Singapore Visa from Dubai for UAE Residents
Decided by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore. Most applications are processed within 3 working days; apply at least 2 weeks before travel. Full service from AED 750.
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Validity and stay duration may vary depending on nationality, passport validity, and embassy decision.
How do UAE residents apply for a Singapore visa?
Not at the airport and not over the counter at the embassy. ICA accepts applications only through an authorised agent or a Singapore contact on its SAVE e-service; in the UAE that means the missions' authorised agents, or an agency like ours lodging through an authorised channel. ICA decides, usually within 3 working days, and the SGD 30 fee is not refundable. Apply within 30 days of arrival and at least 2 weeks ahead.
- Apply via
- An authorised agent (Omeir Travel in Abu Dhabi; Uranus Travel or VFS GCC in Dubai) or a Singapore contact on SAVE
- Decided by
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore
- Government fee
- SGD 30 processing fee, non-refundable; mission agents add about AED 65
- Processing
- Most applications within 3 working days, excluding the submission day
- Our service
- Form 14A, document check and lodging through an authorised channel, AED 750
Singapore visa from Dubai at a glance
What is the cost of a Singapore visit visa from Dubai?
SGD 30 ICA processing fee, non-refundable whatever the outcome. The mission agents in Dubai add a service fee of AED 65 per visa, with the SGD 30 charged in AED. GlobalVisaShop assistance from AED 750.
Where do UAE residents apply for a Singapore visa?
Visa-required nationalities cannot apply at the airport or over the counter at the Singapore missions. ICA accepts applications only through a local contact in Singapore, a strategic partner or an authorised visa agent on its online e-Service (SAVE), or through a Singapore mission's authorised agent (Omeir Travel Agency for the Embassy in Abu Dhabi; Uranus Travel & Tours and VFS (GCC) LLC for the Consulate-General in Dubai). GlobalVisaShop prepares and checks your file and lodges it through an authorised channel. The visa is an e-Visa; nothing is stamped before you travel. Decision by: the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
How long does a Singapore visa take from Dubai?
ICA processes most applications within 3 working days, not counting the day of submission; some cases take longer. Apply within the 30 days before arrival and at least 2 weeks before travel.
Singapore visa requirements for UAE residents: what documents are needed?
Everyone, visa or not, must submit the free SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival. · Emirati citizens and most Western, GCC and East-Asian nationalities are visa-exempt; Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Egyptian and several other nationalities need the visa. See the full document list further down this page; we check every file before it is submitted.
Checked against ica.gov.sg + Embassy of Singapore Abu Dhabi + Consulate-General of Singapore Dubai. Rules change; we re-verify before every application.
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Singapore visa from Dubai: how UAE residents actually apply
Visa-required nationalities cannot apply at the airport or over the counter at the Singapore missions. ICA accepts applications only through a local contact in Singapore, a strategic partner or an authorised visa agent on its online e-Service (SAVE), or through a Singapore mission's authorised agent — Omeir Travel Agency for the Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Uranus Travel & Tours and VFS (GCC) LLC for the Consulate-General in Dubai. GlobalVisaShop prepares and checks your file and lodges it through an authorised channel. The visa is an e-Visa; nothing is stamped before you travel.
Who decides: the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore. Fee: SGD 30 ICA processing fee, non-refundable whatever the outcome. The mission agents in Dubai add a service fee of AED 65 per visa, with the SGD 30 charged in AED. Processing: ICA processes most applications within 3 working days, not counting the day of submission; some cases take longer. Apply within the 30 days before arrival and at least 2 weeks before travel.
Visa-free: Emirati citizens and other exempt nationalities — eligibility is decided by your passport, not by UAE residence. Our Singapore service (AED 750) confirms what your passport needs, completes Form 14A, checks every document against ICA's requirements and follows the file until the e-Visa is in your hand.
- Eligibility confirmed first — we tell you whether your passport is visa-free, e-Visa eligible or needs a full application before you pay for anything.
- Official forms completed — on the government portal or system, with data matching your passport exactly.
- Appointment or submission handled — booked at the correct centre or mission for your emirate where an appointment is required.
- Document check against the Singaporean checklist — residence validity, photos, bank statements and employment proof reviewed before submission.
- Tracked until issued — we follow the file and send you the e-Visa or tell you when the passport is ready.
- How to apply: Visa-required nationalities cannot apply at the airport or over the counter at the Singapore missions. ICA accepts applications only through a local contact in Singapore, a strategic partner or an authorised visa agent on its online e-Service (SAVE), or through a Singapore mission's authorised agent — Omeir Travel Agency for the Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Uranus Travel & Tours and VFS (GCC) LLC for the Consulate-General in Dubai. GlobalVisaShop prepares and checks your file and lodges it through an authorised channel. The visa is an e-Visa; nothing is stamped before you travel.
- Who decides: the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
- Government fee: SGD 30 ICA processing fee, non-refundable whatever the outcome. The mission agents in Dubai add a service fee of AED 65 per visa, with the SGD 30 charged in AED. Our AED 750 is a separate service fee.
- Processing: ICA processes most applications within 3 working days, not counting the day of submission; some cases take longer. Apply within the 30 days before arrival and at least 2 weeks before travel.
- Visa-free: Emirati citizens and other exempt nationalities. Holders of UAE temporary passports need a visa.
- Everyone, visa or not, must submit the free SG Arrival Card on ica.gov.sg or the MyICA app within 3 days before arrival. Avoid paid look-alike sites.
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Iran, Russia, Ukraine and the other CIS states are among the roughly 35 nationalities on ICA's visa-required list.
- Passport valid at least 6 months. Since 30 January 2026 ICA can tell airlines not to board travellers without a valid visa or with less than 6 months' passport validity.
- Decisions rest solely with ICA; no agency can guarantee approval. Rules change — we re-confirm against the official sources (ica.gov.sg + Embassy of Singapore Abu Dhabi + Consulate-General of Singapore Dubai) before you pay.
Documents required from you
- Form 14A, completed and signed.
- Recent colour photo, taken in the last 3 months, white background, matte or semi-matte, full face (digital copy: JPEG, 400 × 514 px, max 60 KB).
- Copy of the passport biodata page — passport valid at least 6 months.
- Form V39A (letter of introduction from a local contact), only if ICA asks for it.
- Official English translations of any document not in English.
- UAE residence visa copy and Emirates ID (both sides), valid beyond your return date — we check these in case ICA asks for more.
- Personal bank statements for the last 3 months and an employment NOC or trade licence, in case ICA asks for them.
- Return flight reservation and hotel booking or host invitation.
- For minors: birth certificate and consent letter from the parent(s) not travelling.
Documents we provide for you
- Application form completed on the official portal or system
- Appointment confirmation where an appointment is required
- Personalised document checklist for your nationality
- Cover letter and itinerary where required
- Hotel reservation and return flight reservation
- Travel medical insurance, usable for the trip
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After you apply, follow the decision on our Singapore visa status check page: the reference number you need, what each status means and the normal timelines.
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Visa validity, duration of stay, processing time, and approval are subject to embassy or immigration authority decisions and may vary based on nationality and individual circumstances.