Singapore Transit visa for Indian national holding USA work Visa
Dec 21, 2010, 3:20 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Singapore Transit visa for Indian national holding USA work Visa
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?
Dec 22, 2010, 4:38 am
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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.
Dec 22, 2010, 12:20 pm
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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.
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.
Jan 9, 2011, 7:53 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 6
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?