Visit — Singapore entry visa: Sri Lankan citizen in United States → Singapore
Sri Lankan citizens living in the United States need a Singapore entry visa — apply through an authorised visa agent or the Singapore Overseas Mission with jurisdiction over their US address, and submit the SG Arrival Card before arrival.
Singapore entry visa for a short social visit, applied for via an authorised visa agent or a Singapore Overseas Mission.
- Validity
- Entry visa valid for the period shown on the visa, set by ICA per application (apply about 30 days before travel so the visa validity covers your visit). This visa validity is separate from your length of stay, which is the visit pass (e-Pass) ICA grants at the checkpoint on arrival.
- Entries
- Single or multiple entry, as issued by ICA.
- Max stay per visit
- A short-stay visit pass is granted at the checkpoint on arrival (commonly up to 30 days) — confirm with ICA.
When to start
Start 7–30 days before your travel date.
Your travel document is on Singapore's entry-visa list, so you need a valid Singapore entry visa before you travel.
Submit your visa application through an authorised visa agent appointed by the Singapore Overseas Missions, or at the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission.
Before arrival, submit the SG Arrival Card online — it is not a visa and is required of every traveller.
What you'll need
- Singapore entry visa — A valid Singapore entry visa, obtained before travel via an authorised visa agent or Overseas Mission. ✓ verified
Where you'll apply
Apply through an authorised visa agent appointed by the Singapore Overseas Missions, or at the Singapore Overseas Mission with jurisdiction over your US address. ICA does not accept visa applications at the immigration counter.
Fees
| Singapore entry visa | varies |
Gotchas to watch
- Singapore entry visas are lodged through an authorised visa agent or a Singapore Overseas Mission, who handle the application form and any supporting documents — confirm the exact list with them.
- Possession of a valid visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore — the officer decides at the checkpoint.
- ICA does not accept visa applications at the immigration counter — apply before you travel.
- The SG Arrival Card is required of all travellers but is not a visa.