VISA APPLICATION

The Visa Section of a Singapore diplomatic mission in China will process applications for PRC nationals and other foreigners who require a visa to enter Singapore. To check if you require a visa to visit Singapore, please click here.

For submission of visa application online, please visit the Submission of Application for Visa Electronically (SAVE) for more details.

Application for:

Note: Level 1 nationals include nationals from India, Myanmar, Georgia, Commonwealth Of Independent States (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan), *Nigeria (Social Visa Application must be introduced by a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident; local contact should submit the application in person. If the applicant is unable to produce a local contact, applicant can approach his/her diplomatic mission to issue a letter of sponsorship and submit the application in person instead), Holder of Hong Kong Document Of Identity, Holder Of Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit.

Level 2 nationals include nationals from Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, holders Of Palestinian Authority Passport, Temporary Passport issued by the United Arab Emirates and Refugee Travel Document issued by Middle-East countries.

For those who enter Singapore with an approval letter from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and those who lose their Work Pass or Student Pass while in China.

Visa Processing Fee

The Visa Processing Fee is RMB 153 per application. The fee collected is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application or if the application is withdrawn after submission.

Processing Time

For PRC and Level 1 passport holders, the processing time is generally 3 working days (including the day of submission).

For Level 2 passport holders, the processing time is generally 5 working days (including the day of submission)

Submission of Visa Applications

Visa applications are to be submitted to the Consulate-General from Mondays to Fridays, from 9.00 am to 11.00 am. Alternatively, visa applications can be submitted through authorised visa agents.

If you have a Singapore citizen or a Singapore Permanent Resident who can act as your local contact and who has a SingPass account, the local contact can submit the application online via Submission of Application for Visa Electronically (SAVE) at http://www.ica.gov.sg.

Collection of Visas

Visas are to be collected from the Consulate-General from Mondays to Fridays, from 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm.

Please note that with effect from 1 July 2009, e-Visas will be issued for PRC and Level 1 nationals. Upon the receipt of the e-Visa, we encourage that you use the SAVE system at http://www.ica.gov.sg to print an additional copy for safekeeping. The visa application reference number (eg. VSCXXXXXXSAXXXX2009) and your passport number are required to retrieve a valid e-Visa from SAVE -> Status Enquiry.

Visa Enquiry Phone Line

All applicants and local contacts are encouraged to read the details outlined here. If further clarification is still required, please contact us at Tel: +86-21-6278 5566.

 

Important Notes

  1. The visa application form can be downloaded from http://www.ica.gov.sg
  2. Original supporting documents will be returned immediately after checking at the submission counter.
  3. Incomplete forms and/or documents submitted may result in the application being rejected or the processing delayed.
  4. Every application for a visa, including the duration of the visa granted, will be considered on its own merits and is subject to approval.
  5. Applicants should ensure that the visa applications are approved before they obtain their air ticket. We are not responsible for any financial loss in the event that the application is not successful.
  6. The visa issued is normally dated on the day when you submit the application and the validity of the visa cannot be changed once issued. Please do not submit the application too early before your planned trip to Singapore. If the validity of the visa has lapsed, the applicant will need to submit a fresh application. Applicants are advised to submit the applications 1 to 2 weeks prior to the departure and to check the visa date of issue and the validity period carefully upon receiving the visa.
  7. Possession of a visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore. The granting of entry into Singapore is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Visitors must also meet entry requirements such as holding a valid passport, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and a confirmed onward/return air ticket.
  8. The period of stay in Singapore will be decided by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority Officer at the point of entry in Singapore. Applicants are advised to check their passports for the arrival endorsement and take note of the duration of stay given.