Consulate of Singapore in Chennai, India |
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Address | 17-A North Boag Road, T.Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600017 |
Contact No | (91) (44) 28158207 / 28158208 |
Fax Number | (91) (44) 28158209 |
Website | http://www.mfa.gov.sg/chennai |
Contact Email | singcon_maa@sgmfa.gov.sg |
Consul General | NA |
Last Updated | 26-11-2021 |
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is one of the economic powerhouses that fuels India's commercial flourishment. Nicknamed the Detroit of South Asia because of its industrial supremacy, this bustling city of southern India shows a great presence in the trade and transportation sectors.Â
Chennai captivates a massive amount of foreign direct investment or FDI from East Asian investors, notably Singapore. The Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai not only fosters this commercial and financial relationship between India and Singapore but also settles the grievances of Singaporeans on their visit to India.
The Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore performs a host of functions. These comprise:
Being the representative of Singapore at political, cultural, financial, welfare, and defence events organised by India.
Promoting trade and investment affairs between Singapore and India.
Serving assistance to officials of Singapore during their visit to India.
Protecting Singaporeans from a social crisis at the time of their tour to India.
Resolving passport-related issues of Individuals from Singapore.
Certifying documents to Singaporeans regarding employment, marriage, and childbirth while they are in India.
Individuals are required to submit the following documents to apply for a visa:
Current passport with 6 months of validity and at least two blank pages.
Photocopy of the bio page of a valid passport
Confirm return flight ticket
Provisional accommodation proof (Hotel name with contact details)
Two recent passport-size photographs (35x45mm and white background)
Bank official signed last six months’ personal bank statement
Travel insurance with at least $30000 coverage
Complete vaccination certificate / Negative RT-PCR report (48 hours before departure)
Cover letter written by the applicant
Excluding the above-mentioned copies, the consulate may ask to submit additional documents as per their services offered.
The Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai is a part of Singapore’s diplomatic mission. The governing agent, the High Commission of the Republic of Singapore, works diligently with subordinates, the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai and the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Mumbai, to guide Singaporeans and Indians who are willing to travel to Singapore.
The Singapore Consulate-General in Chennai serves in the following states and union territories:
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala
Puducherry
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Singapore nationals from the enlisted regions can get in contact with the Singapore Consulate-General in Chennai for further assistance.
Following is a series of consular services offered by the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai:
Processing passport and visa applications
E-Registering India-resided Singaporeans with MFA to provide quick assistance in times of emergency.
Issuing emergency documents for travel if one misplaces a passport
Sending notification to family back in Singapore in case of injury, arrest, or detention
Helping to arrange lawyers or translators, if needed
Providing prompt support in the occurrence of natural disasters or social crises
Processing Singapore citizenship certificates to children born in India
Applying for Singapore Identity Card
Creating/renewing Re-Entry Permit (REP)
Generating employment pass
Administering Oath of Renunciation and ORAL or Allegiance, and Loyalty
Apart from the mentioned services, the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai coordinates with the embassy to serve the Singaporeans better and to improve bilateral bonds between both countries.
Moreover, Indians who intend to visit Singapore and Singapore nationals visiting India must secure themselves from financial losses by opting for travel insurance. This way, individuals will get compensation for the misplacement of checked-in baggage or passport.