Singapore is Asia's most modern city-state — spotlessly clean, extraordinarily safe, and packed with world-class attractions. For Indian travellers, Singapore is also a visa-required destination, but the process is straightforward and approval rates are high. Here is your complete Singapore guide.
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
Yes. Indians travelling on an ordinary passport need a Singapore entry visa before they fly. You cannot walk into the consulate and you cannot get the visa at Changi Airport. The details below are from the Consulate-General of Singapore in Chennai and Singapore's immigration authority (ICA), read in October 2026.
- Where to apply: through an Authorised Visa Agent. The Consulate-General in Chennai publishes the list of agents for Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and has not taken walk-in applications since 2009.
- Fee: a visa processing fee of 30 Singapore dollars plus a visa service fee of INR 1,000 per application. The High Commission in New Delhi lists the same processing fee as INR 2,100. Neither fee is refunded if the visa is refused.
- Processing time: 3 to 5 working days after the agent submits the file, not counting the day of submission, weekends and public holidays. Some applications take longer.
- Documents: a completed and signed Form 14A, a recent passport-sized colour photo taken within the last three months, and a copy of your passport, which must be valid for at least six months from the day you enter Singapore. Extra supporting documents may be asked for case by case.
- When to apply: within 30 days before you arrive. The Consulate-General recommends at least one week before the trip in normal months and two to four weeks ahead in the peak season, March to May.
- How long you can stay: the visa only lets you travel to Singapore and ask for entry. The length of stay is decided by the immigration officer when you land, and it reaches you by email as an electronic visit pass. Nothing is stamped in the passport.
What is the SG Arrival Card, and when do you fill it?
Every visitor must submit the SG Arrival Card with its health declaration before landing. It is separate from the visa and does not replace it.
- When: within three days before you arrive, counting the day of arrival.
- Where: on the ICA website or the MyICA Mobile app.
- Cost: free. ICA says it does not endorse companies that charge a fee to submit it.
- Email: give an address you can open on your phone, because your visit pass is sent to it.
What are the best things to do in Singapore?
Gardens by the Bay
The iconic Supertree Grove is best experienced at dusk during the free Garden Rhapsody light-and-sound show (7:45 pm and 8:45 pm daily). The Cloud Forest and Flower Dome conservatories are worth the ticket (SGD 28 per person). Arrive before sunset for photos as the sky turns golden behind the Supertrees.
Universal Studios Singapore
At Resorts World Sentosa, USS has 7 zones including Transformers, Minion Land, and Jurassic World. Buy tickets online (SGD 83/adult) to avoid queues. Allow a full day. The express pass (SGD 30–80 extra) is worth it during school holidays when queues hit 90 minutes.
Marina Bay Sands
The famous infinity pool is for hotel guests only, but the SkyPark Observation Deck (SGD 32) offers the same views. The casino at the base is free to enter (Indian passport holders don't pay the SGD 150 levy that Singaporeans do). ArtScience Museum next door is worth a visit for families.
Sentosa Island
Beaches (Siloso, Palawan, Tanjong), Adventure Cove Waterpark, Madame Tussauds, and the new Sensoryscape light installation make Sentosa a full-day destination. The cable car from Mount Faber is a scenic way to arrive.
Little India & Chinatown
Two of Singapore's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Little India's Mustafa Centre is a legendary 24-hour shopping complex — get electronics, spices, Indian snacks, and gold jewellery at competitive prices. Chinatown's hawker centres serve some of Singapore's best and cheapest food.
How do you spend 5 days in Singapore?
| Day | Area | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive, Sentosa | S.E.A. Aquarium or Universal Studios |
| Day 2 | Gardens by the Bay | Cloud Forest, Supertrees, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark |
| Day 3 | Orchard + Little India | Shopping, Mustafa Centre, hawker food |
| Day 4 | Chinatown + Clarke Quay | Hawker stalls, Sri Mariamman Temple, river cruise |
| Day 5 | Morning free, depart | Last shopping, airport |
Only have a long weekend? Three nights is enough for Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Gardens by the Bay, one day on Sentosa and an evening in Little India or Chinatown, because the MRT gets you to every major sight in under 30 minutes. Our long weekend guide budgets that 3-night trip at ₹90,000 to ₹1,30,000 for two people.
Travelling with children? Add a sixth day for the Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari. Our Singapore family trip guide has the full 6-day plan.
How much does a Singapore trip cost from India?
A 5-night Singapore trip for a couple from India costs about ₹83,000 on a budget, ₹1,58,000 mid-range and ₹3,35,000 in luxury, including return flights, hotel, food, activities and MRT travel. The table shows where the money goes, per couple for 5 nights.
| Item | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flights | ₹18,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 5 nights hotel | ₹35,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Food (hawker vs restaurant) | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Activities & MRT | ₹20,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹60,000 |
| Total per couple | ₹83,000 | ₹1,58,000 | ₹3,35,000 |
The visa is not in the table. Add the 30 Singapore dollar processing fee and the INR 1,000 service fee for each traveller. Three things move the total most:
- The hotel: the biggest line in every column. Our luxury Singapore guide lists Marina Bay Sands from ₹25,000 a night and Raffles from ₹45,000 a night, which is why the luxury column climbs so fast.
- Attraction tickets: Universal Studios is SGD 83 per adult and the Gardens by the Bay conservatories are SGD 28. Booking online two to three weeks ahead saves 10 to 15 percent.
- Food: a full hawker centre meal costs SGD 4 to 8, so eating where locals eat keeps the food line near the budget column.
A family of four should plan for more. Our family guide adds up 5 nights at ₹1,95,000 on a budget and ₹3,25,000 mid-range.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
Singapore works all year, which is why our December destinations guide picks it as a year-round choice for families. Plan around crowds and prices instead of weather:
- May and June: good weather between the monsoons and the Indian summer holidays, so it is the classic family window.
- June and December: peak school holiday periods. Book attraction tickets three to four weeks ahead.
- March to May: the visa peak season, when the Consulate-General asks you to apply two to four weeks early.
- New Year: the Marina Bay Countdown fireworks have free public viewing from the bayfront promenade. Our New Year guide budgets a 5-night trip for two at ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,70,000.
- Long weekends: our long weekend guide suggests Singapore for the Holi and Independence Day breaks.
Where should you stay in Singapore?
Stay near an MRT station. It is the cheapest and fastest way around the island. Bugis and Little India are good value bases, with Orchard Road, Marina Bay and Chinatown 10 to 15 minutes away by train. Little India also puts the 24-hour Mustafa Centre on your doorstep.
For a special trip, the three best-known hotels are Marina Bay Sands, Raffles Singapore and Capella on Sentosa, which our luxury guide lists from ₹25,000, ₹45,000 and ₹35,000 a night. The Marina Bay Sands infinity pool is for hotel guests only, so one night there is the only way to swim in it.
How do you plan a Singapore trip from Bangalore or Coimbatore?
Curate Your Vacation plans Singapore from two offices in South India:
- Bangalore office: call or WhatsApp 9945534012. Our Bangalore international trips guide lists Singapore as a direct flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes, with return fares of roughly ₹18,000 to ₹32,000.
- Coimbatore office: No 23, M.S. Palaniappan Nagar, P N Pudur, Coimbatore 641041. Call or WhatsApp 9994042247. We check the best routing from Coimbatore for your dates before we quote.
We do not sell a fixed-price Singapore package today, so we will not show you one. Every Singapore trip we plan is quoted for your dates and your city, with each hotel named before you pay. Our current packages page lists only the trips we hold at a fixed price.
Tell us your travel month, how many nights and who is travelling. We send back a day-by-day plan with flights, a named hotel near the MRT, attraction tickets booked ahead, and help putting together the visa form, photo and passport copy for the Authorised Visa Agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Indians get visa on arrival in Singapore?
No. Indians on an ordinary passport must get a Singapore entry visa before flying. It is applied for through an Authorised Visa Agent and normally takes 3 to 5 working days.
How much does a Singapore visa cost for Indians?
The Consulate-General of Singapore in Chennai lists a visa processing fee of 30 Singapore dollars plus a visa service fee of INR 1,000 for each application. Both are non-refundable.
How many days before the trip should Indians apply for a Singapore visa?
Apply within 30 days before you arrive. The Consulate-General recommends at least one week ahead in normal months and two to four weeks ahead in the peak season from March to May.
How much does a 5-night Singapore trip cost for a couple from India?
About ₹83,000 on a budget, ₹1,58,000 mid-range and ₹3,35,000 in luxury for a couple, including return flights, hotel, food, activities and MRT travel.
Is 3 days enough for Singapore?
Yes, for the main sights. Three nights covers Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Gardens by the Bay, a day on Sentosa and Little India or Chinatown. Five days lets you add Universal Studios without rushing.
Can Curate Your Vacation plan a Singapore trip from Coimbatore?
Yes. Our Coimbatore office at P N Pudur (9994042247) and our Bangalore office (9945534012) both plan Singapore trips, with flights, hotels, attraction tickets and help with the visa file quoted for your dates.
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