Singapore Visit Visa From Pakistan 2026: Fees and How to Apply

Singapore is one of the most rewarding short trips a Pakistani traveller can take. It is a compact, clean and remarkably orderly city state where a single holiday can combine the Marina Bay waterfront, the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay, the beaches of Sentosa, the heritage streets of Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam, and some of the best street food in Asia. Flights from Pakistan are straightforward, the public transport network is easy to use, and English is widely spoken.

There is one point to settle before you book anything. If you hold an ordinary Pakistani passport, you must hold a valid Singapore entry visa before you travel. Singapore does not offer visa on arrival for Pakistani passport holders, and an airline can refuse boarding if you arrive at the airport without an approved visa. The good news is that the process is fully electronic, the government fee is small, and most applications are decided within days.

This guide explains the official route, the real fee, the documents you need, the processing time, and the separate arrival card you must still complete before you fly. Every visa fact below was checked against the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) and the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 18 October 2026.

Key Facts at a Glance

Detail	Summary
Visa type	Singapore entry visa for social visit (e-Visa)
Who needs it	Pakistani passport holders travelling for tourism, family visits or short business visits
How to apply	Through a local contact in Singapore via SAVE, an authorised visa agent appointed by a Singapore Overseas Mission, or at the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission
Government processing fee	S$30 per application, non-refundable
Agent service charge	Extra, varies by agent; confirm the amount in writing before you commit
Processing time	Generally within 3 working days, excluding the day of submission; some applications take longer
When to apply	Well in advance; allow at least two weeks before travel as a practical buffer
Passport validity	At least 6 months from the date of entry into Singapore
Stay allowed	Set by the Visit Pass (e-Pass) issued at entry, commonly up to 30 days for short social visits
Arrival card	SG Arrival Card (SGAC), free, within 3 days before arrival
Checked	18 October 2026 against official ICA and MFA sources

Do Pakistanis Need a Visa for Singapore?

Yes. ICA lists travel documents issued by Pakistan among those that require a valid Singapore entry visa before travel. This applies to ordinary Pakistani passports for tourism, family visits and short business visits.

Two things follow from this. First, you cannot sort out the visa at Changi Airport. You must apply in advance and hold an approved e-Visa when you travel. Second, the visa itself is only pre-entry permission. The final decision on admission, and the length of stay you are granted, is made by ICA officers at the checkpoint when you arrive. Possession of a valid visa does not guarantee entry.

Pakistan is on ICA’s Assessment Level II list of visa-required countries. In practice, this mainly affects how your application is supported: Level II applications are generally lodged with a Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) from your local contact or through an authorised visa agent. Your agent or local contact will confirm which forms apply to your route.

What the Singapore Visit Visa Lets You Do

A Singapore entry visa for a social visit allows you to travel to Singapore and seek entry for purposes such as sightseeing, visiting family or friends, or attending short business meetings. It does not allow you to work, take up paid employment, or run a business in Singapore. If your real purpose is work or study, you need a different pass entirely, and applying as a tourist is not a shortcut.

Your visa’s validity is printed on the e-Visa itself. The length of stay you actually receive is separate: it is set by the Visit Pass (e-Pass) issued to you at the checkpoint on arrival, and it is not tied to the validity of your visa. For most short social visits, the stay granted is up to 30 days. Always check the e-Pass notification sent to your email and leave before the last day of stay shown on it.

How to Apply From Pakistan

You cannot apply for a Singapore visa directly as an individual applicant from Pakistan. ICA accepts applications through three channels, and in practice most Pakistani applicants use the second one:

Route 1: A local contact in Singapore. If you know a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident aged 21 or older who holds a SingPass or CorpPass account, that person can submit your application online through ICA’s SAVE system (Submission of Application for Visa Electronically). If the application is approved, your local contact can print a copy of your e-Visa for you through the same system.

Route 2: An authorised visa agent. If you do not have a local contact, you can apply through an authorised visa agent appointed by a Singapore Overseas Mission. The agent collects your forms and documents, submits the application through ICA’s e-Service, and gives you the e-Visa if it is approved. This is the route most applicants in Pakistan use.

Route 3: At the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission. You can also liaise directly with the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission for its application procedure. ICA states plainly that it does not accept visa applications over the immigration counters, so do not travel to Singapore hoping to apply on arrival.

Step-by-step application guide

Choose your route. Decide whether a local contact will apply for you through SAVE, or whether you will use an authorised visa agent. If you use an agent, confirm in writing that the agent is authorised, what the total charge is, and what is included.
Complete Form 14A. This is the visa application form. It must be completed and signed by you, the applicant. ICA may ask for the form to be submitted, so keep the signed original safe.
Arrange Form V39A if it applies to your route. This is the Letter of Introduction for Visa Application, signed by your local contact. Your agent or local contact will tell you whether it is needed for your application.
Prepare your photo and passport copy. You need a recent passport-sized colour photograph taken within the last three months, and a photocopy of your passport bio-data page. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of your entry into Singapore.
Gather your supporting documents. See the checklist below. Agents and local contacts submit supporting evidence with the application, so prepare clean, legible copies.
Submit and pay. The application is submitted online through ICA’s e-Service. The S$30 processing fee is paid online by Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, or through internet banking. If you use an agent, the agent normally handles the submission and collects the fee plus their service charge from you.
Wait for the decision. Check the status through your agent or local contact, using the application reference number and your travel document number in ICA’s Enquire Application Status function.
Print your e-Visa. If approved, your local contact, authorised visa agent or strategic partner can print a copy of your e-Visa from the e-Service. Carry the printout with your passport when you travel, and keep a digital copy on your phone as well.
Submit your SG Arrival Card. Within three days before arrival, complete the free SG Arrival Card online. See the section below. It is separate from your visa and does not replace it.

Documents Required

ICA’s SAVE e-Service lists the core items every application needs. The supporting documents below are the evidence agents and local contacts normally attach to show that the trip is genuine, funded and temporary.

Core documents (required by ICA)

Document	Notes
Form 14A	Completed and signed by the applicant
Form V39A	Letter of Introduction, signed by the local contact, if applicable to your route
Passport-sized colour photograph	Recent, taken within the last three months, meeting ICA’s photo guidelines
Photocopy of passport bio-data page	Passport valid at least 6 months from the date of entry into Singapore

Supporting documents (prepare these as well)

Passport. Original passport with at least six months validity from your date of entry, plus copies of previous passports if you have them.
National identity card. A clear copy of your CNIC, both sides.
Proof of purpose. Hotel booking or an invitation from your host in Singapore, and a short travel plan showing your dates and what you intend to do.
Return or onward ticket. A confirmed booking showing that you will leave Singapore. ICA lists confirmed onward or return tickets among the standard entry requirements.
Proof of funds. Recent bank statements showing that you can support yourself during the stay. There is no official minimum balance published by ICA; what matters is that the funds are consistent with your trip, your income and your ties in Pakistan.
Proof of ties to Pakistan. Employment letter stating your position, salary and approved leave; business registration documents if you are self-employed; or evidence of family ties. These help show that you intend to return.
Family documents if travelling together. Marriage certificate or Family Registration Certificate (FRC) where relevant, and birth certificates for children travelling with you.
Cover letter. A short, honest letter stating who you are, why you are visiting, your dates, where you will stay, who is funding the trip, and that you will return before your permitted stay ends.

Travel documents and checklist being prepared for a visa application — Prepare clean, readable copies of every document before you apply

Make sure every document is legible, that names and dates match your passport exactly, and that translations are provided for anything not in English. Inconsistent or incomplete paperwork is one of the most common causes of delay.

Fees and Additional Costs

The government fee for a Singapore entry visa is refreshingly simple. There is one official charge, and it is the same whichever route you use.

Cost	Amount	Notes
ICA visa processing fee	S$30 per application	Non-refundable, whether the application is approved, refused or withdrawn
Authorised visa agent service charge	Varies by agent	Confirm the amount in writing before you commit; it is separate from the S$30
SG Arrival Card	Free	Submitted through ICA’s official SGAC e-Service or the MyICA Mobile app
Travel insurance	Varies	Not mandatory, but strongly recommended for medical cover and trip disruption

The S$30 fee is paid online using a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, or through internet banking. If an agent submits for you, they will collect it from you along with their service charge.

Two warnings will save you money. First, the SG Arrival Card is free, and ICA explicitly says it does not support or endorse commercial services that charge a fee to submit it. Use only the official SGAC e-Service or the MyICA Mobile app. Second, the S$30 processing fee is non-refundable even if your application is refused or you withdraw it, so it pays to submit a complete and accurate application the first time.

Processing Time and When to Apply

ICA states that visa applications are generally processed within three working days, excluding the day of submission. Some applications take longer, and each application is considered on its own merits.

In practice, that means you should treat three working days as the normal case, not a promise. Agent timelines in Pakistan often run longer because of document collection, courier time and seasonal demand. Apply at least two weeks before your travel date, and earlier if you are travelling in a peak period such as school holidays or around major festivals. Do not book non-refundable flights or hotels until your e-Visa is approved.

You can check the status of your application through ICA’s Enquire Application Status function, using your visa application reference number and your travel document number. Your agent or local contact can do this for you.

The SG Arrival Card: Separate, Free and Mandatory

The SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with Electronic Health Declaration is not a visa, and holding an approved visa does not exempt you from it. Nearly all travellers must submit the SGAC before arriving in Singapore.

The rules, as published by ICA, are:

Cost: Free. ICA does not support or endorse commercial services that charge a fee to submit it.
When: Within three days before arrival, including the day of arrival. For example, if you arrive on a Friday, you can submit from Wednesday onwards.
How: Through the official SGAC e-Service on ICA’s website, or through the MyICA Mobile app.
Who: All travellers, with only two exceptions: passengers transiting through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance, and residents (citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass holders) travelling through the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints.
What it includes: Your arrival information plus an electronic health declaration. Making a false declaration is an offence under the Infectious Diseases Act and can lead to prosecution.
Confirmation: You receive an acknowledgement email at the address you declare in the SGAC.

Submit the card in the correct window. Submitting it too early is a common mistake; the system only accepts submissions within the three-day window. If your health status changes after you have submitted, update your declaration through the “Update SGAC” feature in the e-Service.

After Approval: Arrival and the e-Pass

When your e-Visa is approved, print a copy and carry it with your passport. Airlines may ask to see it before boarding, and you should be ready to show your return ticket and proof of funds if asked.

At the checkpoint, present your travel document to the ICA officer. Since 11 March 2022, all foreign visitors have been notified digitally of their Visit Pass (e-Pass) by email instead of receiving an endorsement in their passport. The e-Pass notification states the period of stay granted and the last day of stay allowed. Make sure the email address you gave in your SG Arrival Card is valid and that you can access it during your trip.

If you need to stay longer than the period granted, you must apply for a Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) extension before your current pass expires. Extensions are subject to approval and are not guaranteed. Never overstay: overstaying in Singapore is a serious immigration offence that can lead to fines, detention and future entry problems.

Common Reasons Applications Are Delayed or Refused

ICA does not publish a list of refusal reasons, and every application is judged on its own merits. From the published requirements, the avoidable problems are clear:

Incomplete or inconsistent forms. A Form 14A with blank fields, a signature missing, or details that do not match the passport invites delay.
Weak or inconsistent finances. Bank statements that do not match your stated income, or a sudden large deposit with no explanation, raise questions.
No clear purpose. A vague itinerary, no hotel booking and no host details make it hard to see the trip as genuine.
Weak ties to Pakistan. No employment evidence, no family ties and no reason to return are the classic profile of an overstay risk.
Previous immigration problems. A prior overstay, refusal or false statement in any country will count against you. Never hide it; answer honestly.
Applying through an unauthorised agent. Use only an authorised visa agent appointed by a Singapore Overseas Mission, or a genuine local contact. A dishonest agent who invents bookings or documents can destroy your credibility with ICA.

If your application is refused, you will not get the S$30 fee back. You can reapply, but only after addressing the weakness that led to the refusal. Reapplying immediately with the same documents rarely helps.

Singapore on a Short Trip: What to See

Most first-time visitors spend three to five days in Singapore, which is enough for the highlights without rushing. Start at Marina Bay: the Marina Bay Sands resort, the ArtScience Museum and the Merlion are all within easy walking distance of each other. Next door is Gardens by the Bay, home to the Supertree Grove, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest. Sentosa Island covers beaches, family attractions and the cable car. For culture and food, walk through Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam, and eat at a hawker centre: Singapore’s hawker culture is recognised by UNESCO, and a plate of chicken rice or laksa at a hawker stall is one of the country’s great experiences.

Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum lit up at night, reflected in Marina Bay — Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s most recognisable landmark

Getting around is simple. The MRT and bus network covers almost everything a tourist needs, and the city is compact enough that taxis and ride-hailing are affordable for short hops. Singapore is tropical and humid all year, so plan indoor attractions for the middle of the day and carry water.

Combining Singapore With Malaysia

Singapore sits at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, and many Pakistani travellers pair it with Malaysia in a single trip. Kuala Lumpur is a short flight or a comfortable bus ride away, and the two countries complement each other well: Singapore for its polish and compact sights, Malaysia for its islands, food and value.

If you are planning a combined trip, read our Malaysia guide alongside this one: Malaysia Visit Visa From Pakistan 2026. Malaysia runs its own separate eVisa system, so you need both visas before you travel. Also useful if you are building a wider Southeast Asia itinerary is our Thailand Visit Visa From Pakistan 2026 guide. If your route transits through the Gulf, our UAE Visit Visa From Pakistan 2026 guide explains the stopover options.

If your Asia trip extends beyond Southeast Asia, see also our Japan visit visa from Pakistan guide.

Marina Bay at night with the Singapore skyline reflected on the water — Marina Bay at night

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Singapore?

Yes. ICA requires holders of travel documents issued by Pakistan to hold a valid Singapore entry visa before travelling. There is no visa on arrival for ordinary Pakistani passport holders.

Can I apply for a Singapore visa myself from Pakistan?

Not directly. Applications are submitted through a local contact in Singapore using the SAVE system, through an authorised visa agent appointed by a Singapore Overseas Mission, or at the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission. ICA does not accept visa applications over the immigration counters.

How much does a Singapore visa cost from Pakistan?

The ICA processing fee is S$30 per application and is non-refundable. If you use an authorised visa agent, the agent adds their own service charge, which varies. Confirm the total in writing before you commit. The SG Arrival Card is free.

How long does a Singapore visa take for Pakistanis?

ICA states that applications are generally processed within three working days, excluding the day of submission, although some take longer. In practice, allow at least two weeks before travel to cover document collection and any additional checks.

What is the difference between the visa and the SG Arrival Card?

The visa is pre-entry permission to travel to Singapore and seek entry. The SG Arrival Card is a separate, free arrival declaration with a health declaration that almost all travellers must submit within three days before arrival. You need both. The SGAC is not a visa.

How long can I stay in Singapore on a visit visa?

Your visa’s validity is shown on the e-Visa. The actual length of stay is set by the Visit Pass (e-Pass) issued at the checkpoint on arrival, and it is not tied to the visa’s validity. For most short social visits, the stay granted is up to 30 days. Check your e-Pass email and leave before the last day shown.

Can I extend my stay in Singapore?

You can apply for a Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) extension before your current pass expires. Extensions are subject to approval and are not guaranteed. Never overstay while waiting for a decision.

Can I work in Singapore on a visit visa?

No. A visit visa does not allow any form of employment, paid work or business activity. Working on a visit visa is an offence and can lead to fines, detention and removal.

Do children need a separate visa?

Yes. Every traveller, regardless of age, must hold a valid individually issued travel document, and each child needs their own visa application. Collective travel documents are not accepted.

What if my Singapore visa application is refused?

The S$30 fee is not refunded. You can reapply, but only after fixing the weakness that led to the refusal, such as incomplete documents, unclear purpose or weak evidence of ties to Pakistan. Reapplying immediately with the same documents rarely changes the outcome.

Final Word

The Singapore visit visa process for Pakistani applicants is one of the more straightforward ones in this region: one government fee, a fully electronic application, and a decision that normally arrives within days. The travellers who run into trouble are usually the ones who apply late, submit incomplete paperwork, or pay a third-party site for the free SG Arrival Card.

Apply through a genuine route, prepare honest and consistent documents, apply at least two weeks before you travel, and submit your free SG Arrival Card within the three-day window. Do that, and Singapore’s waterfront, gardens, hawker centres and neighbourhoods will be waiting for you.

Disclaimer: This guide is independent editorial content, not immigration advice. Visa rules change, and ICA decides every application on its own merits. Always confirm the current requirements on ICA’s official website before you apply.