India in Singapore — Immigration Sources
Residence, settlement, citizenship and long-stay routes for India nationals in Singapore — sourced from official government domains.
Key facts at a glance
- •The Change Of Residential Address application fee is 0 SGD (ICA Singapore)
- •Short-term Visit Pass (stvp) validity period: 180 days (ICA Singapore)
- •Short-term Visit Pass (stvp) processing takes 5 days (ICA Singapore)
- •The Short-term Visit Pass (stvp) visa fee is S$30 SGD (ICA Singapore)
- •The Short-term Visit Pass (stvp) application fee is S$40 SGD (ICA Singapore)
- •Long-term Visit Pass processing takes 3 months months (ICA Singapore)
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Change Of Residential Address
- Sms Consent Timeframe
- 5 days
- Sub Applicants Limit
- 4 persons
- Application Fee
- 0 SGD
- Reporting Timeframe
- 28 days
Sub-applicants will receive an SMS from 'gov.sg' to consent to the change via the e-Service within 5 days
Source: ICA Singapore — Housing - Update Residential Address
Submit the application: Apply for yourself or as a group (yourself and up to 4 other sub-applicants)
Source: ICA Singapore — Housing - Update Residential Address
There is no fee to register a change of address.
Source: ICA Singapore — Housing - Update Residential Address
All Identity Card (IC) holders, including Singapore Citizens (SC) and Singapore Permanent Residents (PR) who are residing overseas, are required to report a change of residential address within 28 days of moving into a new (local or overseas) residence.
Source: ICA Singapore — Housing - Update Residential Address
Short-term Visit Pass (stvp)
- Validity Period
- 180 days
- Processing Time
- 5 days
- Visa Fee
- S$30 SGD
- Application Fee
- S$40 SGD
- Required Documents
- Valid travel document, Disembarkation/Embarkation number
For example, a fee of $40 would be applicable again if the extension granted leads to the applicant staying in Singapore for a period of 180 days or more from the date of entry/issuance of pass.
The extension of Visit Pass will be processed within five working days (excluding Public Holidays and weekends).
For visa-required visitors, a fee of S$30 is applicable if you have stayed in Singapore beyond the relevant visa-free period.
An extension fee of S$40 is applicable if the extension granted leads to the applicant staying in Singapore for a period of 90 days or more from the date of entry/issuance of pass.
You will need the following documents to apply for an extension of stay using the e-Service: Valid travel document (e.g. passport). You must submit a scan of the page in your travel document that shows your personal particulars. Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) number that can be found in your SG Ar…
Singpass Account
- Approval Time
- 2 to 5 working days
Please note that the approval for a Singpass account application may take 2 to 5 working days.
Source: ICA Singapore — Residency - Apply for Long-Term Visit Pass
Long-term Visit Pass
- Renewal Application Timeline
- 3 months months
- Extended Processing Time
- 6 months months
- Processing Time
- 6 weeks weeks
- Multiple Journey Visa Fee
- S$30 SGD
- Issuance Fee
- S$60 SGD
- Application Fee
- S$45 SGD
- Singpass Application Processing Time
- 2 to 5 working days days
- Renewal Application Timeline
- 3 months months
- Extended Processing Time
- 6 months months
- Processing Time
- 6 weeks weeks
- Multiple Journey Visa Fee
- S$30 SGD
- Singpass Application Processing Time
- 2 to 5 working days days
Please submit your Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) renewal application at least 3 months before the expiry of your current LTVP.
Source: ICA Singapore — Residency - Apply for Long-Term Visit Pass
An LTVP application by a foreign spouse of a Singapore citizen will take up to 6 months to be processed.
Source: ICA Singapore — Residency - Apply for Long-Term Visit Pass
Most applications will be processed within 6 weeks, provided all the required documents are submitted and in order.
Source: ICA Singapore — Residency - Apply for Long-Term Visit Pass
S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa(if applicable)
Source: ICA Singapore — Residency - Apply for Long-Term Visit Pass
S$60 for issuance of LTVP
Source: ICA Singapore — Residency - Apply for Long-Term Visit Pass
S$45 for each application
Source: ICA Singapore — Residency - Apply for Long-Term Visit Pass
Please note that the approval for a Singpass account application may take 2 to 5 working days.
please consider submitting an application for renewal if your current LTVP is expiring in less than 3 months’ time.
An LTVP application by a foreign spouse of a Singapore citizen will take up to 6 months to be processed.
Most applications will be processed within 6 weeks, provided all the required documents are submitted and in order.
S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa(if applicable)
Please note that the approval for a Singpass account application may take 2 to 5 working days.
Source: ICA Singapore — Residency - Apply for Long-Term Visit Pass
Singapore Passport
- Validity Period
- 9 months
- Processing Time
- 4-6 weeks
- Replacement Penalty Fee
- S$100 SGD
- Application Fee
- S$80 SGD
- Validity Period Carry Over
- 9 months
For the 5-year passports, the remaining validity from the previous passport, up to a maximum of 9 months, may be carried over to the renewed passport.
The processing time for a passport is around four to six weeks upon ICA’s receipt of the application, if you have submitted all the necessary documents.
S$100 for subsequent replacements
A S$80 fee is payable for application submitted over counter at ICA Services Centre or at Singapore Overseas Mission.
For the 5-year passports, the remaining validity from the previous passport, up to a maximum of 9 months, may be carried over to the renewed passport.
Identity Card Re-registration
- Validity Period
- 3 months
- Application Fee
- S$50 SGD
- Processing Time
- 7 working days
- Age Limit
- 55 years
Please make an appointment to collect your IC within three months of your approval.
S$50 for Singapore permanent residents.
We will process your application within seven working days.
and again when they reach the age of 55 (before their 56th birthday)
India Visa
- Required Documents
- Form 14A, recent passport-sized photograph, photocopy of passport biodata page
- Application Timeline
- 30 days
- Processing Time
- 3 working days
- Application Fee
- S$30 SGD
To apply for an entry visa for business or social visits, you will need the following documents: Duly completed Form 14A (PDF, 202KB) signed by you. Your recent passport-sized colour photograph taken within the last three months. A photocopy of your passport biodata page (valid for at least six mont…
You are advised to apply for an entry visa within 30 days prior to arrival in Singapore.
Your visa application will be processed within three working days (excluding the day of submission).
A S$30 non-refundable processing fee is payable online using a Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card.
India Visa Requirements
- Validity Period
- 6 months
- Application Timeline
- 30 days
- Processing Time
- 3 working days
- Application Fee
- S$30 SGD
A photocopy of your passport biodata page (valid for at least six months from the date of your entry into Singapore)
You are advised to apply for an entry visa within 30 days prior to arrival in Singapore.
Your visa application will be processed within three working days (excluding the day of submission).
A S$30 non-refundable processing fee is payable online using a Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card.
National Service Obligation
- Imprisonment Term
- 3 years
- Fine
- S$10,000
- Enlistment Age
- 18 years
- Age Limit
- 40 years
or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.
Any person who defaults on his NS obligations by committing an offence under the Enlistment Act 1970 shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000...
will be scheduled for enlistment into full-time NS at the earliest opportunity upon reaching 18 years old.
An NSman’s obligation will end at the age of 50 years (for Officers) or 40 years (for other ranks).
Singapore Citizenship For Children Born Overseas
- Processing Time
- 1 month
For children born overseas to Singapore citizens, the application will be processed within 1 month, provided all the required documents are submitted and are in order.
Singapore Citizenship
- Processing Time
- 12 months
- Application Fee
- S$100 SGD
Applications will be processed within 12 months.
Adult permanent residents (PRs) and children of PRs S$100 for each application
Singapore Identity Card
- Application Fee
- S$10
S$10 for Singapore Identity Card (applicable to new citizens aged 15 and above)
Singapore Citizenship Certificate
- Application Fee
- S$70
S$70 for Singapore Citizenship Certificate
Data last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Topics Covered
ICA Singapore
Residency - Reside · India visa requirements · Apply for passport · Passport - See More · Identity documents overview · Residency - Transfer of Re-Entry Permit · Residency - Update Particulars for Long-Term Visit Pass · Residency - Pre-Marriage Long-Term Visit Pass Assessment · Residency - Change Address for Short-Term Pass · Becoming a permanent resident · Citizenship - Apply for Citizenship · Singapore citizenship · Entry visa requirements · Residency - Apply for Short-Term Visit Pass · Visa - Extend Short Stay · Residency - Re-registration · Visa - SG Arrival Card · Citizenship - Permanent Residency · Residency - Apply for Permanent Residency · Residency - Apply for Long-Term Visit Pass · Re-entry permit · Housing - Update Residential Address · Long-term visit pass
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