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Singapore Visa Guide
A global business hub with a fast, digital immigration system. Work passes such as the Employment Pass are employer-applied and salary-tiered, while many travellers enjoy visa-free or e-Visa short stays.
Choose your Singapore visa
businessSingapore Business VisaA short-stay visa for meetings, conferences, negotiations and other business activities that stop short of taking up local employment. You must show the trip's purpose and that you remain paid from abroad.workSingapore Work VisaA visa permitting employment, usually requiring a job offer and sponsorship from an approved employer. Skilled-worker routes often use points systems or labour-market tests.touristSingapore Tourist VisaA short-stay visa for tourism, visiting family or friends, and other non-business leisure travel. The single biggest factor in approval is convincing the officer you will return home.studentSingapore Student VisaA visa allowing you to study at an accredited institution. Approval hinges on a genuine course of study, proof of funds for tuition and living costs, and credible ties to your home country.
Key things to know
- The Employment Pass is employer-sponsored and gated by a minimum salary.
- COMPASS points assess work-pass applications on salary, skills and diversity.
- Many nationalities get visa-free entry; others use a quick electronic visa.
- Student's Pass applications run through the ICA's online SOLAR+ system.
Official source:https://www.ica.gov.sg
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