Singapore Visa Information

Embassy / Commission

Singapore High Commission
E-6, Chandragupta Marg, Chanak
New Delhi - 110 021
New Delhi-110021
Phones : 011-2688 5659/2688 6506/ 2687 7939
Fax : 2688 6798
eMAIL pop:
Working Hours : Monday to Friday: 0830 to 1630

Consulate
Consulate of the Republic of Singapore
No. 94, Sakhar Bhawan,
230, Nariman Point,
Mumbai-400021
T: 2043209/ 3205/ 3211
F: 2855812

Consulate of the Republic of Singapore
7/1 Lord Sinha Road, 510 Lords Road,
Calcutta-700017
T: 2824106
F: 2823820

Country Information
Location South-East Asia
Time IST (+) 2 1/2 hrs
Capital Singapore
Languages Chinese, Malai, Tamil and English
Area 647.5 sq kms
Currency Singapore Dollar, 1=INR 26.65
National Day 9 August
Airlines Singapore Airlines (SQ)
Airports Changi (SIN)

+ Changi (SIN) is 20km (12 miles) east of the city. Airport facilities include fitness centre, banks, supermarket, medical clinics. Public transportation is readily available to the city centre.

Visa Information
Tourist
The applicant must have passport valid for six months beyond intended stay in Singapore; one completed visa application form ( Form 14, photocopy allowed); one recent passport-size photograph (In Chennai Consulate three photographs are required in 45mm x 35 mm in matt finish); confirmed return/ onward air ticket; valid entry visa to the next destination of travel and proof of funds at least USD 600 for a short visit. Passenger may be required to show this on arrival into Singapore. Visa validity is for 90 days with a short stay allowed. Processing time is two working days. For groups, requirements are covering letter from Tour Operator & list of passengers, hotel confirmation from Singapore, acceptance letter from the handling agent in Singapore and their tour itinerary. Other details same as in tourist.

Note: Submission of visa application can be made between 0900 to 1200 hrs on any working day. Collection of passports is on the next working day between 1400 to 1600 hrs. Travel Agents are strongly encouraged to submit their client?s applications before 1030 hrs. The processing time will be three instead of two working days if applications are submitted after 1030 hrs. Visas are not issued on the same day.

Business
Multiple journey visas may be issued to businessmen, investors, etc. In such cases, applications must be supported by Singapore company letter, sponsoring the applicants. Details such as the paid-up capital, nature of business, names should be clearly spelt out. Proof of frequent visits should also be warranted. Processing time and visa fee are same as for Tourist.

Transit
Visa is required. Application and other details are as in Tourist.

Seamen
Travelling on duty must hold a Seamen Discharge Book or passport. Visa is not required if the seamen is to join another ship in Singapore as crew within 72 hours. However, Letter of Guarantee from the Singapore Shipping Company must be produced on or before arrival, giving details of arrival and departure of the ship and confirming that the seamen is leaving as a crew within 72 hours. If arriving by air, inform station manager of transporting airlines in Singapore about seamen, ship and shipping agent.

Work
Visa is not issued by the Embassy in India. It has to be applied directly by the sponsor in Singapore to the Immigration Department Singapore. If approved an Employment Pass will be issued which will be sent directly to the passenger who can travel with the same.

Reciprocal
1. Visa is required. Nationals of Singapore may apply for the visa at the Indian Mission.
2. For further details, please see India page.

VISA FEES: Please comfirm with the Embassy.

Help Details
Singapore Tourism Board
Tourism Court,
1 Orchard Spring Lane,
Singapore 247729
T: +65-736 6622
F: +65-736 9423 E: STB_SOG@STB.gov.sg

Money
CURRENCY: Singapore Dollar (S$) 1 = INR 26.49. Notes are in denominations of S$ 10,000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of S$ 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.

Climate
The only variations in the hot, wet and humid climate are the airless months of September and March, when the trade winds change directions.

Aviation
Singapore's national airline is Singapore Airlines (SQ). Singapore is a major travel destination served by most major international airlines. There are direct flights to Singapore from a number of cities in the UK, USA and Canada. Airlines flying direct from London include British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qantas. There are also direct flights from Singapore to all capital cities in South-East Asia.


Switzerland Visa Information
Embassy / Commission

Embassy of Switzerland
Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 110 021
INDIA
Phones : 011-2687 8372/ 8373/ 8374
Fax : 2687 3093/ 2611 2220
eMAIL pop: Vertretung@ndh.rep.admin.ch
Working Hours : Monday to Friday:0800 to 1700 hrs (Mon and Tue)

Country Information
Location Western Europe
Time IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs
Capital Bern
Languages German, French, Italian, Raeto-Romansch and English
Area 41,285 sq kms
Currency Swiss Franc, 1=INR 28.00
National Day 1 August
Airlines Swissair (SR)
Airports Kloten (ZRH) (Zurich), Gen (Geneva)(GVA), Belp (Bern)(BRN) and Basel-Mulhouse (Basel)(BSL)

+ Zurich (ZRH)(Kloten) is 11km (7 miles) from the city. Trains and Taxis are available.
+ Geneva(GVA) is 5km (3 miles) northwest of the city. Taxis are available to the city.
+ Bern (BRN)(Belp) is 9km (5.5 miles) from the city. Bus service run from Bern to Zurich Airport. Taxis are also available.
+ Basel (BSL)(Basel-Mulhouse) is 12km (7 miles) from the city. Bus and Taxi service are available.

Visa Information
Tourist
The applicant should have a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of expiry of the visa; one visa form (photocopy not allowed); one passport-size photograph; confirmed onward/ return air ticket; onward visa; a covering letter from the Indian company/ individual giving details of the applicant?s employment and the purpose of visit and proof of funds in the form of foreign exchange endorsement on the passport or photocopy of international credit card. In case of a family visit, to a relative or a friend, the Embassy issues a guarantee form to the applicant to send the form to sponsor in Switzerland, who will approach the Cantonal Police for Foreigners for their visa, if approved the authorities will send approval directly to the Embassy and a copy to the sponsor. Visa is valid for 90 days and is issued for a maximum stay of 90 days. Invariably visa is issued according to the confirmation of entry and exit on the air ticket and according to valid neighbouring visas. Processing time is 24 hours.

Note: Visa fee is as follows and is to be paid in cash at Delhi and in form of bank draft in Mumbai in favour of ?Consulate General Of Switzerland, Mumbai payable in Mumbai.
Urgent visa charges of 50% of visa fee to be paid in case visa is required on the same day of the application.
Adults INR 1400 SFr 40
Minors (below 18 years) INR 700 SFr 20

Business
Application procedures as above. Additional requirements are, a covering letter from the Indian organisation as a proof of employment; a letter of invitation from the business associates in Switzerland to be faxed directly to the Embassy and proof of business correspondence, income tax papers, bank statement etc can be submitted if passenger is travelling for the first time to Switzerland. Other details as above.

Transit
Visa is required. Application procedures are as for Tourist. Validity and stay is granted as per the air ticket. However, visa is not required if the traveller has a valid entry visa, or a valid residence permit for any of the under-mentioned countries:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden as well as USA and Canada for 24 hrs provided the traveller remains in the transit lounge.

Seamen
Country is land-locked.

Work
A foreign national who wishes to work and live in Switzerland will first of all have to secure employment through his own resources and only then apply to the Embassy for the visa. The applicant should have letter from the Indian company recommending the applicant for long term stay and letter from the Swiss company inviting the applicant for long term stay. The Embassy will issue guarantee form to the applicant who will send the form to sponsor in Switzerland, who will approach the Cantonal Police for Foreigners for his visa, if approved the authorities will send approval directly to the Embassy and a copy to the sponsor. Other details are as above.

Reciprocal
1. Visa is required. Swiss nationals may apply for the visa at the Indian Missions at Berne and Geneva.
2. For further details, please see India page.

VISA FEES: Please comfirm with the Embassy.

Help Details
Switzerland Tourism
Maker Chamber VI, Ground Floor,
Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021
T: 2828251/2870122
F: 2828251

Money
CURRENCY: Swiss Franc (SFr) 1 = INR 29.07. Notes are in denominations of SFr 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of SFr 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centimes.

Climate
Temperature and weather vary enormously, not only with the season, but also because of the huge variation in the altitude, and the countries location in the centre of Europe. On the plateau north of Alps, where most of the populations live, summers are warm and winters are dry, cool and often foggy.

Aviation
Switzerland's national airline is Swissair (SR).