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Business Travel Requirements for a Singapore Visa for Chinese Citizens

1. Mandatory Digital Arrival Card Requirement

   All travellers to Singapore are required to apply for the mandatory Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) within 3 days prior to arrival, including the day of arrival. The SGAC can be applied here free of charge.

   The following categories of travellers are not required to apply for a SG Arrival Card:

   • Travellers transiting/ transferring  through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance
   • Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass Holders travelling through the land checkpoints

2. Visa May Not Be Required

   Visa exempt for a stay of up to 30 days. The traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

   For stays of longer than 30 days, a visa is required.                                             

3. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Not be damaged in any way

4. Photograph(s)

5. Letter of Authorisation

   An original Letter of Authorisation permitting CIBTvisas to submit and collect the application and passport on your behalf. Complete and sign the Letter of Authorisation provided. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Be signed in the original
   • Be provided in triplicate

6. Proof of Residency

   Evidence of Hong Kong residency. For this, you must provide your original Hong Kong identity card (HKID).

7. Proof of Employment

   This must be provided as a copy of the business registration certificate of the employing company in Hong Kong endorsed by Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.

8. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's employer in Hong Kong. This Business Introduction Letter must:

   • Be addressed to the consulate
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the profile of the company
   • Include the applicant's name, date of birth, passport number
   • Specify the purpose and itinerary of journey
   • Be original signed and bear the stamp of the company
   • Include the name and position of the signatory

9. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   This must be provided as a copy of the paid flight confirmation showing onward/return travel within 30 days.

10. Supplementary Form

    A supplementary form entitled Singapore FORM V39A (Letter of Introduction). This Form must:

    • Be completed in English
    • Be issued no more than 3 months prior to visa submission
    • Bear the signature of the company's representative. The person who signs the letter should be a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident over the age of 21 acting on behalf of the inviting company.
    • Indicate the ID number of the person who signs the letter.
    • Bear the company stamp/seal
    • Include Singapore company's name, actual address, email address, phone and fax number.

11. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed visa application form

12. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit. Please securely upload to https://cibtvisas.hk/upload-forms?service=evisas

    
    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.