Visa application

High Commission of the Republic of Singapore guidelines for application of visa for Bangladeshi nationals

The High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Dhaka processes visa applications for Bangladeshi Nationals and other foreigners who require a social visa to enter Singapore.

Visitors holding ordinary Bangladeshi passports will need to apply for an entry visa prior to their arrival in Singapore. Holders of Bangladeshi Diplomatic and Official passports are exempted from visa requirements. For other nationals, please visit www.ica.gov.sg for details.

Each application for a visa will be considered on its own merits.

A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore. The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore.

A holder of a valid Singapore visa who is found suitable for entry into Singapore will be issued with an immigration pass to enter and remain in Singapore. You are advised to check your passport for the arrival visit pass endorsement when in Singapore and take note of the period of stay granted before leaving the checkpoint. The period of stay granted is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on your passport and it is not tied to the validity of your visa.

Application fee

• Bangladesh Taka equivalent SGD$30/- per Applicant excluding Agent’s Fee.

Processing time

• The processing time for complete visa applications is at least 5 working days (excluding the day of submission). Those who submit incomplete applications or documents may face delays. Some applications may take longer to process, especially during peak periods.

Submission of visa application

Applications must be submitted on-line through one of the High Commission's Authorised Visa Agents in Dhaka. The list of Authorised Visa Agents is appended below.

Documents required for visa application

• Valid passport with at least six months validity from the date of arrival in Singapore.

• 1 set of application form, duly completed (Form 14A)

• Letter of Introduction (LOI) to be issued by a local contact in Singapore:

  • For Social Visitors, any Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident, who is at least 21 years old, can act as a local contact.

  • For Business Visitors, a Singapore registered company / organisation can act as a local contact. The LOI must be signed by a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident, who is at least 21 years old, only.

• A recent passport-sized photograph with the following specifications:

  • The photograph must be taken within the past 3 months

  • Photograph should be in colour, must be taken against a white background with a Matt or semi-Matt finish

  • Image must show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide the facial features)

  • The facial image must be between 25 mm and 35 mm from chin to crown.

• Photocopy of the bio-data page of the applicant's passport.

For details on visa requirements, please visit https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements/visa-detail-page/bangladesh

Please click here to download the Frequent Answer Questions [PDF, 43.82 KB].

List of Authorised Visa Agents in Dhaka