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Singapore tourist visa

Most visitors can visit without a visa for 30 or 90 days. Some nationalities and travel documents require an e-Visa before travel.

Ways to get a Singapore tourist visa

  1. Visa-free visit: up to 90 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union member states, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days. British passport holders without proof of right of abode in the United Kingdom receive up to 30 days.
    1. Check that your nationality and passport qualify.
    2. Submit the SG Arrival Card online within three days before arrival, unless exempt.
    3. Present your travel and entry documents at immigration.

  2. Visa-free visit: up to 30 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, all Gulf Cooperation Council member states, and the other listed countries and territories, subject to travel-document rules.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (114)

    1. Check that your nationality and travel document qualify.
    2. Submit the SG Arrival Card online within three days before arrival, unless exempt.
    3. Present your travel and entry documents at immigration.

  3. Visitor e-Visa

    eVisa

    Visitors whose nationality or travel document requires a visa can apply through a local Singaporean contact, a strategic partner in Singapore or an authorised visa agent.

    Processing
    Three working days, excluding the day the application is submitted.
    1. Arrange an electronic application through a local Singaporean contact, a strategic partner in Singapore or an authorised visa agent outside Singapore.
    2. Include a letter of introduction if your application group requires one.
    3. If approved, print the e-Visa and bring it when travelling.

Who needs it

Visitors whose nationality or travel document is not visa-exempt must obtain a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories can visit for 30 or 90 days, subject to passport rules.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your nationality and travel document allow visa-free entry.
  2. If a visa is required, arrange an e-Visa through a local Singaporean contact, a strategic partner in Singapore or an authorised visa agent.
  3. Submit the free SG Arrival Card online within three days before arrival, unless exempt.
  4. Bring the required entry documents.

What to bring

  • Passport or travel document valid for more than six months at the time of departure.
  • Onward or return ticket.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
  • Entry documents for your next destination, including a visa if required.
  • Singapore visa, if required.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate, if applicable.

Good to know

  • The SG Arrival Card is free. It is not a visa.
  • Travellers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission need an International Certificate of Vaccination.
  • Eligible visitors using automated immigration lanes receive an electronic visit pass by email.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Singapore?

Visitors whose nationality or travel document is not visa-exempt must obtain a visa. Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories can visit for 30 or 90 days, subject to passport rules.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Singapore?

There are 3 options: Visa-free visit: up to 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit: up to 30 days (no visa at all); Visitor e-Visa (an online visa).

Who can go to Singapore without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all European Union member states, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Citizens of all Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, all Gulf Cooperation Council member states, and the other listed countries and territories, subject to travel-document rules.

Can I apply online for Singapore?

Yes: Visitor e-Visa. Visitors whose nationality or travel document requires a visa can apply through a local Singaporean contact, a strategic partner in Singapore or an authorised visa agent.

How long can I stay on a Singapore tourist visa?

Up to 30 or 90 days, depending on nationality and passport.

What documents do I need for a Singapore tourist visa?

Passport or travel document valid for more than six months at the time of departure.; Onward or return ticket.; Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.; Entry documents for your next destination, including a visa if required.; Singapore visa, if required.; Yellow fever vaccination certificate, if applicable..

How do I apply for a Singapore tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether your nationality and travel document allow visa-free entry. 2. 2. If a visa is required, arrange an e-Visa through a local Singaporean contact, a strategic partner in Singapore or an authorised visa agent. 3. 3. Submit the free SG Arrival Card online within three days before arrival, unless exempt. 4. 4. Bring the required entry documents.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Singapore?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Singapore visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Singapore be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Singapore tourist visa rules?

On Singapore's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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