I am travelling from USA to India via Singapore. I am planning to stay in singapore for 1 night/2 days. As I do not have enough time to take a singapore visa before I leave USA, I am betting on the VFTF (visa free transit facility) for my stay there.
I satisfy all the below conditions for the the VFTF.
Validity of Indian passport and USA visa till 2012;
Enough money to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore; (Do we need to show bank statement for this?)
Confirmed onward/ return tickets;
What are the documents we should produce for the immigration officer at the airport for VFTF?
What is the probability of getting a VFTF on landing at Changi Airport? If it is doubtful, what are my other options? I have only a week left before I start from USA, can I still apply for a Singapore Visa in USA?
I satisfy all the below conditions for the the VFTF.
Validity of Indian passport and USA visa till 2012;
Enough money to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore; (Do we need to show bank statement for this?)
Confirmed onward/ return tickets;
What are the documents we should produce for the immigration officer at the airport for VFTF?
What is the probability of getting a VFTF on landing at Changi Airport? If it is doubtful, what are my other options? I have only a week left before I start from USA, can I still apply for a Singapore Visa in USA?
#2
If you fulfill the conditions and don't raise any obvious flags, you'll get the VFTF. Onward ticket, US long-term visa and hotel reservation (or some other place to stay) should be enough. As far as I know "sufficient funds" isn't defined, and it's pretty unlikely you'll be asked, but having a credit card or a few hundred dollars in cash should suffice.
You didn't say where in the US you are, but most Sg embassies can process visa applications in 2-3 days. Unlikely to be worth the hassle though.
You didn't say where in the US you are, but most Sg embassies can process visa applications in 2-3 days. Unlikely to be worth the hassle though.
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You didn't say where in the US you are, but most Sg embassies can process visa applications in 2-3 days. Unlikely to be worth the hassle though.
Thanks for the reply.Originally Posted by jpatokal
If you fulfill the conditions and don't raise any obvious flags, you'll get the VFTF. Onward ticket, US long-term visa and hotel reservation (or some other place to stay) should be enough. As far as I know "sufficient funds" isn't defined, and it's pretty unlikely you'll be asked, but having a credit card or a few hundred dollars in cash should suffice. You didn't say where in the US you are, but most Sg embassies can process visa applications in 2-3 days. Unlikely to be worth the hassle though.
I am in the Bay Area. The nearest Singapore consulate is in San Francisco. I called them and they said it takes 5 days to process the visa. Considering the Chritmas and new year holiday season, I have exactly 5 working days left before I start. If the processing gets delaed by even 1 day, my passport will be stuck with them, I can not travel at all.
So decided to go with the VFTF on arriving in Singapore.
#4
Hi, Can you share your travel experiences? I am planning to visit my friends in singapore on the way back from India to US. Please share us your recent experience with "Visa Free Transitt Facilities" Also, is it mandatory I have to book a hotel for one night stay?