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Last updated April 2026 · Verified against official sources
Singapore Visa Cost for Indians 2026 , Complete Breakdown
The Singapore e-visa costs $22 , approximately Rs 2,100 at current exchange rates. That is the complete government fee, paid once at the official portal, the same for single and multiple entry. There are no additional charges on the official site. The confusion about Singapore Visa cost almost always comes from agent websites that charge Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 for filling a 15-minute form you can complete yourself for Rs 2,100.
📑 In This Article
- All Singapore Visa Types and Their Fees
- Full 7-Day Trip Cost from India
- Hidden Costs Most Indians Miss
- 6 Ways to Reduce Your Singapore Trip Cost
- Frequently Asked Questions About Cost
- Singapore vs Other Southeast Asia Destinations for Indians
- Before You Apply , Final Checklist
- Common Mistakes Singapore Travelers Wish They Had Known
- Singapore Visa Guide by Departure City
Cost at a Glance
E-Visa Fee
Rs 2,100
~$22 · Non-refundable
Multiple Entry
Same Price
Always choose this
Via Agent
Rs 5,000+
Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 markup , avoidable
Refundable?
No
Non-refundable if rejected
All Singapore Visa Types and Their Fees
| Visa Type | Fee | Processing | Stay | Who Needs It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa (Social Visit — Single Entry) | Rs 2,100 | 3 to 5 working days | 30 days | First-time Singapore visitors or those without strong travel history |
| Tourist e-Visa (Social Visit — Multiple Entry) | Rs 2,100 | 3 to 5 working days | 30 days | Regular Singapore visitors, strong travel history, existing visa records |
| 96-Hour Visa Free Transit (VFTF) | Rs 0 | Instant — no application | 4 days | Indians transiting through Singapore with valid visa from US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, or Switzerland |
| Visit Pass Extension (inside Singapore) | Rs 2,500 | Same day at ICA Building | 30 days | Travelers who need more than 30 days inside Singapore — rare, discretionary |
Full 7-Day Trip Cost from India
5-Day Singapore Trip from India — Full Cost Breakdown 2026RangeTypical
Return flights — Delhi or Mumbai to SingaporeRs 14,000 to Rs 30,000Rs 20,000
Hotel — budget to mid-range, 5 nightsRs 12,500 to Rs 35,000Rs 22,000
Food per day — hawker centres to restaurantsRs 1,200 to Rs 3,000 per dayRs 10,500
MRT and local transport, 5 daysRs 1,000 to Rs 2,500Rs 1,500
Travel insurance, 5 daysRs 600 to Rs 1,200Rs 900
Local SIM — Singtel or StarHub, 5-day dataRs 500 to Rs 900Rs 700
Activities — Gardens, Sentosa, UniversalRs 3,000 to Rs 15,000Rs 8,000
Total for 7 daysRs 34,700 to Rs 87,600Rs 66,700
Hidden Costs Most Indians Miss
Universal Studios and Sentosa Island entry fees
Universal Studios Singapore: Rs 5,500 per adult. Sentosa SEA Aquarium: Rs 3,000. Beach Club Sentosa: covers entry plus F&B. A full Sentosa day for two adults easily costs Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 including transport, food, and entry. Budget separately if Sentosa is on your itinerary.
Singapore is genuinely expensive for food
Hawker centre meals: Rs 350 to Rs 600 per dish. Casual restaurants: Rs 800 to Rs 1,500 per person. Mid-range restaurant for two: Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000. Singapore is significantly more expensive than KL, Bangkok, or Bali for food. Budget Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,500 per person per day minimum for food.
Changi Jewel and airport shopping
Changi Airport’s Jewel complex is a major tourist attraction with the world’s largest indoor waterfall. The Rain Vortex is free to see. But the shopping, food, and entertainment inside cost money. Budget Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000 if you plan to spend time in Changi Jewel beyond the waterfall viewpoint.
MRT airport to city transport
MRT from Changi Airport to central Singapore (City Hall, Orchard) costs approximately Rs 130 to Rs 180. A taxi or Grab for the same journey costs Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500. The MRT is fast (30 to 35 minutes to Orchard), air-conditioned, and the obvious choice. For a couple, the MRT saves Rs 2,400 to Rs 4,600 compared to a taxi for airport transfers alone.
Singapore dollar exchange rates
Singapore dollars are not freely available in India. Exchange rates at Indian airports are poor. Use a zero-forex card (Niyo Global, IDFC FIRST WOW) for all Singapore spending and withdraw SGD from Singapore ATMs near your hotel where rates are competitive. This saves Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 on a Rs 70,000 Singapore Trip.
Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome and Cloud Forest entry
The outdoor Supertree Grove area of Gardens by the Bay is free. The Flower Dome and Cloud Forest conservatories are paid entry: approximately Rs 1,900 per adult combined. Both are worth visiting but budget separately. The free outdoor light show at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM nightly is excellent.
What Agents Are Actually Doing
Every rupee above Rs 2,100 that a visa agent charges is for filling the same form available at the official portal. There is no special relationship with the Singapore government, no faster processing, no reduced rejection risk. Apply at https://www.ica.gov.sg/ and save Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000.
6 Ways to Reduce Your Singapore Trip Cost
1
Fly on Scoot or IndiGo — not Singapore Airlines for Singapore on a budget
Singapore Airlines and SIA subsidiary SilkAir charge Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 more per person than Scoot for the same Delhi-SIN or Mumbai-SIN route. Scoot is owned by Singapore Airlines — same Changi airport, different terminal (Terminal 1 for SIA, Terminal 2 for Scoot). Return fares on Scoot from India start at Rs 12,000 booked 6 to 8 weeks ahead. IndiGo also operates on some India-SIN routes competitively.
2
Stay in Little India or Bugis — not Orchard Road
Hotels on Orchard Road charge Rs 7,000 to Rs 15,000 per night. Equivalent quality in Little India (Mustafa area) or Bugis costs Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,000 per night. Both are central and on the MRT. For a 5-night Singapore trip, staying in Little India instead of Orchard saves Rs 20,000 to Rs 45,000 on accommodation alone. Little India also has the most authentic and cheapest Indian food in Singapore.
3
Eat at hawker centres — not Marina Bay restaurants
Chicken rice, laksa, or char kway teow at a hawker centre: Rs 300 to Rs 500. Same type of food at a Marina Bay Sands restaurant: Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000. Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, and Old Airport Road hawker centre are three of the best in Singapore. One hawker meal per day saves Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 per person per trip.
4
Use the MRT everywhere — never taxis
Singapore MRT covers virtually every tourist destination. Adult fare: Rs 90 to Rs 200 per journey. Grab from Orchard to Marina Bay: Rs 600 to Rs 1,200. MRT for the same: Rs 120. For a couple making 4 journeys daily over 5 days, the difference is Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000. Buy a Singapore Tourist Pass (Rs 900 for 3 days unlimited MRT) if you plan to move around a lot.
5
Apply for visa early to avoid express fees
Standard Singapore Visa processing through an authorised agent costs Rs 3,100 total. Express processing claims 24 to 48 hour delivery but costs Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000. Apply 3 to 4 weeks before your trip and the standard processing time (3 to 5 working days) is never a problem. Express fees are entirely avoidable with good planning.
6
Use a zero-forex card for all Singapore spending
Standard Indian card: 1 to 3.5% forex markup per transaction. On a Rs 67,000 Singapore trip that is Rs 670 to Rs 2,345 in fees. Niyo Global and IDFC FIRST WOW have zero forex markup. Both are free to set up and work at all Singapore ATMs and card terminals.
7
Gardens by the Bay outdoor section is free
The Supertree Grove, Heritage Gardens, and Dragonfly Lake at Gardens by the Bay are completely free to enter and explore. The famous Supertree light show at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM nightly is also free — just show up. The paid Flower Dome and Cloud Forest conservatories are optional but worth Rs 1,900 each per adult. Many visitors skip the conservatories and still have an excellent Gardens experience for Rs 0.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cost
What is the Singapore Visa cost in rupees for Indians in 2026?
$22 (approximately Rs 2,100). Same for single and multiple entry. Paid online at the official portal via international Visa or Mastercard. The fee is non-refundable. Third-party agents charge Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 extra for filling the same form , apply directly at https://www.ica.gov.sg/ and save that amount.
Is the Singapore Visa fee refundable if rejected?
No. The Rs 2,100 fee is non-refundable whether your application is approved, rejected, or cancelled. You pay the same fee again when reapplying after a rejection. Getting the photo background right (white, not grey) and copying your name exactly from your passport prevents the most common rejection causes.
Does single entry cost less than multiple entry for Singapore?
Single entry costs Rs 2,100 ($22). Multiple entry costs Rs 2,100 ($22) if a separate type exists. Check the visa types table above for the exact fee for each entry type for Singapore.
Why do agents charge Rs 5,000+ for Singapore Visa when it costs Rs 2,100?
Agents fill the same 15-minute form available at the official portal for Rs 2,100. Their markup , Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 , goes entirely as profit. You receive the identical visa in the identical timeframe. Apply at https://www.ica.gov.sg/ yourself and keep the difference.
What is the total cost of a Singapore trip from India?
For a 7-day trip: visa Rs 2,100, flights Rs 2,850 to Rs 55,750, hotel Rs 17,500 to Rs 28,000, food and transport Rs 8,400 to Rs 14,000, extras Rs 5,000 to Rs 11,000. Total: Rs 34,700 to Rs 87,600.
Singapore vs Other Southeast Asia Destinations for Indians
| Country | Visa for Indians | Fee | Stay | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Visa required — e-Visa through agent | Rs 3,100 | 30 days stay | Urban luxury, Changi, food, clean city, safety |
| Malaysia | Visa-free until 31 Dec 2026 | Rs 0 | 30 days stay | Cities, Langkawi, Penang, cheaper than Singapore |
| Thailand | Visa-free (open-ended) | Rs 0 | 30 days stay | Beaches, temples, nightlife, street food |
| Bali Indonesia | e-VOA + Tourist Levy | Rs 3,380 | 30 days stay | Rice terraces, temples, wellness, honeymoon |
| Vietnam | E-visa required | Rs 2,100 | 90 days stay | History, food, Ha Long Bay, budget travel |
Before You Apply , Final Checklist
Check These Before Submitting Payment
- Photo background is pure white , verified by zooming into corners. Use remove.bg if any grey. Saves Rs 2,100 reapplication cost.
- Name copied exactly from passport , full name including middle name, same capitalisation as bio-data page.
- Entry airport matches actual flight , checked against your flight booking or e-ticket, not memory.
- Passport number verified twice , character by character. O vs 0, I vs 1.
- Passport validity at least 6 months beyond entry date , check expiry date now.
- International transactions enabled on your card , in your bank app before opening the form.
- Entry type selected correctly , single or multiple depending on your itinerary. Check fees for each in the visa types table.
- Applying at least 14 days before travel , enough buffer for any rejection and reapplication.
Common Mistakes Singapore Travelers Wish They Had Known
Booking non-refundable flights before getting visa approval. The e-visa takes 3 to 5 working days but can extend during Vietnamese public holidays. Always wait for the approval email before booking flights you cannot cancel.
Using a travel agent for the e-visa. Agents in India charge Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 to fill a 15-minute form available at the official portal for Rs 2,100. The visa you receive is identical. Apply at https://www.ica.gov.sg/ directly.
Printing only one copy of the approval letter. You need it at two points: the check-in counter at the Indian airport, and Singapore immigration on arrival. Print two copies and carry both.
Arriving at the airport with only a phone screen. Some immigration counters in Singapore do not accept phone screens. Physical printed copies are always accepted. Print before you leave home.
Choosing the wrong entry type. Single entry (Rs 2,100) is right for a Vietnam-only trip. Multiple entry (check visa types table for Singapore fee) is needed if you plan to exit to Cambodia or Laos and return. Confirm which you need before paying.
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Cost: Rs 2,100. Processing: 3 to 5 working days. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.
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Updated April 2026. For information only. Verify at official sources before booking travel.
📅 Published: April 30, 2026