Singapore•AsiaVaries
SGD 30 SGD
Varies by filing options
Typically 30 days per entry
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Entry visa for individuals traveling to Singapore for business-related activities such as meetings, conferences, negotiations, and business discussions. Available to nationals from visa-required countries.
Singapore's Business Visit Visa is a short-stay entry visa from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for nationals of visa-required countries travelling for non-remunerative business such as meetings, conferences, and contract negotiations. The visa is pre-entry permission; the actual stay is set by the Visit Pass granted at the checkpoint.
The fee is S$30, with applications typically decided within three working days. Apply within 30 days of arrival via the ICA SAVE e-Service, through a local contact in Singapore (Form V39A Letter of Introduction) or an Authorised Visa Agent at a Singapore Overseas Mission. Holders cannot take up employment or services requiring a work pass; there is no dependent visa or PR pathway.
This visa is ideal for executives, consultants, and corporate representatives from visa-required countries making short, non-employment business trips to Singapore.
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Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.
Proof of business intent (e.g., invitation letter from a Singapore-registered company).
Form V39A (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application) signed by a local contact in Singapore.
Sufficient financial means to support the stay.
Confirmed return or onward travel tickets.
Must not engage in gainful employment while in Singapore.
Completed and signed Form 14A (Application for an Entry Visa).
Recent passport-sized colour photograph (taken within the last three months, per ICA Photo Guidelines).
Photocopy of passport bio-data page (passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry).
Form V39A (Letter of Introduction) signed by a local contact in Singapore, if applicable.
Supporting business documents (e.g., invitation letter from the Singapore-based host), where requested.
| Form 14A Application for an Entry Visa (signed by applicant) | Fill online |
| Form V39AOptional Letter of Introduction (LOI) signed by local contact; required on a case-by-case basis | Fill online |
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