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A “local contact” refers to a person or entity based in Singapore who serves as a reference or sponsor for the applicant. The local contact is typically a Singapore citizen, permanent resident, or an entity registered in Singapore. The local contact is eligible to register on SingPass and must be at least 21 years old.
You can apply for a Singapore visa without a local contact. While having a local contact in Singapore can be helpful, especially for certain types of visas like social visits or business trips, it is not always a strict requirement. For tourist visas, in particular, a local contact is generally not necessary. You can apply … Read more
For visa applicants attending business meetings in Singapore, the local contact must be from a Singapore registered business entity. The person acting on behalf of the business entity (person signing off the LOI) must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who is at least 21 years old.
You can apply for a visa through a local contact in Singapore who is a Singapore citizen or a Permanent Resident in possession of a “SingPass” account. The visa application can be submitted online through your local contact in Singapore via the SAVE system at Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s website. If your application is approved, … Read more
The length of stay in Singapore without a visa depends on your nationality. Visa-Free Entry: Many countries are granted a visa-free stay for tourism purposes. The duration of stay typically range from 14 to 30 days. However, some few countries such like New Zealand, Norway, European Union citizens etc. have visa-free stay up to 90 … Read more