Singapore Business Visa – Non-US Citzens:
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL BUSINESS VISAS
- A) Applicant’s Passport: original, undamaged, and valid for at least another 6 months beyond the intended stay.
- Foreign nationals residing in the USA also need to provide a notarized copy of a Permanent Resident Card (the Green Card) or a U.S. valid visa with a valid I-94 card.
- B) Visa Application Form: 2 Visa Application completed online, typed, and signed. If any spaces are not used they must be filled with N/A. The consulate will reject applications that are not fully completed
- C) Photograph: 2 Passport-type photographs required. (No glasses, with the applicant’s face in plain view and ears must be showing). The applicant must also be wearing a button-up shirt with a tie. The consulate will only accept actual 2×2 passport-type photographs from a reputable source, i.e. Kinko’s, Walgreens, CVS, etc. Photos printed at home or from an office printer will not be accepted under any circumstances. Photos that are sent in invalid format will be rejected and will cause a delay in submission at the traveler’s expense.
- D) Letter of Introduction from Singapore:
Template For Letter of Introduction
- E) Letter of Invitation: A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Singapore which must meet the following criteria:
- Printed on company letterhead
- Addressed to “The Consulate of Singapore, Visa Section”
- Signed by a senior manager
- Briefly introduce the applicant including employment status and position held in the company by the applicant
- State the nature of business to be conducted (i.e. Business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.)
- Names of companies to be contacted in Singapore
- Specify the type and validity of the visa requested (i.e. One year multiple entry business visa).
Template For Invitation Letter
- G) Letter of Authorization: Sign only Universal Passports and Visas will complete the rest.
- H) Itinerary: copy of your round-trip ticket, and hotel reservation
- I) Important Information:
- U.S. citizens do not require a visa for stays of 90 days or less
- Listed above are requirements for all U.S. citizens for stays over 90 days, and all other foreign nationals.
- Fees and processing times for non-U.S. passport holders may vary from the published fees
- Consular fees are subject to change without notice
