Singapore Tourist Visa
Singapore is the most popular tourist destination in Asia, Singapore and is a melting pot of culture and history. Located in Southeast Asia it presents an amalgamation of cultures and sights for tourists.
About Singapore
A tropical island in Southeast Asia, Singapore is a city, a state, and a nation. Area-wise, Singapore is about 275 square miles. Singapore is made up of the diamond-shaped Singapore Island and 60 small islets.
The majority of people in Singapore are Chinese. The other major communities that can be found in Singapore are Indian, Malay, and Eurasian.
Singapore secured independence on August 9, 1965.
Known as a City in a Garden, almost 50% of Singapore is green space.
Offering the perfect blend of cutting-edge innovation with deep-rooted traditions, Singapore is indeed the place where worlds meet.
Singapore is inhabited by an estimated five million individuals.
There are four official languages in Singapore – Malay, Tamil, English, and Mandarin. Each of the languages enjoys equal status as per the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore.
Prominent tourist destinations in Singapore –
Merlion Park
Gardens by the Bay
National Gallery Singapore
Changi Experience Studio, Changi Airport
Singapore River Cruise
Skyline Luge
IFly Singapore
Megazip
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Singapore
Palawan Beach
Bugis Street
The Helix Bridge
Underwater World
Singapore Zoo
Why Visit Singapore
Singapore is a thriving metropolis with world-class infrastructure. There is a fully integrated transport network across the island.
There are many reasons that make Singapore worth visiting. These include –
A multicultural city
Vibrant
A shopper’s paradise, Marina Bay Sands and Orchard Road are iconic shopping hotspots
Family-friendly locations
To visit Singapore, one needs a tourist visa which has a duration of 30 days and is valid for 2 years. However, if you have a multiple entry visa to the country you need not apply for a tourist visa.
Documents Required for the Visa Application:
A valid passport with six months validity
Passport size photos
A copy of your completed and signed visa application form
Details about your itinerary
Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings
Copy of return flight ticket
Statement from your bank of the last six months to prove you have enough finances to fund your visit
Online Visa Application
It is also possible to get an online visa called the iVisa to visit Singapore. The application can be done online, the documents required are:
Passport which is valid for at least 6 months
Valid e-mail address
Approved means of payment
Processing Time
Standard processing – You will get your visa in 24 hours, and you will be charged USD 20.00.
Rush processing – This will take 4 for processing and you need to pay USD 40.00.
Super Rush processing – This is the fastest option and it takes only 30 minutes to receive the visa, but you will need to pay USD 60.00.
Validity of the i-Visa:
The i-Visa is valid for 14 days after issue or until your passport expires. You can stay up to 14 days on this visa which grants you a single entry into the country.
How can Freeway Education LLP help you?
Freeway Education LLP team will help you:
- Advise you on the required documentation
- Fill out the application forms
- Review your documents for application
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