Singapore is the easy, polished city break — spotless, safe, English-speaking and packed with family attractions in a small area. It is not the cheapest, but it is one of the smoothest first trips abroad. This guide covers the e-visa for Indians, costs in ₹, and a 5-day plan from Gardens by the Bay to Sentosa.
A sample 5-day Singapore itinerary
A realistic, low-backtracking route. Generate your own — shaped to your dates, budget and pace — in ~45s.
Marina Bay
Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and the light show.
Sentosa
Universal Studios or beaches and the cable car.
Culture loop
Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam.
Wildlife
Singapore Zoo by day, Night Safari after dark.
Shop & fly
Orchard Road and Jewel Changi before departure.
Best time to visit Singapore
Singapore is warm and humid year-round, so any month works. February to April is usually the driest and most comfortable. November–January sees more rain (the monsoon), though showers are short. Time a visit with a major sale or the F1 night race if that appeals.
| When | Weather | Crowd | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb–Apr | Warm, drier | Medium | Most comfortable window |
| May–Aug | Hot, humid | High | Great Singapore Sale (Jun–Jul) |
| Nov–Jan | Wetter (monsoon) | Medium | Short heavy showers; festive lights |
Singapore visa for Indians
Indian citizens need a visa for Singapore, applied online before travel through an authorised visa agent (Singapore does not let individuals apply directly). It is typically a 30-day tourist visa and is often issued as multiple-entry. Apply about a week ahead.
- 1Confirm passport validity of 6+ months
- 2Apply through an authorised Singapore visa agent (Form 14A + photo)
- 3Provide return tickets and hotel bookings
- 4Receive the e-visa by email; print a copy
- 5Carry funds proof; entry is quick at Changi
Visa rules change — always reconfirm on the official portal before booking. We re-verify these pages regularly (updated June 2026).
Singapore trip cost from India
Singapore is pricey for hotels and attractions but cheap for hawker food. Per-person, per-day excluding international flights:
Hostels, hawker centres, MRT
4★ stays, 2–3 paid attractions
Marina Bay Sands, fine dining
Ballpark for a 5-day trip: ₹60,000–90,000 per person incl. return flights (comfort).
Veg & Jain food in Singapore
Singapore is very easy for vegetarians — Little India is full of pure-veg South Indian spots, and hawker centres always have vegetarian stalls. Jains will find dedicated options too. Tap water is safe to drink.
Safety & scams
Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world, day or night. The main thing to know is that laws are strict and fines are real — no littering, no jaywalking, no chewing gum sales, no eating on the MRT.
- ⚠Very few scams; mind strict fines (littering, jaywalking)
- ⚠Pricey taxis in surge — use MRT or Grab
- ⚠Tourist-area retail markups — hawker centres are the value play
Singapore FAQs
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
Yes — Indian passport holders need a visa, applied online before travel through an authorised agent (you cannot apply directly). It is usually a 30-day tourist visa, often multiple-entry.
How many days do you need in Singapore?
4–5 days is plenty for Marina Bay, Sentosa, the cultural districts and the zoo without rushing.
Is Singapore costly for Indians?
Hotels and attractions are pricey, but hawker food is cheap. A comfortable 5-day trip is roughly ₹60,000–90,000 per person including flights.
Is Singapore good for vegetarians?
Excellent — Little India has many pure-veg restaurants and every hawker centre has vegetarian stalls.