Asia
Singapore visa
SingaporeWhether you need a Singapore visa depends on your passport, not your UAE residence: Indian, Pakistani, Egyptian and Bangladeshi passport holders need one, while Emiratis, Filipinos and British, European and American passport holders do not. Singapore's embassy and consulate take no applications over the counter, so from the UAE the visa goes through the consulate's authorised agents, for an SGD 30 visa fee plus an AED 65 agent fee. Neither mission publishes a processing time, so allow at least two weeks. Since January 2026 airlines check eligibility before you board, and every visitor files the free SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival.
- Starting price
- From AED 250
The price is for the simplest visa type. Government and agent fees are included.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all; many do not.
Document preparation
The application form, photo and supporting papers are checked before anything is submitted.
Submission through an authorised agent
The consulate takes no applications over the counter, so the file goes in through one of its authorised agents.
Tracking & decision
We follow the application through to the decision and send you the visa as soon as it is issued.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Singapore may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Singapore visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Singapore
The Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay, lit up for a light and sound show every evening. The Merlion at Merlion Park, Singapore's half-lion, half-fish emblem. The Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi Airport, the world's tallest indoor waterfall. Chinatown's shophouse streets, with temples and hawker food a few steps apart. The bandstand in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the country's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Common questions about Singapore visas
What should I know before applying for a Singapore visa from the UAE?
Whether you need a Singapore visa depends on your passport, not your UAE residence: Indian, Pakistani, Egyptian and Bangladeshi passport holders need one, while Emiratis, Filipinos and British, European and American passport holders do not. Singapore's embassy and consulate take no applications over the counter, so from the UAE the visa goes through the consulate's authorised agents, for an SGD 30 visa fee plus an AED 65 agent fee. Neither mission publishes a processing time, so allow at least two weeks. Since January 2026 airlines check eligibility before you board, and every visitor files the free SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival.
What documents do I need for a Singapore visa from the UAE?
Most Singapore applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Singapore may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Singapore visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Singapore visa starts from AED 250, for the simplest visa type. Government and agent fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Singapore
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
- Singapore visa for UAE residentsIndian, Pakistani, Egyptian and Bangladeshi passport holders need a Singapore visa, applied for through an authorised agent in the UAE.Read the guide
- What your UAE residence actually unlocksWhere your residence permit opens doors, and where only your passport counts.Read the guide
