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SINGAPORE EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | Note | | (a) Women more than 24 weeks pregnant must obtain a letter from a doctor confirming that it is safe for them to travel and a Social Visit Pass prior to arrival; apply at the High Commission or Embassy. (b) Severe penalties are imposed on those found in possession of narcotics; the death penalty is in force for those convicted of trafficking in heroin or morphine. (c) Regulations are subject to change at short notice and all visitors are therefore advised to check with the High Commission or Embassy before leaving. | | | Passports | | Passport valid for 6 months beyond date of departure required by all. | | | Visas | | Required only by the following:
(a) nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China (PR), CIS, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam, Yemen and holders of Palestinan Authority passports*;
(b) those holding Refugee Travel Documents issued by Middle Eastern countries;
(c) those holding Hong Kong Document of Identity cards and holders of a Macau SAR Travel Permit.
* All countries mentioned in (a), except Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam require a letter from a local sponsor (Singapore registered company, citizen or permanent resident) bearing responsibility for the visitor's stay. | | | | | 1. All other nationals require a Social Visit Pass, which is issued on arrival (at the discretion of the Immigration Officer) provided the traveller holds a passport valid for 6 months beyond date of departure, confirmed onward or return travel documentation, and sufficient funds to cover expenses for the duration of stay. For nationals holding British and Irish passports, the maximum length of stay is 30 days, for other nationals the maximum length of stay is 14 days. Visitors on a Social Visit Pass are not permitted to work in Singapore. For stays over 3 months, applications must be made for a Long Term Social Visit Pass, for which a local sponsor (such as a Singapore national or organisation) is required. The maximum extension is 90 days per every 12 months. To aquire an extension, the immigration authorities in Singapore should be contacted. The price of the extension is subject to the immigration officer's discretion. | | | Types of visa and cost | | Visa, Social Visit Pass (short- or long-term), Professional Visit Pass, Student Pass and Transit. Application packs with instructions and prevailing visa costs at the time of application are obtainable from the High Commission. | | | Validity | | Social Visit/Student Pass: Maximum of 3 months. Professional Visit Pass: Up to 6 months (at the discretion of the Singapore Immigration Department). Visa: Enquire at High Commission or Embassy. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at High Commission or Embassy). | | | Application requirements | | For Social Visit Pass: (a) Valid travel documents. (b) Sufficient funds. (c) 1 passport-size photo. (d) 2 completed application forms. (e) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of arriving in Singapore. For Student Pass: (a) Valid travel documents. (b) 2 passport-size photos. (c) 2 copies of acceptance letter from college/university in Singapore. (d) 2 completed application forms. (e) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of arriving in Singapore. For Professional Visit Pass: (a) Valid travel documents (photocopy of passport will suffice). (b) 2 passport-size photos. (c) 2 copies of letters from own and sponsoring company respectively. (d) 2 copies of letter stating the purpose for visit. (e) 2 completed application forms. (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of arriving in Singapore. For Visa: (a) Valid passport. (b) 2 completed application forms. (c) 2 passport-size photos. (d) 2 copies of letter stating purpose for visit. (e) 2 copies of a letter from local sponsor in Singapore. (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of arriving in Singapore. | | | Note | | Application requirements and visa costs differ for Indian and Myanmar nationals and other nationals. | | | Working days required | | From 4 days (nationals of India and Myanmar) to 4 weeks (other nationals). | | | Temporary residence | | Apply to Consulate (or Consular section of High Commission or Embassy), who will forward application to the authorities in Singapore. | | | Addresses | | Singapore Tourism Board | | Tourism Court, 1 Orchard Spring Lane 247729
Tel: (6) 736 6622. Fax: (6) 736 9423. E-mail: stb_sog@stb.gov.sg
Website: http://stb.com.sg/ or http://visitsingapore.com/ | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. That's why your previous passport, marked "canceled," will be returned to you with your new one. | |  More Resources | | | | Forums |  | Expats Travel Forums
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