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Schengen Visa from Singapore for Pass Holders

For foreign nationals living in Singapore on an Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependant's Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass, and permanent residents whose passport needs a visa: which consulate to use, how to prove your Singapore status, and the evidence that keeps the file consistent. The adult consular fee is €90.

Last verified: 2026-10-31 · Confirm on your consulate's own page before applying.

1. Apply to your main destination

Apply to the consulate of the country where you will spend the most nights — or, with equal nights, your first point of entry. Choosing a consulate because it has earlier Singapore appointments is a jurisdiction error. Destination guides: France, Spain, Germany, Italy. Relocating for more than 90 days? See the long-stay visa hub.

2. Where to apply in Singapore

For other countries, use the channel named on that consulate's website.

3. Singapore-specific evidence

  • Passport with at least two blank pages, valid at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area
  • Your current pass (EP, S Pass, DP or LTVP) or PR re-entry permit, with validity extending beyond your return
  • Dependant's Pass holders: the main pass holder's pass copy and employer letter, plus proof of relationship
  • Singapore bank statements in SGD (for example DBS/POSB, OCBC or UOB) for the last three to six months, with salary credits visible
  • Employer letter on company letterhead: role, salary, start date and approved leave dates
  • Latest IRAS Notice of Assessment, or ACRA business profile if self-employed
  • Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover

4. Show ties to Singapore and home

Your Singapore job, pass, lease and tax record show you have a life to return to; family or property in your home country strengthens that picture. Keep dates, addresses and amounts consistent across the cover letter, itinerary and bank statements.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for a Schengen visa in Singapore on an Employment Pass or S Pass?

Yes. If you live in Singapore on a valid Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependant's Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass and your passport requires a Schengen visa, you apply in Singapore to the consulate of your main destination. You do not need to return to your home country.

How long must my pass be valid?

Consulates generally expect your Singapore residence permission to remain valid after your return. The required margin varies by consulate, so check your destination consulate's page. If your pass is close to renewal, renew first or include proof of renewal.

Do Singapore citizens or permanent residents need this guide?

Singapore passport holders do not need a Schengen visa for short stays. Permanent residents still need one if their own passport requires it — use your re-entry permit and PR status as residence proof instead of a work pass.

Which visa centre do I use in Singapore?

It depends on the consulate. France and Germany both take Singapore applications through VFS Global. For other countries, follow the link on that consulate's own website.

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