India Visa for Singaporean Citizens

Yes. Despite holding the world's most powerful passport (visa-free access to 192 countries), Singaporean citizens still need a visa to enter India. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival arrangement between Singapore and India. However, Singaporean passport holders are fully eligible for India's eVisa programme, which means you can apply entirely online without visiting the Indian High Commission in Singapore. The eVisa is electronically linked to your passport number. Print the approval email and present it at immigration on arrival.

Singaporean passport holders can stay up to 90 days per visit on the e-Tourist Visa (1-year and 5-year options). The 30-day e-Tourist Visa allows a maximum of 30 days with double entry. If you need to stay beyond 90 days, you would need to apply for a long-term visa through the Indian High Commission in Singapore. For frequent travellers and business visitors, the 1-year or 5-year multi-entry eVisa is ideal as it allows multiple trips of up to 90 days each without reapplying.

We offer three processing speeds: Express (48 hours), Priority (72 hours), and Standard (96 hours). All times are from receipt of a complete application. Singapore is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (IST). For fastest results, apply in the morning Singapore time, which reaches our India-based visa specialists during their working hours. Processing times are based on when your complete application is reviewed by our specialist team.

No. Singapore passport photos (as per ICA guidelines) are 35mm x 45mm (rectangular), but India requires 51mm x 51mm (square, equivalent to 2x2 inches). If you submit a Singapore passport photo without resizing it will be rejected. With VisaIn.in, upload any photo you have and our team will resize and reformat it to India's exact specifications. No need to get new photos taken or visit a photo studio.

No. Singapore uses Type G sockets (three rectangular pins, same as the UK/British standard), but India uses Type C, Type D, and Type M sockets (round pins). Your Singaporean plug will not fit any Indian socket without an adaptor. The good news is that both countries use the same voltage (230V, 50Hz), so you only need a plug adaptor, not a voltage converter. All your dual-voltage electronics will work perfectly with just the adaptor.

Refusal Protection is an optional paid add-on available at checkout. If your visa application is refused by the Indian government, this add-on refunds your service fee. It provides peace of mind against the rare event of an unexpected visa denial, particularly useful for first-time applicants or those applying on short notice.

For family visits, the e-Tourist Visa is the correct choice. If you visit India once or twice a year for short trips, the 1-year multi-entry eVisa offers the best value, allowing multiple entries of up to 90 days each. For those who travel to India frequently, the 5-year multi-entry eVisa eliminates the need to reapply for five years. If you or your parents hold an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, you do not need a separate visa. OCI cardholders have lifelong multiple-entry rights. If you are eligible for OCI but have not yet applied, it may be worth considering alongside the eVisa.

Yes, and there are many. Singapore Airlines operates nonstop flights from Changi Airport (SIN) to Delhi (approximately 6 hours 10 minutes), Mumbai (5 hours 40 minutes), Chennai (5 hours 22 minutes), and Bengaluru (4 hours 35 minutes). Scoot, SIA's budget carrier, flies nonstop to Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, and Visakhapatnam. Air India and IndiGo also operate direct Singapore-India routes. A comprehensive SIA-Air India codeshare agreement covers 61 points across 20 countries, providing seamless onward connectivity to smaller Indian cities.

Short trips to India (under 3 months) do not require an exit permit and will not affect your NS status. If you plan to stay in India for more than 3 months (as a pre-enlistee or full-time NSF) or more than 12 months (as a post-NS NSman), you need to apply for an exit permit through CMPB or your NS unit before departure. Always check your current NS obligations with MINDEF or CMPB before booking extended trips. Standard tourist eVisa trips of up to 90 days fall comfortably within the short-trip threshold.

Yes. VisaIn.in supports group applications for up to 10 travellers in a single booking. Each traveller needs their own passport and photo, but you can manage all applications from one account and pay in one transaction. This is convenient for families visiting relatives, business delegations, and tour groups. Each person receives their own individual eVisa linked to their passport number.