RussiaSingapore
Russian passport · policy checked 17 Jul 2026
Visa required
Apply before you travel.
30
days
on a tourist visa
30
SGD · visa fee
about $22
3-14
days
processing time
Embassy
apply in advance
How Russian citizens apply for a Singapore visa
- Lodge your application at the Singapore embassy or consulate that serves your region, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗
Singapore visa cost for Russian citizens
SGD 30
Singapore e-Visa (visa-required nationals)
Singapore e-Visa (visa-required nationals)
Single or multiple entry, typically issued for up to 2 months; processed within ~3 working days
SGD 30
Visa fee via Singapore Overseas Mission / authorised visa agent
not published
Singapore visa types for Russian citizens
Social Visit VisaTourist
30 dayssingle entry3-14d processingvalid 60donline
Tourism, visiting family/friends, transit
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Required only for visa-required nationalities; most nationalities are visa-exempt and receive a 30- or 90-day Visit Pass on arrival. The same entry visa covers both social and business visits. Single-journey visa fee is S$30 (about US$22), non-refundable, payable online by Visa/Mastercard. Apply online via the ICA e-Service or through a local contact/authorised visa agent/Singapore Overseas Mission. (Prior official_url returned a 404; updated to the live ICA 'Check if You Need an Entry Visa' page.)
Official page ↗EntrePassBusiness
multiple entryvalid 365donline
Foreign entrepreneurs starting and operating a venture-backed or innovative company in Singapore
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
New pass and first renewal valid up to 1 year; subsequent renewals up to 2 years. No minimum salary or levy/quota, but the company must be ACRA-registered with the applicant holding at least 30% and must meet innovation/funding criteria (e.g. raised at least SGD 100,000). Administered by MOM.
Official page ↗Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)Transit
4 dayssingle entry
96-hour visa-free transit through Singapore for certain visa-required nationals travelling to/from a third country
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Free 96-hour transit granted at the checkpoint. India nationals and selected PRC travel-document holders must hold a valid visa or long-term pass for Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the USA; nationals of CIS countries, Georgia, Turkmenistan and Ukraine need only a confirmed onward air ticket. No extension allowed.
Official page ↗Dependant's Pass (DP)Family
multiple entryvalid 730donline
Legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 of eligible Employment Pass, ONE Pass, Personalised Employment Pass or S Pass holders
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Validity is tied to the principal pass holder's pass (up to 2 years). The sponsor must earn a qualifying minimum salary. DP holders who wish to work need a Letter of Consent.
Official page ↗Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)Family
multiple entryvalid 730donline
Common-law spouse, step-children, handicapped children, or parents of an eligible work pass holder who cannot get a Dependant's Pass
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Validity tied to the principal pass holder (up to 2 years). Parents can be sponsored only if the pass holder earns over SGD 12,000/month. Note: ICA separately issues an LTVP/LTVP+ for foreign spouses of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
Official page ↗Student's PassStudent
multiple entry15-60d processingonline
Full-time study at a Singapore government school or approved institution
Apply via SOLAR (Student's Pass Online Application & Registration) system. Fee SGD 30 for in-principle approval + SGD 60 for issuance.
Official page ↗Employment Pass (EP)Work
multiple entry10-35d processingvalid 730donline
Working in Singapore as a professional, manager, or executive
Minimum fixed monthly salary of SGD 5,600/month (general sectors, age 23 base), higher for older candidates (up to SGD 10,700/month at age 45+) and for financial services (SGD 6,200/month base, up to SGD 11,800/month at age 45+). Employer applies on behalf of candidate via EP Online. Total government fee is SGD 330: SGD 105 application fee plus SGD 225 issuance fee (an additional SGD 30 Multiple Journey Visa fee applies for candidates from visa-required nationalities). Confirmed on mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass; prior figure of SGD 105 only reflected the application fee, omitting the mandatory issuance fee.
Official page ↗Miscellaneous Work PassWork
60 daysmultiple entryvalid 60donline
Short-term work assignments for eligible foreigners such as conference/seminar speakers, religious workers, or journalists
For eligible foreigners on short-term work assignments in Singapore not covered by other passes (e.g. speakers at a seminar/conference, religious workers, journalists). Valid up to 60 days and not renewable. No foreign worker levy or quota required; family passes are not available. Employer or a local sponsor must submit the application via the myMOM Portal. Fee not published on the official MOM overview/key-facts pages.
Official page ↗Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)Work
multiple entryvalid 1825donline
Top talent across all sectors - fixed salary of at least SGD 30,000/month, or outstanding achievements in arts, sports, science or academia; not tied to an employer
Personalised 5-year pass, renewable. No employer sponsorship required; holder may concurrently start, operate and work for multiple Singapore companies. From January 2027 a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track is expected to be introduced.
Official page ↗Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)Work
multiple entryvalid 1095donline
High-earning professionals not tied to any single employer
To apply, fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500; to keep the pass, at least SGD 270,000 in fixed annual salary per calendar year. Valid up to 3 years, issued once and non-renewable. Holder must not be unemployed for more than 6 months and cannot start a business or freelance.
Official page ↗S PassWork
multiple entry10-35d processingvalid 730donline
Mid-level skilled workers earning at least SGD 3,300/month (SGD 3,800 in financial services)
Minimum qualifying salary from 1 September 2025: SGD 3,300/month (general sectors) and SGD 3,800/month (financial services), rising with age up to SGD 4,800 / SGD 5,650 at age 45+. Increases again to SGD 3,600 / SGD 4,000 base for new applications from 1 January 2027. Quota- and levy-based (companies capped at a sector dependency ceiling). Employer applies via EP Online. Total government fee is SGD 205: SGD 105 application fee plus SGD 100 issuance fee, confirmed on mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/apply-for-a-pass (prior figure understated the total).
Official page ↗Tech.PassWork
multiple entry30-60d processingvalid 730donline
Established tech entrepreneurs, leaders, and technical experts (salary at least SGD 22,500/month or equivalent track record)
Requires last drawn fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500 in the last year, AND 5+ cumulative years in a leading role at a technology company valued US$500M+ or with US$30M+ funding, or at a VC firm with US$500M+ assets under management. Valid 2 years, renewable once (max 4 years); 500 places on a first-come basis. Not tied to an employer. Singapore does not offer a dedicated digital-nomad/remote-work visa; Tech.Pass is a tech-talent work pass. Fee not published on the EDB page. To be superseded by a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track from January 2027.
Official page ↗Training Employment Pass (TEP)Work
90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90donline
Foreign professionals or students undergoing practical training in professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs
For trainees earning a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 3,000, or foreign students whose training attachment is part of their course at an acceptable institution. Valid up to 3 months and not renewable. Employer applies.
Official page ↗Work Permit (for migrant workers)Work
multiple entryvalid 730donline
Semi-skilled migrant workers in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process and services sectors
Valid up to 2 years, tied to the worker's passport validity, security bond and employment period. Applicant must be aged 18 to below 62. Employer or appointed agent applies; sector-based quotas (dependency ceilings) and monthly levies apply, and workers come only from approved source countries/regions.
Official page ↗Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW)Work
multiple entryvalid 730donline
Migrant domestic workers (MDWs) employed as helpers in private households in Singapore
Distinct pass from the general 'Work Permit (for migrant workers)' entry already in this catalog (which covers construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process and services sectors); this permit is specifically for domestic helpers employed directly by private households. Valid up to 2 years depending on the validity of the security bond, and renewable. Employer applies via Work Permit Online (WPOL) before and after the worker's arrival; a security bond and medical insurance for the worker are required, and foreign worker levy applies. Exact fee not published on the official MOM overview page.
Official page ↗Apply for visaOtherdocuments
Russian Law on Data Protection
- According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should also prepare this document in advance and submit it along with his/her Application.
- 1 Completed visa application form 14 A (Applicant below 14 years old, form to be signed by one of the parents)
- 1 recent passport-size photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
- * Image must be taken within the last 3 months. New photo must be submitted when applying for a new application
- * Photograph should be in colour, must be taken against a white background with a matt or semi - matt finish
- * Image must show the full face and without headgear ( headgear worn on accordance with religious or racial customs or acceptable but must not hide the facial features)
- Photocopy of confirmed air ticket onward/return from Singapore to the next destination
- Copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Accommodation bookings (For applicants staying at a hotel,serviced apartment or hostel)
- Copy of NRIC of Singapore Citizen (SC) /Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) sponsor in Singapore (For applicants staying with Singapore citizens or Singapore permanent residents (please attach to Form V39A (letter of introduction)
- Copy of tenancy agreements/title deeds and copy of Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit of Non SC/SPR sponsor in Singapore (For applicants staying with Employment Pass/S Pass or Work Permit Holders)
- Original and Photocopy of passport;
- Entry facilities (such as visa) to next destination (if required)
- Copy of Form
- signed by Singapore citizen or Singapore PR (for applicants who are staying with local contacts who are Singapore citizens or Singapore Permanent Resident
- Copy of Form
- Proof of Residency/Legal Presence in Russia. All applicants are required to demonstrate their legal status in Russia at the point of application. Russian citizens should produce their internal passports. Other nationals should produce proof of legal presence in Russia (i.e. valid visa/work permit/residency card).
- Letter of employment indicating position and monthly salary
- Letter from educational institute
- Copy of certificate of incorporation of the company (for individual entrepreneurs and LLC owners)
- Letter of invitation from Singapore company (for business travelers)
- Latest bank statement (dated within last 60 days) with actual bank stamp (not online version). Applicants who are individual entrepreneurs and LLC owners may provide their company’s bank statement in lieu of personal statement. Applicants who are being sponsored should submit proof of sponsorship and sponsor’s bank statement.
- To apply for the visa with several entries, documents for each planned entry in your trip should be provided.
Please note: Visa application center cannot accept your application in case you don’t fill the data protection form. Be informed that filled form must be presented any time you submit documents in visa center. Before submission, kindly go through below requirement to ensure that you have fully completed the necessary document:
(letter of introduction)
(letter of introduction) signed by Singapore business partner (for business visa applicants)
(for applications submitted through a representative). Applicants who submit their applications through a representative are required to sign a written authorisation form. The representative must submit the duly completed form as part of the visa application. The applicant should provide a reason why he/she is unable to submit the application in person.
The validity of the entry visa issued is subject to the authority and discretion of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). Possession of a visa does not entitle a foreigner to enter Singapore automatically. The grant of a visit pass to foreign visitor is determined by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) at the Singapore checkpoints and each case is considered on its own merits.
Work Holiday Pass (Work and Holiday Visa Programme)Working holiday
365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365donline
Australian and New Zealander students and graduates who want to work and holiday in Singapore for up to 12 months
Separate from the 6-month Work Holiday Programme; issued under bilateral Work and Holiday visa arrangements. Valid for 12 months.
Official page ↗Work Holiday Pass (Work Holiday Programme)Working holiday
180 daysmultiple entryvalid 180donline
Students and young graduates who want to work and holiday in Singapore for up to 6 months
Open to undergraduates and graduates aged 18 to 25 from recognised universities in Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Valid up to 6 months, non-renewable; capped at 2,000 pass holders at any one time.
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Singapore visa for Russian citizens - FAQ
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Singapore?
Yes - Russian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Singapore embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Russian citizens need for Singapore?
A valid passport plus the Singapore document checklist for your visa type - Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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