The Singaporean government has released updated visa application requirements for Nigerian passport holders seeking to travel to the Southeast Asian country. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) confirmed that Nigerians require a valid visa before travelling to Singapore, except holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports, who are exempt from the requirement.
Documents Nigerians Need for Singapore Visa
According to the ICA, Nigerian applicants are required to provide the following documents: a duly completed Form 14A (Application for Entry Visa), a recent passport-sized colour photograph taken within the last three months, a photocopy of the biodata page of a passport with at least six months' validity from the date of entry into Singapore, and a completed Form V39A (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application), where applicable. The authority explained that the Letter of Introduction may need to be completed by a local contact in Singapore under certain circumstances.
Singapore Explains Visa Application Process
The ICA stated that applicants can submit their visa applications online through the e-Service using a strategic partner or a local contact in Singapore. For Nigerians applying from overseas, the authority advised applicants to submit their applications through an authorised visa agent. According to the guidance, travellers are encouraged to apply for their visas within 30 days before arriving in Singapore.
Singapore Visa Fee and Processing Time
The Singapore government said a non-refundable processing fee of S$30 is payable online using a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card. The ICA also stated that most visa applications are processed within three working days, excluding the day the application is submitted. However, it noted that some applications may take longer to process depending on individual circumstances and that each application is assessed on its own merits.
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