Singapore visa costs and processing times (2025-26)
Every Singapore visa in one sortable table - the indicative government charge and processing time for 2025-26, with a link to the full guide for each. Use it to compare fees at a glance or jump to the cheapest or fastest route.
Lowest cost
Global Investor Programme Investment from S$10 million (business) up to S$200 million (family office), plus ICA PR fees
Highest cost
Miscellaneous Work Pass ~S$235 per pass
Fastest (indicative)
Work Permit for Migrant Workers ~1 week
Total visas
21 routes
21 visas
| Visa | Pass | Type | Cost (SGD) | Processing time | Leads to PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Visit Pass | Visit Pass | Short stay | ~S$30 e-Visa fee (visa-required nationals); visa-exempt nationals pay nothing | ~3-5 working days for an e-Visa | No |
| Employment Pass | EP | Temporary | ~S$105 application + S$225 issuance per pass | ~10 working days online | No |
| S Pass | S Pass | Temporary | ~S$105 application + S$100 issuance; employer pays a monthly levy (from S$650) | ~3 weeks | No |
| Work Permit for Migrant Workers | Work Permit | Temporary | ~S$35 application + S$35 issuance; employer pays levy (from S$650) and a security bond | ~1 week | No |
| Tech.Pass | Tech.Pass | Temporary | ~S$225 issuance per pass (after EDB endorsement) | ~several weeks for EDB assessment | No |
| Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass | ONE Pass | Temporary | ~S$105 application + S$225 issuance per pass | ~4-8 weeks | No |
| Personalised Employment Pass | PEP | Temporary | ~S$105 application + S$225 issuance per pass | ~8 weeks | No |
| Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) | EntrePass | Temporary | ~S$105 application + S$225 issuance per pass | ~8 weeks | No |
| Training Employment Pass | TEP | Temporary | ~S$105 application + S$225 issuance per pass | ~1 week | No |
| Training Work Permit | Training WP | Temporary | ~S$35 application + S$35 issuance; employer pays levy and a security bond | ~1 week | No |
| Work Holiday Pass (Work/Working Holiday Programme) | WHP | Temporary | ~S$175 per pass | ~1 week | No |
| Miscellaneous Work Pass | Misc Work Pass | Short stay | ~S$235 per pass | ~7 working days | No |
| Letter of Consent | LOC | Temporary | No separate pass fee (issued on top of the existing pass) | ~1 week | No |
| Student's Pass | Student Pass | Temporary | ~S$30 processing + S$60 issuance (plus S$30 Multiple Journey Visa if needed) | ~1-4 weeks | No |
| Dependant's Pass | DP | Temporary | ~S$105 application + S$225 issuance per pass | ~1-3 weeks | No |
| Long-Term Visit Pass | LTVP | Temporary | ICA route ~S$45 + S$60; MOM route ~S$105 + S$225 (plus S$30 Multiple Journey Visa) | ~2-6 weeks | No |
| Long-Term Visit Pass Plus | LTVP+ | Temporary | ~S$45 application + S$60 issuance (plus S$30 Multiple Journey Visa) | ~4-6 weeks | No |
| Global Investor Programme | GIP | Permanent / PR | Investment from S$10 million (business) up to S$200 million (family office), plus ICA PR fees | ~6-12 months | Yes |
| Foreign Artistic Talent Scheme (Permanent Residence) | ForArts | Permanent / PR | ~S$100 application + ~S$120 issuance (ICA PR fees) | ~6-12 months | Yes |
| Singapore Permanent Residence | PR | Permanent / PR | ~S$100 application per person + ~S$120 issuance (IC, entry & re-entry permit) | ~6 months (often longer) | Yes |
| Singapore Citizenship by Registration | Citizenship | Permanent / PR | ~S$100 application + S$70 citizenship certificate + S$10 identity card | ~6-12 months | Yes |
Costs are the indicative base government charge for the main applicant (2025-26); many visas add charges for dependants, and fees usually change on a set date each year. Click any column heading to sort. Figures are indicative - confirm current amounts at mom.gov.sg.
General information only - not immigration advice. Immigration decisions are made solely by the relevant government authority.