Visa Fees Explained

Visa fees by destination

Singapore entry visa processing fee

Last checked 19 October 2026

Singapore charges a S$30 visa processing fee per application Source 1. It is paid online and is not refundable. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority says a complete application is normally processed within three working days, excluding the submission day, though some cases take longer Source 1. Only passport holders on Singapore's visa-required lists need an entry visa. Possession of a visa does not guarantee entry, which is decided at the checkpoint Source 2.

Processing fee
S$30 Source 1
Refundable
No Source 1
Normal processing
Three working days Source 1
Payment
Online by accepted card Source 1
Decision at border
Visa does not guarantee entry Source 2
Checked
19 October 2026

Fee and processing

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority charges S$30 for each entry visa application. The payment is made online by an accepted credit or debit card and cannot be refunded Source 1.

ICA states a normal processing time of three working days, excluding the submission date. It can take longer for an individual case Source 1.

Who needs a visa

Singapore divides visa-required travel documents into assessment levels. Travellers not on those lists can still need to meet passport, arrival-card and entry requirements even when no visa is required Source 2.

Application route

Depending on nationality and location, an application may be submitted through a local contact, a Singapore mission or an authorised strategic partner named by ICA. Start with the official ICA country page for the passport held Source 1,Source 2.

Visa and admission

An issued visa is pre-entry permission to travel to Singapore. The immigration officer decides admission and the permitted stay at the checkpoint Source 2.

Common questions

How much is a Singapore visa?

S$30 per application Source 1.

Is the fee refundable?

No Source 1.

How long does processing take?

Normally three working days after submission, but some cases take longer Source 1.

Does a visa guarantee entry?

No. ICA decides admission at the checkpoint Source 2.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Sources

  1. Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority: Visa detail page and fee (accessed 19 October 2026)
  2. Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority: Visa requirements (accessed 19 October 2026)