DP needs to apply for Visa before go to Singapore ?

xmm83 · 2018-06-24T08:15:40+02:00

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xmm83 Member

Member since 17 May 2018

xmm83Member24 June 2018 06:15:40

Hi,

I'm an EP holder and have the right to bring my wife, she is Chinese Nationality.
My question is:

If i apply for a DP for her, do she stills need a Tourist / Visitor Visa to go inside Singapore ??
It is enough to show the DP approval letter in the SG immigration ??

Thanks for your help.

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert24 June 2018 07:55:13

15497

She can only hold one visa at a time - either DP or SVP (visit visa).

xmm83 Member

Member since 17 May 2018

xmm83Member24 June 2018 08:39:39

Hi Beppi,

The thing is, when i apply for the DP she is in China, then what she have to do ?
She must come to SG to put the fingers and the photo, but how she get into Singapore ?

Does MoM provides any kind of letter like the IPA so she can use that to get inside the country in the aiport border ?

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert24 June 2018 09:26:27

15497

Once a DP is approved, she can enter Singapore with that (of course). There is no IPA, but the DP is issued directly.

xmm83 Member

Member since 17 May 2018

xmm83Member24 June 2018 09:33:35

Is the DP a sort of Card ?? They use the photo that i provide with the form ?? What about the fingerprints ?? do they need to go afterwards to put them ?? Sorry about my ignorance, i though the process was similar to the EP...

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beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert24 June 2018 09:38:55

15497

I am not sure about the exact procedure (ask ICA!), but knowing the Singapore authorities' efficiency, it certainly works and poses no major problems.
All Singapore visa are electronic, so you don't need a card or stamp in your passport.