Singapore Visa Application Process
Our transparent, expert-managed 5-step process takes you from document collection to a stamped visa - with real-time tracking at every stage.
How the Singapore Visa Process Works for Indian Nationals
Indian citizens cannot apply for a Singapore Tourist or Business Visa directly through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Singapore's immigration system requires that applications for foreign nationals be submitted exclusively by an Authorized Local Contact living in Singapore with SingPass access, or by a specialized visa agency working with local contacts. This is a non-negotiable requirement of Singapore's SAVE (Submission of Application for Visa Electronically) portal, and it is why agencies like ExpressVisaSG partner with authorized entities.
At ExpressVisaSG, we operate through verified Singapore-side partners who have direct, real-time access to the ICA SAVE portal. Your application is submitted, tracked, and managed in Singapore on your behalf, while our India team handles every step of the document collection, audit, and passport logistics. This two-sided model means your application reaches ICA correctly formatted every time, which is why our approval rate stands at 99.5% across more than 10,000 processed applications.
For applicants in Delhi NCR, including Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, the entire process is designed to require zero travel on your part. We schedule passport pickups from your home or office, run our document audit remotely, and return your stamped passport to your door. Most clients spend less than 30 minutes of active time on their application from start to finish.
Important: Singapore's ICA requires the original passport for visa stamping. Your passport is securely collected, tracked, and returned after processing. Learn about our passport security →
Submit Online Application
Fill out our simple application form with your personal details, visa type, and travel dates. Our team reviews your submission within 2 hours and confirms document requirements for your specific profile.
Start your application →Document Verification & Audit
Upload your required documents - passport copy, photographs, bank statements, NOC, flight itinerary, and hotel bookings. Our visa specialists audit every document for ICA compliance before moving to the next step.
Physical Passport Submission & ICA Fee
Submit your original passport via scheduled courier pickup (Delhi NCR) or walk into our New Delhi office. At this stage, you only pay the non-refundable ICA Consulate Fee (SGD 30 / ~₹2,200). Your passport is handled in tamper-proof packaging.
Learn about passport handling →Visa Processing by ICA
Your application is submitted to Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) through the SAVE portal by our Authorized Local Contact. Standard processing takes 3–5 working days. You receive real-time WhatsApp and email updates throughout.
Approval & Pay After Visa
Once ICA approves your visa, we share a watermarked proof of your approved e-Visa. You then pay our premium Service Fee. After payment, your stamped passport is securely returned and the final unwatermarked PDF is emailed instantly.
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Application Process - FAQs
Everything you need to know about how ExpressVisaSG handles your Singapore visa application from start to finish.