Singapore Consulate-General in San Francisco
San Francisco
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At the embassy
Appointment required
In-person application
Online eVisa
24-72 hours
No embassy visit
Mission details
Singapore Consulate-General in San Francisco
Consulate General in San Francisco.
- Street Address
- 595 Market Street Suite 2450 San Francisco, CA 94105-2846
- Official Website
- www.mfa.gov.sg/Overseas-Mission/San-Francisco
- Services Offered
- Visa
- Passport Renewal
- Notarization
- Civil Registry
- Emergency Travel Document
- Opening Hours
- Opening hours are not available.
- Appointment Policy
Book online via the official portal, required for all services. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Jurisdiction
Covers US West Coast, Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories in the Pacific
Services offered at this mission
- Visa
- Passport Renewal
Replace expiring, lost, or damaged Singapore passports for citizens living abroad.
- Notarization
- Civil Registry
- Emergency Travel Document
Temporary travel documents for Singapore citizens in urgent situations abroad.
Before you visit
- Book an appointment
Most missions require advance booking. Use the appointment link on this page.
- Check passport validity
Your passport should have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your travel dates.
- Bring required documents
Both originals and photocopies. Check the mission's document list before visiting.
- Prepare fees in the correct currency
Fees are usually payable in local currency or USD. Confirm acceptable payment methods ahead of time.
- Arrive 15 minutes early
Allow time for security screening and document check at the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to enter Singapore?
Most nationalities can enter Singapore visa-free for short stays; check the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) visa requirement list at ica.gov.sg. If your passport requires a visa, apply online via the SAVE e-Service for your nationality or through an authorised visa agent — most nationalities no longer apply in person at the mission.
Do I need to submit the SG Arrival Card?
Yes. All travellers entering Singapore (except Singapore citizens and PRs) must submit the free SG Arrival Card online within three days before arrival at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard. It replaces the paper disembarkation card and includes the electronic health declaration.
Do I need an appointment at the Singapore Consulate-General in San Francisco?
Yes. Consular and notarial services at the Singapore Consulate-General in San Francisco are by appointment only. Book via the appointment portal on the mission's website or by emailing the mission directly. Walk-ins are accepted only for genuine consular emergencies involving Singapore citizens.
What documents should I bring to my appointment?
Standard requirements: a valid passport (with at least six months' validity), a completed application form, recent passport-sized photograph, proof of local residence or visa, and any service-specific supporting documents (e.g. original marriage or birth certificate for notarisation, old passport for renewal).
Can I renew my Singapore passport here?
Singapore passports are renewed through ICA's APPLES e-Service at eservices.ica.gov.sg. Overseas Singaporeans can apply online and collect the new passport at this mission, or at an ICA Service Centre in Singapore. Processing typically takes 4–6 weeks when collecting overseas.
Does the Singapore Consulate-General in San Francisco cover my area?
This mission's consular jurisdiction covers US West Coast, Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories in the Pacific. If you are a Singapore citizen living or travelling outside this area, please contact the Singapore overseas mission that serves your region, or the MFA Duty Officer in Singapore on +65 6379 8800 for urgent matters.
What do I do in a consular emergency outside office hours?
For genuine consular emergencies affecting a Singapore citizen (death, arrest, serious accident, natural disaster), call the MFA Duty Officer in Singapore on +65 6379 8800 or +65 6379 8855. Non-emergency queries should wait for the mission's working hours.
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Last verified on April 22, 2026 · source