (as in the passport)

Arrival card number:  *

Date of birth  *

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Purpose of visit  * —Please choose an option— Family visit Social visitor Seeking medical treatment Solemnization of marriage

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Province/state of birth  * —Please choose an option— JOHORE KEDAH KELANTAN MALACCA NEGRI SEMBILAN PAHANG PENANG PERAK PERLIS SABAH SARAWAK SELANGOR TRENGGANU

PASSPORT PARTICULARS:

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Have you ever been convicted in a court of law in any country, including Singapore?  * Yes No

Have you ever been prohibited from entering Singapore?  * Yes No

Have you ever entered Singapore using a different passport or name?  * Yes No

If any of the answer is 'YES', please provide details below:

ATTACHMENTS:

The maximum size of the uploaded files should not exceed 5 Mb. The following types of documents are allowed for uploading: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIF, DOC, PDF

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Additional information

I have checked the eligibility requirements before applying. If a refund is initiated due to submitting the application not conforming to the eligibility or due to changing my mind after submission, a cancellation charge of 20 SGD will apply  *

I accept terms and conditions of the site . Kindly note that the extension application’s approval, rejection, and duration is considered on its own merits and is at the discretion of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority; unfortunately, the money is not refunded if the application has been rejected. I will not demand a refund in case of rejection or an incorrectly submitted application.  *

I accept the Data Protection Notice .  *

Sending can take up to a few moments depending on the size of the attachments and your internet speed.

Payment for an extension of stay in Singapore

Please, use your credit card or the online payment system PayPal to pay for the extension of stay in Singapore or return to completing a form for the next applicant . These payment methods are safe both for us as a merchant and for you as a buyer, and at the same time, the payment is wired instantly.

Select your preferred method of payment:

Stripe allows you to make a payment with the majority of debit and credit cards or online wallets without the need to register.

• Select the payment link
• In the corresponding dropdown on the top, select the number of applications you are paying for
• You will be forwarded to the secure payment page. Here you will be able to pay for your order with a credit card
• If when making a payment, you are specifying an email address different to the one used in the submitted application, please, let us know who you are paying for by sending a separate email so that we could match the submitted application with the payment made and start the application process.
• Please note: An additional 5% will be added to the total amount as this is what we are being charged by the banks for transactions.

PayPal allows you to make a payment with the majority of debit and credit cards using their account or using a credit card as a guest without creating an account.

• In the corresponding dropdown, select the number of applications
• Press on the Pay Now button. If paying for more than one application, you will be able to enter the number of applications you are paying for on the next page
• Unfortunately, nationals of the following countries will not be able to apply for the online extension of stay: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen. An application in such a case will need to be made in person in the ICA Building.
• It should be noted that approval of the extension of stay is not guaranteed and refusals are not so rare. In case of refusal, an applicant may make an appeal to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority to review their rejected application when there is new supporting information or if there are exceptional circumstances that may support their case. An appeal must be made in person. In such instances, the applicant and local sponsor will be required to come in person to the Visitor Services Centre, ICA Building, with supporting documents (if applicable) for consideration. The local sponsor must be either a Citizen of Singapore or a Singapore Permanent Resident who is at least 21 years old and has a SingPass account.

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• When do I need to submit my visa application?
• Does the validity period of visa includes the date of expiry?
• Can the validity period of visa be amended?
• Do I need to apply for a new visa if the visa validity period ends before my return date?
• How can I extend my Visa?
• How to check visa validity?
• Where can I download my e-Visa?
• What if I do not have the visa application reference number?
• What is the validity period of a Singapore Visa?
• Do I need a visa if I just want to transit in Singapore?
• How do I transfer my valid visa issued on my old travel document to the new one?
• What is the difference between Multiple and Single Journey Visa?
• What is the difference between visa and visit pass?
• How do I appeal against my visa rejection?
• I want to know the reason for my visa rejection.

1. When do I need to submit my visa application? Answer: You are advised to apply for an entry visa within 30 days prior to arrival in Singapore. It is recommended to submit an application at least one week before a trip during the non-peak season and two to four weeks before a trip during the peak season (i.e. March to May).

2. Does the validity period of visa includes the date of expiry? Answer: The visa validity period is inclusive of the date of expiry.

3. Can the validity period of visa be amended? Answer: The visa validity period cannot be amended once the visa has been issued. You may wish to approach an Authorised Visa Agent to submit a new application.

4. Do I need to apply for a new visa if the visa validity period ends before my return date? Answer: There is no need to apply for a new visa as long as your travel date to Singapore is within the visa validity period.

5. How can I extend my Visa? Answer: There is strictly no extension of visa validity or change of visa type. You can submit a fresh application upon the expiry or upon utilisation of your current visa. However, please note that each visa application is assessed on its own merits.

6. How to check visa validity? Answer: The visa validity is printed on the visa.

7. Where can I download my e-Visa? Answer: You can retrieve your e-visa via the status enquiry with the visa application reference number and travel document number.

8. What if I do not have the visa application reference number? Answer: Visa application reference number is generated on the acknowledge page when a visa is successfully submitted. You may wish to contact the Authorised Visa Agent in which you had submitted the application to for the retrieval of visa application reference number.

9. What is the validity period of a Singapore Visa? Answer: Every application for a visa, including the duration of the visa granted, will be considered on its own merits and subject to approval. Applicants who are applying for the visa online are advised to submit the application about 30 days prior to the intended arrival into Singapore so that the visa validity will be sufficient for the visit.

10. Do I need a visa if I just want to transit in Singapore? Answer: Passengers who have arrived at Singapore Changi Airport and have been issued with their onward boarding passes for connecting flights out of Changi Airport may remain within the Changi Airport transit area until time for flight departure. Passengers who are able to obtain their onward boarding passes from any of the Transfer Lounges within the transit area can also remain in the transit area. All other passengers should exit the transit area as soon as possible. We wish to further highlight that most passengers who are arriving on a Low Cost Carrier (LCC) or connecting to a LCC are required to seek immigration clearance and obtain their onward boarding passes in the respective Departure Check-in Hall. Foreigners who seek immigration clearance will have to satisfy the prevailing entry requirements, which include possessing an entry visa, where applicable. All passengers are strongly advised to liaise with the relevant airlines before embarking on their journeys. For more information on flights connection and transit facilities/services, please visit the Changi Airport Group's website.

11. How do I transfer my valid visa issued on my old travel document to the new one? Answer: You can transfer your valid visa on your old travel document to the new one which you are intending to travel to Singapore with. You may approach one of the Authorised Visa Agents for assistance. Basic supporting documents required from you are:

• Your old and new travel document (original and copy)
• Printout of the valid visa
• Form 14A duly completed and signed
• Your recent passport-sized colour photograph taken within the last three months. Please see Photo Guidelines for information on photo requirements.

12. What is the difference between Multiple and Single Journey Visa? Answer: If you have been issued with a single journey visa, it only allows you to use the visa once. If you possess a Multiple Journey Visa, there is no limit on the number of times that you can use the visa so long it is within the validity period. Please note that possessing a valid visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore. Visitors have to satisfy the basic entry requirements before they can be considered for entry into Singapore.

13. What is the difference between visa and visit pass? Answer: Visitors must note that Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore. Possessing a valid visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore. Visitors who are eligible for entry will be issued with visit passes upon arrival. These visit passes determine the number of days that visitors are allowed to stay in Singapore and it is not tied to the validity of your visa.

14. How do I appeal against my visa rejection? Answer: You are able to submit the appeal within one month from the date of the visa rejection. Applicant can submit an appeal through the Authorised Visa Agent in which the application was submitted to. Please note that the processing time for appeal is generally 14 working days depending on its complexity. Each appeal is assessed and considered on its own merits.

15. I want to know the reason for my visa rejection. Answer: ICA do not disclose the reason of rejection due to confidentiality of information. We seek your understanding on this matter.

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Can Singapore Tourist Visa Be Extended?

Goh Jun Cheng

October 11, 2023

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Overview of Singapore Visas

Singapore issues several types of visas for visitors, including tourist visas , social visit passes, and transit visas. The most common visa for leisure travel is the tourist visa.

Tourist Visa

The Singapore tourist visa allows foreign nationals to enter Singapore for up to 30 days for leisure travel purposes. Some key facts about the tourist visa:

• Issued as either a single-entry or multiple-entry visa
• Valid for up to 30 days from the date of entry
• Extendable up to 90 days total stay

Social Visit Pass

The social visit pass is very similar to a tourist visa, but is issued upon arrival for citizens of certain countries. It also allows up to 30 days initial stay.

Transit Visa

The transit visa allows passing through Singapore en route to another country. It is valid for up to 96 hours.

Extending the Tourist Visa

The standard Singapore tourist visa allows up to 30 days stay from the date of entry. However, it is possible to apply to extend the visa up to 90 days total stay.

Eligibility for Extension

To be eligible for a tourist visa extension in Singapore, you must:

• Have a valid tourist visa
• Have already been in Singapore for at least 30 days
• Be able to provide proof of funds and onward travel arrangements
• Pay the extension fee
• Have not exceeded 90 days stay in Singapore this year

Some nationalities may have additional requirements.

How to Apply for Extension

To extend a tourist visa , you must submit an application in person at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) office. Here are the steps:

• Download the tourist visa extension form from the ICA website
• Complete the form with your personal details
• Proof of funds (bank statements)
• Confirmed onward or return ticket
• Any other required documents
• Go to the ICA office during operating hours
• Submit the completed form, passport, and supporting documents
• Pay the extension fee (typically $30-60 SGD)
• Wait for passport to be returned with new visa sticker reflecting extended validity

Extensions are usually processed while you wait at the ICA office. Total processing time is 30-60 minutes typically.

Length of Extension

When applying for a tourist visa extension, you can request an extension of up to 60 additional days. For example, if you entered Singapore on a 30-day tourist visa and have already been there for 30 days, you could apply to extend your stay for up to 60 more days.

The maximum combined length of stay allowed on a tourist visa is 90 days within a 6 month period. So you cannot extend longer than that.

The Singapore tourist visa can indeed be extended beyond the initial 30 days up to a total stay of 90 days. You must apply in person at the ICA office and meet the eligibility criteria. With the extension, you can prolong your time visiting amazing Singapore.

Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority – https://www.ica.gov.sg

Goh Jun Cheng is the chief staff writer for SingaporeAirport.com. Jun Cheng graduated with a degree in journalism from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

He has over 5 years of experience writing about aviation, tourism, and lifestyle topics relevant to locals and visitors in Singapore. His articles provide insights into the rich culture, cuisine, and attractions of Singapore. Jun Cheng is an avid traveler who has visited over 15 countries.

When he is not writing or traveling, he enjoys photography, trying new foods, and hiking. As a longtime Singapore resident, Jun Cheng is passionate about sharing hidden gems and perspectives about his home country.

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Singapore Tourist Visa (e-Visa): Requirements and Application Process

Published: April 23, 2024

A Singapore tourist visa (e-Visa) is required for nationals of 35 countries traveling to Singapore as tourists. 

Even though it’s an e-Visa, you cannot apply for it on your own. You need a Singapore local contact or an authorized visa agent to apply for the e-Visa on your behalf. 

Quick summary:

• Who requires it: Nationals of 35 countries
• Validity: 30 days to 2 years, single or multiple-entry
• Allowed stay: 30 days
• Processing time: 3 working days
• Fee: 30 SGD
• Extensions: Once for 30 days

If you haven’t already, read the Singapore Visa Guide for information on various visa options for tourists, their eligibility and requirements.

Table of Contents

Understanding singapore tourist visa (e-visa).

Tourist visa validity

Singapore tourist visa is valid from 30 days to 2 years. The validity of your tourist visa is decided on a case-by-case basis and nationality. The most common validity granted is 3 months. The exact validity will be written on the e-Visa after it’s issued.

Duration of stay

The allowed duration of stay in Singapore is 30 days. Your stay inside Singapore cannot exceed 30 days at a time. 

If you need to stay longer and hold a multiple-entry visa, you can leave and reenter to receive an additional 30-day stay. You can also apply for a 30-day extension from within the country

Allowed number of entries

Singapore tourist visas are usually multiple-entry. But single-entry visas are also issued to certain nationalities such as Bangladesh.

Allowed ports of entry

You can enter Singapore from Changi international airport or any seaport or via land border crossing using the tourist visa. There are no restrictions on where you can enter from.

When to apply

You must apply for your tourist visa within 30 days before arrival in Singapore. The processing time is 3 business days. To summarize:

• Latest: 1 week before traveling
• Earliest: 30 days before traveling

Tourist visa extension

Tourist visa validity cannot be extended but you can extend your allowed stay for additional 30 days once. 

You must apply online on the eServices portal no more than 14 days before the last day of your allowed duration of stay in Singapore.

You require a local sponsor to submit your extension application if you hold a passport from one of the Assessment Level II countries.

Visa extension fee is 30 SGD, are processed within 3 business days and are not guaranteed.

Singapore Tourist Visa (e-Visa) Requirements

Tourist visa eligibility

The countries eligible for the tourist visa are divided into 2 tiers – Assessment Level I and Assessment Level II.

The difference is in the required documents. Chiefly, Level II countries must also submit a Letter of Introduction for Visa Application (LOI).

Assessment Level I Countries

• North Korea
• Turkmenistan

Assessment Level II Countries

• Afghanistan
• South Sudan

Documents required

The following documents are required for the tourist visa.

• Passport valid for at least 6 months on the day of arrival in Singapore
• Photocopy of passport biodata page
• Completed and signed Form 14A
• One passport-size photo (digital photo if using a local contact to apply)

In addition, only Level II countries need to submit this:

• Completed Form V39A (also called a Letter of Introduction for Visa Application or LOI), issued by a local contact in Singapore.

The LOI must be issued by a local contact in Singapore. The local contact must meet the following requirements. 

• Must be a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a Singpass account

If you don’t know anybody in Singapore who could help you with that, you can instead use an authorized visa agent to assist you with the Letter of Introduction.

Photo requirements

The photo must meet the following requirements.

• Must be taken within the last 3 months
• Must be in color against a plane white background
• Equal brightness, clear, sharp, and not pixelated
• Neutral facial expression with a closed mouth
• Fully visible shoulders and hair
• Any head covering must be dark in color against a white background
• Glasses are permitted as long as the lenses are untinted
• Fully visible eyes and no red eye
• No digital alterations

The digital photo file must meet the following requirements.

• Dimensions of the photo must be 400px x 514px
• Photo size must be of maximum 60KB
• Photo format must be JPG or JPEG

Tourist visa fee

The tourist visa fee is 30 SGD (~22 USD) and is payable online. If using an authorized agent to apply for your visa, you may have to pay the fee in cash in local currency. 

Processing time

The standard processing time for the tourist visa is 3 business days excluding the day of submission.

Tourist Visa (e-Visa) Application Process

You cannot apply for the Singapore tourist visa (e-Visa) on your own. You must apply using a Singapore local contact or an authorized visa agent.

Most Singapore overseas missions do not accept tourist visa applications. They will ask you to use a local contact or an authorized agent. 

But there are still a handful of Singapore embassies in the world that are still accepting tourist visa applications. 

In summary, there are 3 ways to apply for Singapore tourist visa.

• Apply using a local contact
• Apply using an authorized visa agent
• Apply at a Singapore Overseas Mission

Let’s look at each of these options in detail.

1. Apply for tourist visa using a local contact

You must know someone in Singapore who can act as your local contact to apply for the tourist visa on your behalf. 

This local contact in Singapore must have a “Singpass” account. Only Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents have Singpass accounts. 

Send the following information and documents to your local contact.

• A copy of your passport ID page 
• A digital passport-size photo
• Your email address, phone number
• Your current occupation, highest educational degree and annual income (in SGD)
• Your date of arrival, intended stay, and country of departure

Have your local contact follow the below steps to apply for your e-Visa.

Step 1 : Navigate to the Submission of Application for Visa Electronically (SAVE) portal.

Step 2 : Select “Apply for Entry Visa as a Local Contact (Individual Users)”. You will be redirected to the Singpass website to log in.

Step 3 : Click on “Create a New Application”.

Step 4 : Sequentially fill in the applicant’s details, travel information, and local contact details, upload a photo, and confirm.

Step 5 : Pay the visa fee of 30 SGD from the “MyCard Payment Summary” page. Download the invoice.

Step 6 : Print or screenshot the acknowledgment page and send it to the applicant. This acknowledgment page has the “Visa Application Reference Number” which is required to track or download the e-Visa. 

If your email was used during the application process, you will also receive an acknowledgment email with the “Visa Application Reference Number”. 

If your local contact used their email, they can forward the acknowledgment email to you so you can make a note of the “Visa Application Reference Number” and track the status of your e-Visa. 

The processing of the e-Visa takes 3-5 working days. You can track the application status and download your approved e-Visa. 

Instructions to track the status and download the approved e-Visa are in the sections below. 

2. Apply for tourist visa using an authorized visa agent

The Singapore embassies that do not accept tourist visa applications usually post a list of authorized visa agents on their websites. 

Find the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission in your country and check their website for the list of authorized visa agents.

Go to the authorized visa agent’s office and submit the following documents.

• Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of your entry into Singapore
• Photocopy of your passport biodata page
• One passport-size photo affixed on the form
• Round-trip flight tickets
• Hotel bookings
• Completed Form V39A LOI (if applicable)
• Visa fee and service fee in local currency

Authorized agents do not keep your original passport with them. Presenting the original passport at the time of application submission is only for verification purposes.

Authorized agents have access to the SAVE portal and they will apply for your visa on your behalf. They will send you the “Visa Application Reference Number” to track and download your approved e-Visa.

Instructions to track the status and download the approved e-Visa are in the sections below.

3. Apply for tourist visa at Singapore overseas mission

Check with your nearest Singapore overseas mission if they accept tourist visa applications. If they do, find out whether you need an appointment or you can just walk in.

Submit the following documents to the Singapore embassy.

• Visa fee in local currency

The embassy will not keep your original passport. Presenting the original passport is only for verification purposes.

You will receive an email from the embassy with the “Visa Application Reference Number” to track and download your approved e-Visa.

How to track tourist visa (e-Visa) status

Even though you had to use a local contact or visa agent to apply, you can track status and download the e-Visa yourself. Follow the below steps to track your e-Visa status.

• Navigate to the Singapore SAVE portal  
• Click on “Enquire Application Status”
• Enter your Visa Application Reference Number, and passport number and click on the “Next” button
• On the next page, you will see your current e-Visa status.

If your visa application is still in process, the status will be “Visa Application in Pending”. If approved, it will be “Your Application is Approved”.

How to download an approved tourist visa (e-Visa)

Follow the above steps to track your e-Visa status. If the visa has been successfully issued, you will see “Your Application is Approved” with your approved visa details. 

Click the “Print e-Visa” button to download your e-Visa as a PDF file. 

Print this e-Visa on an A4 or letter-size sheet and present it with your passport at immigration in Singapore. 

How to contact tourist visa customer service

If you or your local contact have questions, use the following options to contact ICA customer service.

Webpage: Check the User Manual for questions on filling out the visa application  Email: [email protected]

Entry Procedure at the Border

Make sure to print your e-Visa before your trip to Singapore. If you are eligible to use automated immigration lanes, you may not need a print. But the airline might want to see a print of your e-Visa.

Submit SG Arrival Card (SGAC)

Submit your SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online within 3 days before arrival in Singapore. You can submit SGAC on the official SG Arrival Card e-Service portal or MyICA Mobile App ( App Store download and Google Play download ).

Use automated immigration lanes

Passport holders from 60 countries are eligible to use automated lanes at Changi airport and land borders. If you are not eligible to use automated lanes, you may pass through manned immigration desks.

You may be asked to present your e-Visa print. You may also be asked to produce proof of onward travel and proof of sufficient cash to ensure that you do not overstay your visa.

Receive Electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass)

Singapore does not stamp passports on entry or exit. After clearing the immigration, an Electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) is issued and sent to your email which you have mentioned in your SG Arrival Card. 

You can also retrieve your e-Pass on the ICA website using your Disembarkation/Embarkation number (DE No.) or passport information. 

You can find your DE No. in your SG Arrival Card (SGAC) acknowledgment email, PDF or mobile app.

The e-Pass contains the following details:

• Disembarkation/Embarkation number (DE No.)
• Date and time of issuance of visit pass
• Number of days of stay granted
• Last day of stay allowed in Singapore

The e-Pass will also mention whether you are eligible to use the automated lanes for your departure and any subsequent trips to Singapore. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do i need to print the singapore e-visa.

Yes. You must print the Singapore e-Visa. Singaporean authorities may have the e-Visa on file already, but you are still asked to present if you’re not using the automated immigration lanes. Also, the airline staff might want to see the e-Visa print when checking in. 

Why is there no visa stamp in my passport?

Singapore has phased out issuing physical stamps in passports. Instead, you will be issued an electronic visit pass (e-Pass) and sent to your email shortly after you enter Singapore.

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Thirumal Motati is an expert in tourist visa matters. He has been traveling the world on tourist visas for more than a decade. With his expertise, he has obtained several tourist visas, including the most strenuous ones such as the US, UK, Canada, and Schengen, some of which were granted multiple times. He has also set foot inside US consulates on numerous occasions. Mr. Motati has uncovered the secrets to successful visa applications. His guidance has enabled countless individuals to obtain their visas and fulfill their travel dreams. His statements have been mentioned in publications like Yahoo, BBC, The Hindu, and Travel Zoo.

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Singapore Visa Extension

You can find out the last day of validity for your visa by using the  Visa Pass Validity tool .

For nationals of countries not requiring entry visas, a 14-day Social Visit Visa is typically issued upon arrival. One can extend this visit pass for a longer period by applying for an extension online via the  ICA website  or at the ICA visitor services center. Thirty-90 day extensions are typically given depending on the visitor’s purpose in Singapore :

• Business purposes (Up to 30 days)
• Social purposes (Up to 90 days)
• Seeking medical services (Up to 90 days)

Visitor Services Centre, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, 4th Storey, ICA Building, 10 Kallang Road (Next to Lavender MRT station)

The ICA also grants long term extensions of stay for the following reasons:

• Female Social Visitor Whose Child/Grandchild Is Studying in Singapore on a Student’s Pass
• Social Visitor Seeking Permission To Deliver A Child in Singapore
• Social Visitor Whose Spouse is Singapore Citizen (SC) or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)
• Social Visitor (below 21 years old) Whose Parent is a Singapore Citizen (SC) or
• Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)
• Social Visitor Whose Child (above the age of 21 years old) is a Singapore Citizen (SC) or
• Visitor seeking long-term stay

As requirements, forms, and supporting documents are vastly different for each category and sometimes change, visit the  ICA website  for specifics.

Student Pass

Foreign students studying in an Institute of Higher Learning are granted a Student’s Pass for the full-duration of the course. Students who require an extension of the Student’s Pass beyond the initial course duration may submit an application to renew the Student’s Pass through the online Student Pass portal, SOLAR, which can be accessed via the  ICA website . Students must include information about their travel documents, Student Pass Card (IMM Form 17A), and Student Visit Pass and Disembarkation/Embarkation Card (IMM Form 15A). If the student wishes to have a longer period of stay to look for jobs on completion of their courses, he/she may also submit an application for a one-year (non-renewable) Social Visit Pass Unit with the ICA.

Employment Pass, PEP, Dependent’s Pass, and EntrePass

The Employment Pass Renewal Form will be sent to the employing company about two months before the pass expires. Employment Pass renewal applications should be submitted to the Work Pass Division at least four weeks before the pass expires. Each renewal will be considered based on its own merits.

When the Employment/S Pass holder renews his/her pass, the pass holder’s family members should renew their Dependent’s Passes (DP) as well. The DP renewal application should be submitted together with, or after the Employment/S Pass renewal application has been submitted.

Holders may perform an early renewal by using EP Online (EPOL) on the  Ministry of Manpower website . Alternatively, you may write in to Work Pass Division to request for an early renewal at Work Pass Division, Ministry of Manpower, 18 Havelock Road, Singapore 059764.

For regular EP, PEP, and DP holders, 80% of EPOL applications are processed within seven days. It will take at least three weeks, however, to process a manual application. For manual submission, one must complete the Employment Pass Renewal Form and submit it via the deposit box located on Level 1, Ministry of Manpower Building or send it to the following address: Work Pass Division, Ministry of Manpower, 18 Havelock Road.

Processing time may take longer during peak periods or when additional information is required from the various economic agencies. The application’s outcome will be sent to the employer. For approved application, an In-Principle Approval Letter will be sent to the employer, and the holder can collect the renewed passes from the MOM thereafter. The EntrePass renewal form will be sent to the sponsoring company about two months before the pass expires. EntrePass renewal applications should be submitted to the Work Pass Division (WPD) at least four weeks before the pass expires. This process can also be managed via EP Online or manually as for the EP.

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Apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass

Find out how to apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass for family members of eligible Employment Pass (EP) ,  S Pass , Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)  or EntrePass  holders. 

At a glance

How to apply .

• You can submit the application along with the main pass holder’s work pass application or at a later date. Submit a separate application for each family member.
• If the foreigner is in Singapore with a visit pass that will expire before the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is issued, we won’t be able to extend the visit pass.
• You should only bring in the foreigner when the pass is approved. They don’t need to be in Singapore when you apply and we won’t be able to extend their visit pass.

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For dependants of EP and S Pass holders

Processing time: within 3 weeks. Some cases will take more time.

• Prepare the documents required .
• Log in to EP eService  on  myMOM Portal to complete the application and upload documents. Ensure that your organisation’s turnover information  for the past 3 years has been updated before submitting the application.
• Pay $105 fee for each application. You can pay by GIRO, Visa, Mastercard or Amex.

How to check your application status

You may  check your application status after 3 weeks .

If additional information or documents are required:

• We will email you to request for the additional documents within 3 weeks .
• You will need to  submit the documents . Click on ‘Work Passes’ on the left menu > Choose the application record > Select ‘Submit documents’. Alternatively, select ‘View details’ to see the action required from you.
• Otherwise, our email will inform you to submit them using our  online form .

If the pass is approved

• Print the in-principle approval (IPA) letter .
• Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the foreigner. It has a pre-approved single-entry visa for the foreigner to enter Singapore.

For dependants of PEP holders

Processing time: within 8 weeks. Some cases will take more time.

• Prepare the  documents required .
• Complete the application online .
• Pay $105 application fee by Visa, Mastercard or Amex.

You may  check your application status  after  1 week .

• Your processing time may take longer than 8 weeks.
• We will email you (please reply directly to our email).

Receiving your application results

We will send your results to the email indicated in your application form. If the pass is approved, you will also receive an IPA letter. Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the foreigner.

The IPA letter is a pre-approved single-entry visa for the foreigner to enter Singapore. It gives the foreigner 6 months to enter Singapore and get their pass issued.

For dependants of EntrePass holders

• Complete the  application online .

We will send your results to the  email  indicated in your application form. If the pass is approved, you will also receive an IPA letter. Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the foreigner.

The IPA letter is a  pre-approved single-entry visa  for the foreigner to enter Singapore. It gives the foreigner 6 months to enter Singapore and get their pass issued.

For dependants of EP (Sponsorship) holders

How to apply

• Download the Long-Term-Visit Pass application form (for online submission) .
• Complete the application form in softcopy to get the bill reference number.
• Print the application form and get it signed.
• Completed and signed application form
• Screenshot of banking page confirming your payment
• Supporting documents listed in the application form

We will email the IPA letter to the  email  indicated in the application. Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the foreigner. The IPA letter is a  pre-approved single-entry visa  for the foreigner to enter Singapore.

Prepare for arrival in Singapore Show

You need to ensure the foreigner complies with the  latest travel requirements before they arrive.

Get the pass issued Show

When: For dependants of:

• Employment Pass (EP) holders, within 6 months of in-principle approval (IPA). 
• S Pass holders, within 2 months of IPA.

Processing time: Immediate

The foreigner must be in Singapore when you carry out these steps to get the pass issued: 

• Log in to EP eService   and provide the required information and documents .
• $225 for each pass
• (If applicable) $30 for each Multiple Journey Visa
• Once the pass is issued, the foreigner and you will both receive the notification letter by email.

The notification letter:

• Allows the foreigner to travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card.
• States if the foreigner needs to have their fingerprints and photo taken for the card registration.
• For dependants of EP holders 
• For dependants of S Pass holders

What you’ll need

You will need the following information to get the pass issued: 

• Foreigner’s passport details
• Foreigner’s Singapore contact details 
• Foreigner’s current Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) or immigration pass details
• Foreigner’s Singapore residential address
• Singapore residential or office address to receive the foreigner’s card
• Details of up to 3 authorised recipients to receive the card (their mobile number and NRIC number / FIN / passport number) 

You may also need to upload PDF copies of these documents:

• Foreigner’s passport page showing the date of arrival in Singapore 
• Completed medical examination form or medical declaration form
• Completed declaration form (attached to the foreigner’s IPA letter)

If you need more time to get the pass issued as the foreigners are waiting for their medical results, you can extend their STVP. Submit this request within 1 week before the STVP expires and upload the doctor's memo stating the medical results collection date.

If the STVP expires on 10 February, please only submit the request from 3 February.    

(If required) Register fingerprints and photo Show

When: For EP dependants, within 2 weeks; for S Pass dependants, within 1 week

Check the notification letter for whether the foreigner needs to register fingerprints and photo.

For registration, you must make an appointment for the foreigner to visit the relevant services centre:

The foreigner should bring along these documents for the appointment:

• Original passport
• Appointment letter
• Notification letter

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When: Within 5 working days after registration or document verification

We will deliver the card to the given address within 5 working days after the foreigner registers and gets documents verified.

If the foreigner does not need to register, we will deliver the card within 5 working days after checking the documents.

The authorised recipients will get an SMS or email with the delivery details at least 1 working day before the delivery.

If card delivery fails

After two unsuccessful deliveries, you’ll have to collect the card at the relevant MOM centre:

The foreigner or an authorised person can collect it 3 working days after the second attempted delivery. They don’t need an appointment.

Bring along these documents for card collection:

• Candidate’s original passport

If you authorise someone to collect it on your behalf, make sure they bring these along:

• An authorisation letter from the employer
• NRIC or passport for verification

Related questions

• For pass holders who entered Singapore using the SG Arrival Card, how do I enter their immigration details when getting the pass issued or renewed?

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• Replace a pass card
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The Complete Guide to a Visit Pass in Singapore

• February 17, 2022
• Lanturn Content Team
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Singapore has lenient visit pass and   visa requirements  for citizens of most countries. If you are a citizen under the following countries  mentioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , it means that you wouldn’t have to apply for a visa before departure.

The period of the short-term visit pass varies for each country or region. Visitors from ASEAN countries, for instance, are entitled to 30 days of stay , whereas those from countries in the European Union are entitled to  90 days of stay . The length of stay may seem long enough for leisure purposes, hopefully, to entice tourists and travellers to Singapore, especially now that the country has begun to establish travel bubbles with several countries such as Germany and Brunei. These travel bubbles allow tourists to visit Singapore without serving a stay-at-home notice (SHN). You may roam around Singapore as long as you have your vaccination documents with you. 

However, for those who visit for reasons other than leisure, like medical purposes, the given length of stay may not be adequate; they may wish to extend their stay in Singapore. This is where a Singapore visa pass extension comes into the picture. As the name implies, it means that you request your visit to be extended past your original date. This process must be done online via  Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA).  It is advisable to apply for a visa extension seven days before the expiry date of your visa pass to avoid overstaying, which is a punishable offence.

Visit Pass Singapore– Documents to Apply for Extension

According to the ICA, in applying for your visa extension, several documents must be submitted via the e-Services. They are as follows:

• Passport with at least six months validity and submit a copy of the page that contains your personal particulars.
• Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) number that can be found in your SG Arrival Card.
• If you have immediate family members who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, a document proving the relationship is required.
• Those seeking an extension for medical purposes must fill out a Form V75, stating the details of the illness and the length of stay needed for treatment. It must be endorsed by a registered doctor in Singapore.

The Need for Local Sponsor

Generally, you don’t need a local sponsor if your extension request is only for 30 days unless you are originating from these countries . If you seek an extension of 89 days from the date of entry, you will also need a sponsor.

Please note that the local sponsor needs to be a Singaporean Citizen or a Singapore permanent resident who is at least 21 years old with a Singpass account. You and your local sponsor may also be requested to attend an interview at the ICA Building for further clarification.

Fees and Processing Time

You must pay $40 when the current valid pass reaches a period of 90 days or more from the date of entry or the pass being issued. It usually takes one to three business days for your extension pass to be given regarding processing time.

A $40 fee is required to extend your visa after your current valid pass reaches a period of 90 days after being issued. It usually takes one to three business days to process your visa extension request.

As you can see, applying for a visa extension in Singapore is not as complicated as it may seem if you know the proper documents and fees to submit. We hope this article can guide you to extend your existing pass with ease. 

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