Can I travel to Singapore on a visa with old passport number?
I am an Indian citizen. I have lost my passport in India and I have applied for a new passport and got it. My Singapore visa mentioned the old passport number. Is there any problem with traveling to Singapore?
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Odds are no, you cannot, because the airline will most likely refuse to let you board your flight if you cannot show them the visa.
Usually you could visit Singapore simply by bringing both your old and new passport, but in this case you've actually lost your passport. I would advise getting in touch with the nearest Singapore embassy/high commission/consulate and asking if it's possible to transfer the visa to a new passport:
Q: How do I transfer my valid visa from my old passport to the new one?
A: For transfer of visa, please submit your old and new passport (original and copy), the valid visa, and the fulfilled Form 14 and your 2 inches colored photos to the Consulate-General between Monday to Friday 9:00am – 11:00am.
Singapore will have electronic records of your old visa, but you will probably need a photocopy showing the passport number and a police report certifying the loss and cancellation of the old passport.
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Can I enter Singapore with an expired passport?
You cannot enter Singapore if you have less than six months validity remaining on your passport at the time of your date of arrival to Singapore. For transits, you can transit if you do not need to pass through immigration in Singapore, and remain in the transit lounge while in transit.Can I travel with my old passport visa?
In this case you will require both your expired, old passport (stamped with the visa) and a valid, new passport to travel. Make sure your visa is undamaged, unmarked and matches with your purpose of travel. Also, your name and other personal information on both passports must match.Is original passport required for Singapore visa?
Though Singapore provides the e-Visa facility for Indians, every applicant must submit their original passports for validation and visa processing. To apply for your Singapore visa online, make the payment online, upload the documents and the visa will be processed and delivered to you in just 4 working days.Can I travel with new passport and visa on old passport?
You do not have to transfer your visa. Simply present both the old passport with the still-current Indian visa and your new passport. I have entered India several times since my old passport expired.Apply // Renew // Update Passport- What To Do When Visa Is On Old Passport // Get New Passport
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You should wait till you have your new passport. You can not travel without a passport. Your old visa will be verified under your old PPN.
Just bring along a copy of old passport number or a copy of your passport application. Usually all they need is the number and date of birth. The name must have not changed.
You can get a 3-day business visa issued at the airport before you board your plane so when you arrive you will need to make an appointment with immigration for a long term stay.
Why did you not Photostat your old passport? Most embassies require that you leave a photo ID at the gate with the guard and business card when you enter compound. A color photocopy PPN works great for this.
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