Step-by-step guide for the Singapore entry visa


Posted by Natvisa Content Team | Updated on Jan 21, 2025

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If you are a traveler from a visa-eligible country going to Singapore, then you must fill out Form 14 A, also known as a Singapore Entry Visa Application form.

Please note embassy officials require it. It will also be requested by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) when applying for your online visa via SAVE (Submission of Application for Visa Electronically).

To obtain a Singapore visa, you must ensure that Form 14 A is filled in legibly. Please note that filling an incomplete Form 14 A for Singapore will lead to a delay.

We suggest writing your email id and telephone number on the top right-hand corners of the Singapore 14 A Form. This way, the embassy can contact you if the immigration officials wish to establish further correspondence.

Currently, only citizens of visa-eligible countries traveling to Singapore are required to fill out Form 14 A.

Form 14 A not needed for U.S. travelers

Form 14A will not be applicable to U.S. citizens as they are not listed in the visa-required countries list. Since U.S international passport holders are not required to apply for a visa prior entering to Singapore, an entry visa application will not be relevant to them.

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If you are an American traveler who is already in Singapore and wishes to extend your stay further, the application for a social visit pass extension can be done through this ICA official website.

Step-by-step breakdown of Form 14 A

The form clearly states "Form 14 A" at the top of the application. Below it, the words " Immigration Act 1959, Section 55 [1]" are mentioned. On the top left corner is the heading "Notes," where you are advised to check (place a tick mark) where appropriate in the form.

In the right-hand corner, you will find a section for affixing photographs where it is mentioned, "Affix a recent photograph here."

Although it is not mentioned on the form, Singapore Visa requirements list that a photograph should be taken within three months. It is followed by the heading in the center, "Application for Entry Visa."

Part 1: Your personal details

In the first section, you are supposed to write your full name as mentioned on the travel document. There are adequate boxes to fill out each letter of your name.

Singapore’s Entry Visa Application form expects you to declare your alternate name or "Alias."The next section is the Date of Birth, which should be filled in as DD-MM-YYYY format. This is followed by the declaration of gender, where you should fill out Male or Female.

In the next section, demarcated by a line, you must declare your Marital Status. While filling out Form 14 A, we had to choose from the following options:

  • Single
  • Married
  • Divorced
  • Separated
  • Widowed
  • Cohabited
  • Customary

Thereon, you need to declare the Nationality/Citizenship of your Spouse.

If you have a spouse, who is Singaporean, you must check the relevant box ("Singapore Citizen") and fill out the respective NRIC number.

The second option is if the spouse is a "Singapore Permanent Resident," followed by the NRIC number box.

If you choose the option "others," you need to specify it on the form.

Ethnicity

In the next segment, we had to fill out the following fields:

  1. Country/Place of Birth
  2. State/ Province of Birth
  3. Race: For instance, Chinese, Malay, Indian, Caucasian, etc
  4. Nationality/ Citizenship
  5. Travel Document Details

Type of travel document

In another section, you need to declare the type of travel document held by you:

  • Service Passport
  • Diplomatic Passport
  • Official Passport
  • Document of Identity
  • International Passport
  • Certificate of Identity
  • Others (travelers should specify)

In the field that follows, you must write down the travel document number. This is followed by the issuance and expiration date of your travel document in DD-MM-YYYY (date, month, and year format).

Applicants can then declare their country or place of issue to complete the first part of the form.The last section of Page 1 of the form is where Chinese nationals are required to fill in their PRC ID number.

At the bottom of the page, in the left-hand corner, it is written IMM 14 A. In the center, the numbering "1," and below it are the words "This Form is Issued Free."

Second page of Form 14 A

In this section, you need to fill out the address, place of origin, and residence in this section. It is further subdivided into the following four fields:

  1. Country/Place of Origin/Residence: Applicants need to mention their country’s name.
  2. Division/ State Province of Origin/ Residence: Travelers should fill in the name of their state.
  3. Prefecture of Origin/ Residence: Visitors must fill in the zip code.
  4. County/District of Origin/Residence: Travelers need to mention their county.

In the next line, you can write down the full address. Please note that the address on your passport should match the address on the form. Many travelers have reported on forums that their entry visa form was rejected because the address did not match.

This marks the end of Part 1 of the form.

Part 2: Visa type and purpose of visit

In this section, those of you planning to visit Singapore must mention your email addresses, contact numbers, and occupations. The next segment gives you choices related to your education.

While filling out Form 14 A to obtain a Singapore entry visa, we had to mention our highest academic and professional qualifications. We had to choose among the following options:

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Pre-University
  • No formal Education
  • Diploma
  • University
  • Post-Graduate

Thereon, you need to declare your annual income in Singapore Dollars (SGD). Next, you need to fill in the religion you follow on the form. In the next line, you must mention the date of entry in Singapore. We had to fill it in DD-MM-YYYY format.

Type of visa based on entry type

To declare the type of visa you are carrying, you must select from the following option:

  • Triple Journey
  • Multiple Journey
  • Double Journey
  • Single Journey

Purpose of visit: business versus social

In the Singapore Entry Visa Application form, we had to share the purpose of the visit, whether business or social. A business visit is to attend meetings and conferences whereas a social visit is for recreational purposes and to meet friends and family.

This is followed by a blank in the next line, where we had to disclose the details of the visit to Singapore.After this, you need to list how long you plan to stay in Singapore. You have the following options:

  • More than 30 days
  • Less than 30 days

We chose the option more than thirty days and declared it to be a social visit.

If you plan to stay for more than 30 days

If you intend to stay for more than 30 days, you need to state the reason for the intended length of stay and the duration in the next two lines.

This marks the end of the second page. At the bottom left, it is mentioned IMM 14A. It is written "2" at the center of the form, followed by the disclaimer "This Form is Issued Free."

Page 3 of Form 14 A - Singapore entry visa application form

In this segment, if you are planning to go to Singapore, you must mention details related to your address in Singapore.

You need to declare where you will stay in Singapore and need to put a tick mark on the following options, whichever applies to your case:

  • Place of a Relative
  • Friend’s Place
  • Family Relation or Kin
  • Hotel or Boarding House
  • Others

After selecting any of the above options, you will further need to provide a block or house number, floor number, unit number, postal code, street name, contact number, and building name.

In the next section, we had to answer if we had stayed in any other country or place other than ourcountry or place of origin for one year or more during the last five years. Our answer was "No."

If your answer is "Yes," you must furnish details in the next section. The three columns- Country/Place, Address, and Period of Stay (further subdivided into two columns, " From " and "To.") need to be filled out by you.

In the other half of the Singapore entry visa application form, on the third page, you must mention the details of your traveling companions. Please note that this section is only for an applicant who is 12 years old or less at the time of application. No details are required if an airline representative accompanies the applicant.

You need to fill out the following fields, in case you are accompanying a minor:

  1. Relationship of the traveling companion to the applicant
  2. Name of the traveling companion
  3. Date of Birth in DD-MM-YYYY format
  4. Sex, whether Male or Female
  5. Nationality/ Citizenship
  6. Travel Document Number

This marks the end of Page 3. The left-hand corner states "IMM 14 A"; at the center, it states Page 3, followed by the line " This Form is Issued for Free."

Page 4 of your Singapore entry visa application Form 14 A

The last page of your Singapore Entry Visa Application form consists of part 3, part 4, and part 5.

Part 3: particulars of your local contact

In this segment, those of you planning to go to Singapore need to fill out details of your Local contact or Company and Hotels in Singapore.

Depending on whether you have a local contact, staying at your company accommodation or hotel premises, you need to fill out the following fields:

  1. Name of Your Local Contact/Company/Hotel
  2. Relationship of your Local Contact/Company/Your Hotel

In the next line, travelers need to share your contact number and email address of the contact, company, or hotel.

Part 4: antecedent of the applicant

You must answer the following questions in a "Yes" or "No" format:

  1. If you have ever been deported or denied entry to another nation, including Singapore
  2. If you have ever been convicted in a court of law to another country, including Singapore
  3. If you have ever been banned from entering Singapore
  4. If you have ever entered Singapore using an alternate passport or some other name

If the answer to any of the above questions is " Yes," you need to furnish the details in the next few lines allocated for it on the form.

Part 5: your declaration

In the last section of the Singapore Entry Visa Application form, also known as Form 14 A, you need to attest that the information you have shared on the form is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief.

Consequences of false information

You also need to understand that declaring any false, misleading information will lead to prosecution, and all facilities granted under the Singapore Entry Visa Application form will be withdrawn.

Prohibition on certain activities

You must undertake not to misuse any controlled drug and are not allowed to participate in any political activity. In addition, you are advised not to participate in any activity that would make them undesirable or prohibit your entry under the Immigration Act 1959.

Compliance with immigration laws

You need to comply with the provisions of the Immigration Act 1959, and you must follow any regulation that comes under it while you are in Singapore.

Restrictions on criminal activities and employment

You cannot be a part of any criminal offense or indulge in any activity inconsistent with the issuance of the Singapore pass. You further need to undertake that you will not engage in any occupation, employment, or business without a valid work pass issued under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.

Prohibition on overstaying

Thereon, you need to undertake that you will not overstay or remain illegally in Singapore as it is a serious offense. If convicted, the punishment is caning and mandatory imprisonment.

Cancellation of immigration pass

The immigration pass of you and the family member can be canceled if the Controller of Immigration becomes aware of any breach in the undertaking. In such an eventuality, you and the family members will have to leave Singapore within twenty-four hours of the cancellation.

Visa entry discretion

You also need to understand that the Singapore Entry Visa Application form and your visa does not grant you entry into the country. It depends on the discretion of the officials at the points of entry.

Verification of information

While filling out Form 14 A, we had to undertake that the immigration department can verify and obtain relevant information from any source deemed fit for the assessment of our application. Thereon, we had to mention the date and sign the form.

Conclusion of the application form

Page 4 marks the end of the Singapore Entry Visa Application Form (Form 14 A). At the bottom corner, it states "IMM 14 A," followed by the page number "4" and the lines "This Form is Issued Free" below it.

Issues with the form

Form 14 A is a straightforward form. Our advice is to ensure that the details on the form match the passport.

Some travelers have reported that their Singapore Entry Visa Application form was rejected on the grounds that they had shared their correspondence address instead of their permanent address.

Please note Form 14 A (entry visa application) differs from Singapore Form 14, a "Long Term Visit application form."

All incomplete Singapore Entry Visa Application forms will cause delays or may get rejected.

Download your Form 14 A for Singapore entry visa

You can download the entry visa form online and take a printout. On the other hand, you can also obtain it from any of the Singapore Overseas Missions.

Thereon, you must complete the form, fill out each field, and submit it to the Embassy with supporting documents.The visa processing may take three to five days excluding weekends and public holidays.

Signature and supporting documents

After duly signing and completing Form 14 A or the Singapore Entry Visa Application form, you must submit the accompanying documents, such as a passport with at least six months validity and two passport-size-colored photos taken within three months at the Singapore Embassy.

You should note that additional supporting documents, such as a Letter of Introduction (form V39A), may be required on a case-by-case basis.

The Consular office may request an interview or more documents before granting you a visa to Singapore. Our step-by-step breakdown of Form 14 A will guide you in filling in the entry visa form easily, and you can get hold of documents required before filling it.