Singapore is a popular short-haul destination from Colombo for holidays, business and as a connecting hub onward across Asia and Australia. Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa arranged before travel.
What kind of visa do you need?
- Tourist visa — the standard option for holidays and family visits, applied for through an approved agent ahead of your trip.
- Business visa — for travellers attending meetings or conferences, usually requiring an invitation letter from the host company.
Singapore visa applications are submitted through a registered visa agent rather than directly by the traveller, so most Sri Lankan applicants go through their travel or ticketing agent.
Documents you'll need
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from your travel date.
- A recent passport-size photo on a white background.
- A confirmed return air ticket and, in most cases, a hotel booking or invitation letter.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay, if requested.
Cost and processing time
Visa fees are modest compared to longer-haul destinations, and standard processing is typically 3–5 working days. Apply at least a week or two before travel to allow for any additional document requests.
Book the flight and visa together
Arranging your Colombo–Singapore ticket and visa through the same agent keeps your travel dates, hotel booking and visa application consistent. See our Colombo to Singapore route for fares and flight times, or tell us your dates and we'll quote the fare and visa together.