Global Visa Guide for Singaporeans

1. What you need to know:

Visitors are required to sign on a migration card, which is produced electronically at passport control in major Russian airports. All foreigners are required to register with the Russian authorities within 7 working days of arrival. Most major hotels will do this for you automatically, but you should confirm with staff that this has been done. For those staying in private accommodation (e.g. airbnb), your host must do this for you. Failure to register may result in a fine and problems when trying to leave or re-enter Russia in the future. If you are visiting multiple destinations within Russia, you should register your arrival at each destination. 

2. Where to Apply?

Russian Visa Application Centre

135 Cecil St, 

Level 8, 

Singapore 069536

Tel: 65 6692 9873

3. Operating Hours (Monday to Friday except Public Holidays)

Regular Submission from 9am to 12pm (service charge of SGD 42 will apply)

Prime Time Submission from 1pm to 4.30pm (service charge of SGD 42 AND additional service fee of SGD 45 will apply).

*You are encouraged to make an appointment beforehand

4. How much is it going to cost?

1. Single-entry tourist visa up to 30 days: SGD 64

2. Double-entry tourist visa up to 30 days: SGD 84

5. Can I hire someone or send a representative to apply for the visa on my behalf?

If you are unable to visit in person you may send an agent or any other representative to submit your application and provide an authorization letter with the payment receipt for the collection.

Please note that the visa application form must be signed by you personally. If your visa form needs to be amended at the Centre your representative will not be allowed to sign on your behalf.

6. How long will the process take?

Normal applications - 6 to 21 working days (including day of submission)

Urgent application - 4 working days (including day of submission)

7. What you need to submit:

1. Original passport, valid for more than 6 months with at least 2 blank pages for your visa and entry/exit stamps
2. A completed application form
3. One passport-size photograph
4. Tourist visa support documents (hotel voucher and confirmation of tourist acceptance) 

Please note: you cannot obtain a visa from the Russian Consulate directly unless you have a voucher and a booking confirmation (a.k.a. visa support documents).

8. Do I need a Transit Visa?

Transit Visas are issued to those traveling through the Russian Federation to an onward destination. If you will be spending less than 24 hours in Russia, and do not intend to leave the airport transit area, then you will not need a Russian Visa for your trip. In other circumstances, you will need to apply for a Russian Transit Visa, with a validity of up to three days if you are traveling by air or 10 days if you are traveling by train.

Pro tips/ Insider tips

Your passport must have a minimum validity of six months and two blank pages at the time of submitting the visa application.

The visa fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application or if the application is withdrawn after the submission.

Resources:

i) https://www.visitrussia.org.uk/visas/getting-a-russian-visa/

ii) https://www.vfsglobal.com/russia/singapore/how_to_apply.html

1. What you need to know:

Due to the strict requirements of Saudi Arabia, women entering the Kingdom alone must be met by a sponsor or male relative and have confirmed accommodation for the duration of their stay. Additionally, entry may be refused to any visitor judged as behaving indecently, according to Saudi Arabia law and tradition.

2. E-visa

i. The e-visa is valid for one-year and allows multiple entries. You are allowed to stay for up to 90 days in the country per visit.

ii. You can apply for an e-visa here: https://visa.visitsaudi.com/

iii. Processing times vary, but allow 1-3 weeks to be on the safe side.

iv. Documents you will need:

• A passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of your travels with one blank page
• Passport photo (white background, no glasses, face towards the camera)
• A valid email address
• Travel itinerary
• Resident Address
• A valid credit/debit card or a Paypal account
• A bank statement for the past 6 months 
• Return flight ticket

3. Visa on arrival

i. The visa is valid for one-year and allows multiple entries. You are allowed to stay for up to 90 days in the country per visit.

ii. You can apply for Visa on Arrival at any one of Saudi Arabia's entry points.

iii. Documents you will need:

• A passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of your travels with one blank page
• Passport photo (white background, no glasses, face towards the camera)
• A valid email address
• Travel itinerary
• Resident Address
• A valid credit/debit card or a Paypal account
• A bank statement for the past 6 months 
• Return flight ticket

4. How much is it going to cost?

E-visa: The visa should cost around SGD 163.

Visa on arrival: The visa should cost around SGD 163.

5. Do I need a transit visa?

If the connecting time between your flights is more than 12 hours, you will need a transit visa. 

6. How long will the process take?

E-visa: Should take around 2 working days, but apply 1-3 weeks ahead to be safe

Pro tips/ Insider tips:

• Muslim female passengers arriving to perform Umrah or Hajj must either be accompanied by an immediate male family member such as a father, brother, husband, or son, who must be aged 18 years or older; or be over 45 years of age and traveling within a group of female passengers of the same age, who are accompanied by a group leader until their departure.
• Keep a neutral expression in your passport photos, neither frowning or smiling.

Resources:

i. https://www.saudiembassy.net/visa-application

ii. https://www.mfa.gov.sg/countries-regions/s/saudi-arabia/travel-page

1. What you need to know:

i. You will require an 'invitation' to visit the country from an Algerian contact or tourist agency. This can take the form of a signed and stamped letter from a local or international tour operator confirming a booking on an organized tour of Algeria. This letter will need to include a list of places to be visited in Algeria, complete with dates.

ii. You need to arrange for a visa from the Algerian Embassy or Consulate in Jakarta as Singapore does not have an Algerian Embassy.

iii. You should allow a prepaid envelope for the return of their documents or pay the delivery fees by DHL plus bank commission.

Address

Kav.10, Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said No.1, 

RT.6/RW.4, Kuningan Tim., Setia Budi, 

Kota Jakarta Selatan, 

Daerah Khusus Ibu kota Jakarta 12950, Indonesia

Helpline: (62-21)5254719/ (62-21)5254809 

Email: ambaljak@cbn.net.id 

iv. The current visa fee is (USD 15) SGD 20. Payment must be made in USD by bank transfer to the account number of the Embassy shown below:

Account No. USD 124.00.555.44481 (only for visa fees)

Account No. 124.00.555.66658 (for delivery services by DHL)

Bank Address:

Bank Mandiri Gedung Menara Palma, 

JI.HR.Rasuna Said Blok X2 Kav.6, 

Setiabudi, Kuningan, Jakarta,12950. 

Do avoid cheques or draft cheques.

Visa application hours: Monday - Thursday, 9.30am – 12pm

Visa collection hours: Monday - Thursday, 2pm – 3pm (Collecting visa)

Documents you’ll need:

• Three (3) fully completed Algerian visa application forms
• Original Passport valid for at least six (6) months after the date of travel and 2 blank pages
• Three (3) colored passport-size photographs, pasted on visa application forms
• Passport copy 
• Proof of status. Employment Authorization or Residency Permit: Evidence of Singapore residency 
• Itinerary 
• Travel insurance 
• Bank statements from the past 3 months
• Resident address
• Letter of sponsorship. If you will be receiving financial support, please provide a sponsorship letter
• Employment letter. Proof that you have been granted leave for the period to go to Algeria

3. How long will the process take?

Around 10 working days, but make sure to apply 2-3 weeks in advance just to be safe.

4. Do I need a transit visa?

Singaporeans can apply for a transit visa with one entry for no fee.

Prop tips / Insider tips:

• The Embassy in Jakarta does not request additional fees for urgent visas. 
• Applicants should leave Algeria before the expiry date shown on the top right hand corner on the visa sticker. 
• The maximum period of effective stay in Algeria is 180 days per year.

Resources:

(i) https://visareservation.com/algeria-visa/

(ii) https://emb-algeria.org/visa-application/

(iii) https://visaguide.world/africa/algeria-visa/

Disclaimer:

The information contained on this webpage is up-to-date as of March 2020 and may be updated occasionally. Resources can be found under the “Resources” section of the webpage. Given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations of visas, there may be delays, omissions or inaccuracies in the information provided by this article. The information contained on this webpage is intended solely to provide general guidance on matters of interest for the personal use of the reader, who accepts full responsibility for it.