India visa requirements for Singaporeans

Indian Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Singapore can travel to India by applying for an e-visa. The e-visa costs about $25.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of India.
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • The import and export of India’s local currency are not permitted.
  • Also, the import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
  • Visitors must show proof of accommodation for their entire stay in India. It could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
  • Singaporean with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • Visitors required to provide a recent bank statement to show that they have enough money to spend while in India.
  • Tourists with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Singapore.
  • A yellow fever vaccination is not required from nationals of Singapore. They are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling to India.
  • Visitors are required to possess a return/onward ticket. Air India Express.
  • Thai AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Singapore Airlines, Air India, SilkAir and Scoot are the major airlines that fly from Singapore to India.
  • The estimated flight duration from Singapore to India is 4 hours, 56 minutes.
  • India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November. 
  • The Indian rupee is the official currency used in India. Visitors can various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
  • Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
  • India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language.  Hindi and English are however the official languages.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
  • India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). Singapore is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India
  • Plugs and sockets used in India are of type D and C. Type D has 3 pin connections, while Type C (a.k.a. Europlug) has 2 pin connections. The power voltage in the country is 230 Volts and 50Hz.
  • Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats. 
  • Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities. 

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