Visas for Singapore

Citizens of some countries don't need to apply for a visa for Singapore before they arrive if they intend to stay for less than three months. These include nationals of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the US, the UK and Ireland, among others, but exclude India, Russia and China. Visas for Singapore

All expats would need an Employment Pass to work in Singapore or a Study Pass to study. Expats will need to begin by finding employment or gaining acceptance to an institution to qualify.

The government has been under some pressure to reduce the country's intake of foreigners and to hire more Singaporean citizens for jobs where qualified locals can be found. But there is still a high demand for qualified foreigners in certain industries, so securing a job and getting sponsored by a Singaporean company can still be easier than in many other countries.

Visit pass for Singapore (for visa-exempt countries)

Travellers to Singapore Visa for Indians exempt countries will be granted a short-term Visit Pass on arrival, which is valid for 90 days. Those entering on business (as consultants or temporary workers) will be granted a Miscellaneous Work Pass, also valid for 90 days.

Visitors will need:

A passport valid for six months beyond the date of entry

Proof of onward/return travel

Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the visit

A short-term Visit Pass can be extended from within Singapore at the Visitor's Services Centre for an additional 89 days provided that the traveller can find a Singaporean sponsor, who will need to accompany them when making their application.

Entry visa for Singapore (for all other countries)

Citizens not from a visa-exempt country will need to apply for an Entry Visa, which can be done online at the website for Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority or at a Singapore Overseas Mission office in their home country.

In addition to the requirements for the short-term Visit Pass, applicants will need:

A completed application form

Recent passport-sized colour photo

A copy of applicant's passport (valid for six months after date of entry)

A letter of Introduction from a businessman, citizen or permanent resident in Singapore

If needed, a printout of the Singapore Company’s business profile from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

Employment pass for Singapore

If wanting to work in Singapore, it's necessary to find employment so the employer can apply for an Employment Pass (EP) on the applicant's behalf. The EP is the equivalent of a work visa or work permit in other destinations.

[Source: http://www.expatarrivals.com/singapore/visas-for-singapore]