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96 hours - Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) for Singapore

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sharin   41

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I hold Indian Passport and Green Card from US (filed I-751 condition removal & received extension for 18 months but physical GC card expired), will be transiting from India to US via SIN airport. Have really long layover (16 hours) and want to enjoy time in City than staying in SQ Lounge.

1. Do I get this 96 hours transit visa after arriving at airport OR this is something I need to plan ahead?
2. If I get after arriving, is there any process?
3. I'm really interested in City Sight Tour (free tour offered by Changi Airport) or maybe even stay 1 or 2-night/s in Singapore.

Any help is appreciated before I change my flight accordingly specially if I plan to stay night in City.

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N-400 Application Timeline :

Application sent via mail - April 15th  (Field office Dallas, TX)

NOA Receipt date - April 17th

Biometrics receipt - April 22th (appointment scheduled for May 14th)

Biometrics completed - May 7th (Early Walk-in)

Biometrics completed - May 7th (Early Walk-in)

Interview scheduled notification - November 12th (via email - waiting to receive letter in mail for actual Interview date)

Interview completed & Case approved - November 17th

 

Naturalization Ceremony (in January 2020 - waiting on notice)

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Best information and most accurate, would be calling the embassy of Singapore and explain your situation. Expired green card and an extention letter might not be something they would be familiar with. Good luck

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5/31/2018                  AOS/AP/EAD

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6/11/2018                  NOA-1 hard copies for AOS/EAD/AP

6/27/2018                  Biometrics for AOS/EAD

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On 8/5/2018 at 10:50 AM, sharin said:

I hold Indian Passport and Green Card from US (filed I-751 condition removal & received extension for 18 months but physical GC card expired), will be transiting from India to US via SIN airport. Have really long layover (16 hours) and want to enjoy time in City than staying in SQ Lounge.

1. Do I get this 96 hours transit visa after arriving at airport OR this is something I need to plan ahead?
2. If I get after arriving, is there any process?
3. I'm really interested in City Sight Tour (free tour offered by Changi Airport) or maybe even stay 1 or 2-night/s in Singapore.

Any help is appreciated before I change my flight accordingly specially if I plan to stay night in City.

You can probably find all the info you're looking for at these two links:

 

https://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/overseasmission/washington/visitor_information/Visa_and_Entry_Requirements/wstcon_visa1.html

 

https://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/overseasmission/washington/visitor_information/Visa_and_Entry_Requirements.html

Removing Conditions Timeline

Aug. 10, '17: Mailed in I-751

Aug. 21, '17: NOA1

October 23, '18: NOA2- approval

October 30, 18: 10-year GC received

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sharin   41

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6 hours ago, jeanisnotmean said:

Sharin, I'm in the same situation. Were you able to enter Singapore and obtain a VFTF?

 

Yes I was able to enter into Singapore via VFTF 

N-400 Application Timeline :

Application sent via mail - April 15th  (Field office Dallas, TX)

NOA Receipt date - April 17th

Biometrics receipt - April 22th (appointment scheduled for May 14th)

Biometrics completed - May 7th (Early Walk-in)

Biometrics completed - May 7th (Early Walk-in)

Interview scheduled notification - November 12th (via email - waiting to receive letter in mail for actual Interview date)

Interview completed & Case approved - November 17th

 

Naturalization Ceremony (in January 2020 - waiting on notice)

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