Singapore is one of the most popular medical tourism destinations across the globe. It receives nearly 50,000 medical tourists every year. This is a result of highly advanced medical infrastructure that is competitive with the US healthcare system. A huge number of patients across the globe visit for medical checkups or intense surgical procedures related to cardiology, organ transplants, orthopaedics, oncology, neurology, etc.

If you are planning to visit Singapore for any healthcare services, reach out to Ortil Healthcare for a hassle-free medical journey.

Requirements for Entry in Singapore

01. The conditions for entry in Singapore vary with different countries.

Countries that do not require an entry visa to Singapore are:

01. U.S

02. U.K

03. Australia

05. Canada

06. European Union

Patients from following countries are eligible to stay for 90 days:

01. EU

02. Norway

03. Switzerland

04. South Korea

05. US

Level 1 Countries that only need an electronic visa or online visa are:

01. India

02. China

03. Turkmenistan

04. Commonwealth of Independent States like Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, etc.

Level 2 Countries that need a full visa are:

01. African countries like

1.1. Algeria

1.2. Nigeria

1.3. Tunisia

1.4. Egypt, etc..

02. Near East Asian Countries like

2.1. Iran

2.2. Iraq

2.3. Saudi Arabia

2.4. Syria

2.5. Libya, etc.

Documents that you will need other than visa during entry to Singapore:

01. Passport with validity of 6 months or more

02. Return ticket

03. Proof of funds for stay and medical treatment in Singapore

04. Proof of your settlement in your home country

Instructions for Visa application to Singapore

01. Fill the visa application form available on the official website of Singapore Immigration under the regular visa application.

02. Save the filled form, take a print out and do your signature.

03. Submit the form in the Singapore Embassy or online along with the following other documents:

3.1. Photocopy of passport bio page with at least 6 months of validity and two blank pages to stamp the visa

3.2. One recent (within 6 months) passport size photograph with white background

3.3. Letter from the hospital in Singapore for recommending the treatment

If you need to stay for more than 30 days as provided in the visa, you can apply for an extension for up to 90 days.

Process of getting a Visa Extension

Eligibility

People must fulfil the following conditions to apply for visa extension:

01. The request for extension should not be for more than 89 days from the day of entry

02. The current visit pass should not be expired

03. You will need a sponsor from Singapore if you are seeking an extension of 89 days or if you belong to any of the following countries:

3.1. Afghanistan

3.2. Algeria

3.3. Bangladesh

3.4. Egypt

3.5. Iran

3.6. Iraq

3.7. Jordan

3.8. Kosovo

3.9. Lebanon

3.10. Libya

3.11. Mali

3.12. Morocco

3.13. Nigeria

3.14. Pakistan

3.15. Saudi Arabia

3.16. Somalia

3.17. Sudan

3.18. Syria

3.19. Tunisia

3.20. Yemen

This condition for sponsorship is also applicable to:

01. The holders of Palestinian Authority Passport

02. People having a temporary passport issued by the United Arab Emirates

03. People with Refugee Travel Document issued by Middle-East Countries.

It is important to note that the sponsor must be a PR holder or a citizen of Singapore who is more than 21 years of age.

Documents needed for Visa Extension:

01. Passport with a validity of at least 6 months

02. A copy of passport bio page

03. Disembarkation/Embarkation card with a valid pass provided on entry into Singapore.

04. Original document to prove your relationship, if you have an immediate family member who is a citizen or PR of Singapore

05. Visa card, MasterCard credit or debit card or a valid internet bank account for payment

Form V75 which is duly endorsed by a registered doctor stating that you need to stay for an extended period of time along with the details of your illness and treatment.

Procedure for visa extension:

01. Submit the visa extension application online or send an email to [email protected] to seek assistance in getting visa extension.

02. Your local sponsor may be asked to deposit a security fee.

State of the art infrastructure, advanced technological support, and superior quality of health care makes Singapore a preferred and favorable medical tourism destination. Contact Ortil Healthcare if you are planning a medical trip to Singapore and wish to have smooth and stress-free experience.