Singapore business visa from Pakistan: the entry visa
Pakistani passport holders need a Singapore entry visa. For business trips, the simplest route is usually a Singapore company acting as local contact, but applications can also go through an authorised agent or a Singapore mission.
Singapore business visa for Pakistani passport holders
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visa | Pakistan is on the ICA’s list of countries whose travel documents need a Singapore entry visa. |
| Local contact | A local contact with a Singpass or Corppass account can apply online for you. |
| Other routes | An authorised visa agent appointed by a Singapore overseas mission, or the nearest Singapore overseas mission. |
| Fee | Set by the ICA; confirm the current amount on the ICA website before applying. |
| Arrival card | Submit the SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arriving. |
| Stay | The length of stay is set by the e-Pass issued at the checkpoint, not by the visa validity. |
Which route fits your trip
Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) lists Pakistan among the countries that need an entry visa. The ICA does not accept visa applications at immigration counters, so the visa must be issued before travel.
For business trips, the Singapore host company can act as local contact and submit the application online with its Corppass account. Without a local contact, apply through an authorised visa agent appointed by a Singapore mission, or the mission itself.
A visa is a pre-entry permission, not a guarantee of entry. The ICA officer decides at the checkpoint, and the e-Pass sent by email after arrival states how long you can stay.
What a strong file usually contains
Every case is different; this is the base list we start from.
- A valid passport with at least six months’ validity and blank pages
- Recent photographs to the official specification
- An employer letter stating your role, the purpose of the trip and who pays
- Company documents, such as registration and tax records
- Personal or company bank statements
- Hotel booking and return or onward ticket
- Invitation from the Singapore company
- The local contact’s details if applying through a host
How the application runs
Plan
Confirm dates and who will act as local contact.
Host documents
The Singapore company prepares the invitation and submits as local contact.
Apply
Apply online through the local contact, an authorised agent or the mission.
Track
We follow the application and answer any requests for more documents.
Travel
Fly with printed copies of the visa and supporting documents.
Why files get refused or returned
Most delays come from documents that do not match each other or the stated purpose of the trip.
- Names, dates or company details that differ between the invitation and the application
- A vague purpose with no company names or dates
- Weak evidence of employment or finances
- Applying too close to the travel date
- Previous overstays or immigration problems
Before you fly and at the border
Print the visa and submit the SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival. Check the e-Pass email after landing for your last day of stay.
Leave before the permitted stay ends. Overstaying can lead to fines and make future applications harder for you and your company.
Singapore visa questions
Do Pakistanis need a visa for Singapore?
Yes. Pakistan is on the ICA’s visa-required list.
Who can apply for me?
A local contact with Singpass or Corppass, an authorised agent of a Singapore mission, or the mission itself.
How much is the fee?
Set by the ICA; confirm the current amount on the ICA website.
Does the visa set my length of stay?
No. The e-Pass issued at the checkpoint does.
Planning a Singapore business trip?
Tell us who is travelling, when and why. We reply with a plan, the visa route and a quote. Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road. Email insights@goglobal.pk or WhatsApp 0320-4111222.