Melbourne–Singapore–Delhi is one of the most common routes for Indians in Australia. Many don't realise they can step out and spend a few days in Singapore without applying for a visa.
The rule: Indian nationals in transit to or from a third country via Singapore can enter for up to 96 hours under the Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) if they hold a valid visa or long-term pass from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or the US, valid for at least 1 month from the day they enter Singapore, plus an onward ticket leaving within 96 hours.
Every condition, in plain English
- You must be in transit. Singapore can't be your final destination: Australia to India via Singapore works; a Singapore holiday doesn't.
- Your Australian visa or PR must be valid for at least 1 month from the date you enter Singapore.
- You need a confirmed onward ticket (air, ferry or cruise) leaving Singapore within 96 hours.
- You leave by air or sea.
- No extensions. 96 hours means 96 hours.
Single-journey visas have a special rule: you may still get VFTF on the return leg straight home, even after the visa is used, if you haven't been home in between.
When you still need a Singapore visa
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Singapore is your holiday destination | Apply for a Singapore visa through an authorised agent |
| Your Australian visa expires within a month | Apply for a Singapore visa |
| Stopover longer than 96 hours | Apply for a Singapore visa |
| Changing flights without leaving Changi | No visa needed |
A Singapore visa for Indians costs INR 2,100 in government processing fees at the High Commission in New Delhi, plus the agent's service fee; from Australia you apply through the Singapore mission or its authorised agents there.
Before you leave Australia
- Check your visa or PR on VEVO and screenshot the grant (Australian visas are digital).
- PR holders: confirm your travel facility is still valid, or you'll need a Resident Return Visa.
- Fill in the SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before you arrive.
Get your Singapore visa with Krosz in 5 steps
- Pick Singapore and your trip type. Open Singapore visa on Krosz and choose tourist, business or family visit. You see the full price before you start: ₹1,999 Krosz service fee + GST, plus the government fee.
- Sign in with a one-time code. No password to remember: enter your email and type the OTP we send.
- Upload your passport and photo. Krosz reads your passport page and pre-fills your details, so you only check them.
- Add your trip details and pay securely. Dates, entry point and where you're staying, then pay by UPI, card or net banking.
- A Krosz visa expert checks everything, then submits. A trained expert reviews every document one-to-one before it reaches the government, and you track the status until your visa arrives by email.
Planning a proper Singapore holiday rather than a stopover? Krosz prepares your Singapore visa application and an expert checks it before submission.
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Rules and fees last checked on 11 October 2026. Visa rules change often: always confirm on the official government website or with your airline before you fly.