There is a large population of Pakistani citizens living in the kingdom of United Arab Emirates. They are only living in UAE for work or business, and continue to hold their Pakistani citizenship. If they want to travel to Singapore, the rules are little bit different. The following information will guide you on the documents requirement, and the steps that need to be taken for obtaining a Singapore visa.
1. Documents
Application Form
An online link has been provided by the Singaporean Government from where you can download this form for free. There are certain third party service providers, such as www.singaporevisa.ae, which also provide the form for free and make the process whole lot easier by managing everything from start to end on your behalf. You can also visit our Head or Branch Office in UAE, where you can obtain this form.
Passport
Please ensure your Pakistani passport is ready and up-to-date. Ensure your passport remains valid for at least six months from your planned travel date to Singapore to avoid potential visa application rejection. Hence, ready your Pakistani passports according to the rules.
Passport Size Photograph
You need two 2X2 inch colour photographs. Your face should be clearly visible. Religious headgear is allowed as long as it is not covering your face.
Proof of Legal Status
Provide documents and photocopies of documents showing you have citizenship of Pakistan and UAE. If you do not have UAE citizenship, provide proof that you are legally in the country through documents like UAE work visa, etc.
Itinerary or Round Trip Tickets
You will have to provide photocopies of your itinerary or the photocopy of your round trip flight tickets. Either of the documents need to have your name on them.
Permission Letter
For those in the workforce, a permission letter from your employer on official letterhead is required, indicating approval for your leave, specifying the duration, reason for your trip, and confirming your return to work. Students should provide an official letter from their educational institution attesting to their good standing and enrollment for the upcoming semester. We request retirees to submit photocopies of their retirement fund documents.
2. How to Apply
- Ensure the above mentioned documents are in order. Afterward, you can proceed to submit your Singapore visa application online through the official website: https://www.singaporevisa.ae. You must pay a nominal fee.
- You also have the choice to personally submit your application at the Singapore High Commission or a comparable official authority. Here, too, you will have to pay the fee (*the fee is non-refundable), and complete the procedure all by yourself.
Follow the given instructions and you will not have any problem in obtaining a Singapore visa.
FAQs
Q1) Could I apply for a Singapore visa if I’m a Pakistani visa holder living in the UAE anyway right currently visiting another country?
A) You can apply for a Singapore visa whether or not you are visiting one more country as a Pakistani passport holder living in the UAE, as long as you meet the key necessities and present the application from a spot where you have lawful status.
Q2)Is there a specific handling time for the Singapore visa application for Pakistani occupants staying in the UAE?
A) The handling time for a Singapore visa application for Pakistani occupants living in the UAE varies depending on components, for instance, the kind of visa applied for and the continuous obligation of the Singaporean subject matter experts. Checking the power site or reaching the pertinent specialists for the most dependable data is fitting.
Q3) Can I apply for a Singapore visa in case I don’t have UAE citizenship yet and hold a significant UAE work visa?
A) Pakistani occupants living in the UAE can apply for a Singapore visa whether or not they have UAE citizenship yet hold a significant UAE work visa.
Not with standing, they should confirm their legal status in the UAE, for example, a substantial work visa or residency license.
Q4) Are there particular necessities for passport-size photos, for example, foundation tone or clothing?
A) The passport-size photos expected for the Singapore visa application ought to be 2X2 creeps in size, with an unmistakable perspective on the candidate’s face. Strict headgear is permitted if the length of it doesn’t cover the face. The foundation of the photo ought to be plain and light-shaded.
Q5) Is there a particular duration of validity for the consent letter from the business or instructive foundation for the Singapore visa application?
A) The authorization letter from the business or instructive foundation for the Singapore visa application ought to indicate the span of the leave conceded, the justification for the excursion, and the normal date of return to work or studies. It’s essential to guarantee that the letter is on true letterhead and incorporates all vital details for the visa application process.
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Hi my friend is a pakistani, he wants to visit singapore for 5 days only, does he needs visa?
Hi Jannine, Thanks for your inquiry. Yes Pakistani national needs visa to visit Singapore. If your friend is UAE resident we can help him to get tourist visa. My contact number is +971 42087543 and email is info@singaporevisa.ae