Apply for a Singapore business Visa Nationals of assessment level I countries

Nationals of assessment level I countries

Related e-service:Submission of Application for visa electronically (SAVE)

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Eligibility applies to the following countries (including China)
Foreigners holding ordinary passports issued by the followingAssessment level I countriesWill require a visa to enter Singapore:

• Georgia California †
• India *
• Myanmar *
• Nigeria *
• People's Republic of China (PRC) Standards )†
• Commonwealth of Independent States attributes †:
  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Moldova
  • Russia
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Ukraine ~
  • Uzbekistan

And

• Holders:
  • Hong Kong Document of Identity
  • Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit

* holders of diplomatic, official and service passports are exempted from visa requirements.
invalid holders of diplomatic, official and service passports are exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days.
~ Holders of diplomatic, official and service passports are exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 90 days.

procedure
for application in Singapore
submit your visa application online via submission of application for Visa electronically (SAVE) through a local contact with a singpass account.

For application at our overseas Mission (foreign application in Singapore)
Submit your visa application at the nearestSingapore overseas mission. The full list of overseas missions can be found at http://dipcon.mfa.gov.sg. Please visit the respective mission's website for the visa application procedure.

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For business visit (attending business negotiation/discussion)Business visa

• CompletedForm 14a(Original). This is required
• One recent passport-sized color photograph (to be pasted on the top right-hand corner (Form 14a) Which meets the following requirements: photo requirements

*Image must be taken within the last 3 months.

*Photograph shoshould be in color, must be taken against a white
Background with a Matt or semi-matt finish.

* image must show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in
accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide
the facial features ).

• photocopy of the applicant's passport biodata page. please ensure that the passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. passport copy
• completed form v39a (letter of introduction for visa application) identifier . Enter this parameter
• computer printout of the Singapore registered business entity's detailed business profile (showing the names of all the directors/transferholders) from the instant information service, accounting and checking ate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and printed within the last 3 months. proof of the Singapore company, which must be filled in by a local Singaporean

Invalid letter of introduction (LOI) may be issued by a local contact in Singapore. for visa applicants attending business negotiation/discussion in Singapore, the local contact must be a Singapore registered business entity. the person acting on behalf of the business entity must be a Singapore citizen/Singapore Permanent resident who is at least 21 years old. if you are not able to furnish a loi from a local contact, you may approach your Embassy to issue a loi to support your visa application.

For social visit (visiting friends, relatives and for tourism) tourism is not suitable

• CompletedForm 14a(Original ).
• One recent passport-sized color photograph (to be pasted on the top right-hand corner (Form 14a) Which meets the following requirements:

*Image must be taken within the last 3 months.

*Photograph shoshould be in color, must be taken against a white
Background with a Matt or semi-matt finish.

* image must show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in
accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide
the facial features ).

• Photocopy of the applicant's passport biodata page. please ensure that the passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
• CompletedForm v39a (letter of introduction for visa application)2..
• Local contact's Singapore identity card (original and photocopy ).

2. letter of introduction (LOI) may be issued by a local contact in Singapore. any Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent resident who is at least 21 years old can act as a local contact. if you are not able to furnish a loi from a local contact, you may approach your Embassy to issue a loi to support your visa application.

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• The applicant and the local contact may be required to furnish additional statements and information whenever necessary.
• Official translations of the documents are required if they are not in the English language.

Processing ProcessingService Fees

S $30 processing Processing

A processing period of S $30 per visa application will be collected at the time of submission. The specified collected isNon-refundableRegardless of the outcome of the application or if you withdraw the application after submission.

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Where applicable, a security deposit may be required from the local contact or the visa applicant upon approval of the application. ICA will advise whether the security deposit shoshould be in the form of a banker's guarantee, cashier's order or nets. insurance guarantees are not accepted. the amount of security deposit is S $1,000.

Refund of security deposit

The security deposit will be refunded to the local contact or the visa applicant if:

• The applicant has not breached any of the conditions stated in the security bond executed by the local contact (or the visa applicant) and his/her departure from Singapore is confirmed by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA ).
• A completedDirect credit Authorisation FormIs required for refunding purpose.

The processing time for refund is about4 weeks. To avoid any delay, visa applicant is advised to surrender the Visa card to the immigration officer at the checkpoint upon his/her final departure. any unused visa (s) shoshould also be returned to ICA as soon as possible to facilitate the refund.

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The processing time is 1 working day (excluding the day of submission) If your application is submitted onlineSubmission of Application for visa electronically (SAVE).

Collection of visa
If the application is approved, the local contact can print the visa electronically (e-Visa)Submission of Application for visa electronically (SAVE). The validity of the e-visa shall start from the date of approval. There is no need to submit any documents to ICA unless than ucted otherwise.

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• Original supporting documents will be returned immediately after verification at the submission counter.
• Incomplete forms and/or documents submitted may result in the application being rejected or delayed.
• Every application for a visa will be considered on its own merits.
• Possession of a visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore. visitors must also meet entry requirements such as holding a valid passport, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and confirmed onward/return air ticket.
• ICA may share your personal information with other government agencies to process any applications you have made or to render you a service, so as to serve you in a most efficient and valid tive way, unless such sharing is prohibited by legislation.