Singapore Business Visa

The Singapore study visa is relatively straightforward and in most cases can be applied for by the institute that accepted you hence you may not even have to visit the Consulate or Embassy of Singapore in your home country. You will, however, have to show proof that you can pay for your education to the institute where you have applied. The institute will then process your visa application directly in Singapore and when you arrive in Singapore you will have to submit your passport copies, health forms, photographs and other required documents.

Business visit visa:

Foreign entrepreneurs who would like to visit Singapore for a short duration can apply for Singapore business visit visa. This type of visa is suitable for business conferences, events, and meetings which require few days of stay in Singapore. The validity of this Singapore visa is 30 days or 90 days depending on the nationality of the applicant. In case an entrepreneur is going to make a series of short visits, he or she can apply for multiple entry business visa which lets its holder exit and re-enter Singapore for 9 weeks. In case the business plan extends more than one month, an appropriate long-term business visa must be acquired by the entrepreneur.

EntrePass:

For those who plan to open new business ventures in Singapore need to obtain EntrePass. This type of Singapore business visa is a work pass given only if there is substantial potential in your business venture. In order to acquire this visa, the applicant should have an impressive and outstanding background in business management. The applicant can only apply for an Entrepass if he or she is intending to establish a public limited company, and has at least 50000 SGD as paid-up capital for the startup along with a favorable business plan. This visa does not allow its holder to establish startups in cafes and food courts, bars, nightclubs and lounges, Reflexology, Acupuncture and massage parlours, traditional Chinese medicine businesses, employment agencies, and geomancy business. The applicant can apply for EntrePass only before the conception of the business or within 6 months from its registration in Singapore. The pass is valid for a year and should be renewed annually.

Singapore Business Visa Requirements:

• A valid passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of arrival in Singapore. The passport should not be handwritten and should have at least two blank pages for visa stampings.
• Visa application form duly completed and signed without any errors and omissions. Any incomplete details or false information will lead to rejection of visa.
• Two colour passport size photograph in white background. The specification should be 35mm width and 45mm height and 80% of photo area should cover the face and shoulders of the applicant. The photograph should be undamaged and clear. Use of headgear, sunglasses, eyeglasses or any accessory which might cover the facial features should be avoided. Photographs should not be older than 3 months from the date of submission of visa application.
• Photocopy of Residency identity card.
• Nonrefundable Visa fee of SGD 30 per application and additional fees for visa services.
• Confirmed flight tickets, travel plan and accommodation details in Singapore
• A covering letter from applicant’s company stating the purpose of travel and information of contact details of the applicant while staying in Singapore.
• Bank statements of last 6months as financial proof for sustaining in Singapore during the duration of the stay.
• Letter of invitation from the inviting Singapore Company.
• A Letter of Introduction (FormV39A) duly filled and signed by a representative of the inviting company who must be a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident and above 21 years of age.