Singapore visa policy

The Singapore visa policy is the set of requirements to be met by all foreigners planning to visit Singapore for various purposes.

Depending on the individual’s nationality, the planned duration of stay in the country as well as the traveling motive, the Singaporean visa requirements may differ. Obtaining a visa for Singapore is possible either online or directly at one of the nearest Singaporean consulates or embassies.

The visa policy of Singapore also states that all foreign nationals, including those coming from visa-exempt countries, must complete the SG Arrival Card before traveling to Singapore.

The SG Arrival Card is an online health declaration introduced due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Travelers need to provide certain essential details, such as their personal and passport data, and traveling plans.

Please note that the SG Arrival Card is not an equivalent of a visa. Non-visa-exempt citizens traveling to Singapore must hold both the relevant visa and the health declaration receipt to enter the country without any issues.

All travelers should also ensure that they possess passports (including temporary ones) with a min. validity of 6 months from the date of planned arrival in Singapore. Due to the frequent changes to entry rules regarding travel documents, holders of temporary passports are advise not to travel across Southeast Asia based on these documents.

Who can enter Singapore?

The Singaporean Government has lifted all remaining COVID-19 measures for travelers arriving in the country, irrespective of the vaccination status of an individual.

All arrivals must still remember to fulfill any other entry requirements, including holding a visa, passport, and other applicable documents.

Entry Requirements for Singapore

Singapore stopped to require visitors to provide COVID-19 vaccination certificates. Visitors who have traveled to countries at risk of yellow fever (South America and Africa) within the past 6 days must, however, must submit an International Certificate of Vaccination against the disease upon arrival in Singapore.

Having personal insurance is not compulsory to travel to Singapore. However, owing to the fact that hospitalization is very costly, all travelers are highly recommended to purchase comprehensive insurance with COVID-19 coverage.

Singapore also has quite strict rules regarding items that are prohibited to be brought into the country. Therefore, before traveling to the country, it is advisable to get familiar with the list of prohibited items to avoid unnecessary issues upon crossing the country’s borders.

Short-term travelers should also have sufficient funds in cash as well as onward travel proof (visa, ticket) and ensure they will not be staying in Singapore beyond the visa validity period.

Documents check-list for entering Singapore

Among the most important documents that must be gathered for a trip to Singapore are:

• passport (valid for at least 6 months)
• visa
• SG Arrival Card
• onward travel proof
• evidence of sufficient funds for the entire stay
• Yellow Fever Certificate (if applicable)
• valid visa to enter your next destination (if applicable)

Note: Please do remember that the entry requirements to Singapore may change at short notice. Consult the latest update in entry rules before your departure to confirm the list of necessary documents as well as other restrictions that may have been introduced in the country.

Methods of getting visa to Singapore

Depending on the individual’s nationality, a visa for Singapore can be obtained either online or at the nearest Singaporean diplomatic post.

Electronic visa application (eVisa)

Singapore introduced the two-group classification for all visa-required foreign nationals. They were divided into Level I and Level II. No matter the level of classification, all nationals from both groups must apply for a visa for Singapore regardless of the intended length of stay in the country.

However, only nationals classified under Level I can apply for a visa either at an embassy or online. Singapore eVisa application can be completed through a local Singaporean contact or a strategic partner, or alternatively with the help of a consulate of Singapore or one of the authorized visa agents located out of Singapore.

SG Arrival Card

All nationalities, whether marked as Level I or Level II, also must complete the SG Arrival Card 3 days before arriving in Singapore.

Completing the Card is mandatory for all incoming travelers except for transit/transferring passengers who won’t be seeking immigration clearance, as well as residents entering Singapore via the land checkpoints.

A holder of the SG Arrival Card no longer needs to fill out any additional documents upon arrival in the country. The form is digitally linked to the traveler’s passport, which ensures smooth entry to Singapore.

Regular visa application

According to the visa policy of Singapore, some nationalities need an embassy visa obtained before arriving in the country.

At the moment, there are around 50 countries that must visit the nearest embassy or consulate and apply for a Singaporean visa in a traditional way.

A regular visa can be obtained for various traveling purposes, including business, tourism, education, or work.

The regular visa application should be arranged well in advance of the planned trip, as the process can take 2 or even more weeks. Applicants will be asked to provide certain supporting documents, which differ depending on the type of visa. Also, it is necessary to cover the consular fees.

Countries and regions which require a visa for entry into Singapore

Electronic visa

• Afghanistan
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh
• Belarus
• China
• Algeria
• Egypt
• Georgia
• Hong Kong
• India
• Iraq
• Iran
• Jordan
• Kyrgyzstan
• North Korea
• Kazakhstan
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Morocco
• Moldova
• Mali
• Macau
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Somalia
• Syria
• Tajikistan
• Turkmenistan
• Tunisia
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan
• Yemen
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Sudan
• Kosovo
• Palestine

Regular visa

• Anguilla
• American Samoa
• Aruba
• Aland Islands
• Bermuda
• Cocos Islands
• Cook Islands
• Christmas Island
• Falkland Islands
• Faroe Islands
• Georgia
• French Guiana
• Gibraltar
• Greenland
• Guadeloupe
• Guam
• Cayman Islands
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Martinique
• Montserrat
• New Caledonia
• Norfolk Island
• Niue
• French Polynesia
• Caicos Islands
• Tokelau
• United States
• British Virgin Islands
• Mayotte
• Palestine
• United States Virgin Islands
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
• Saint Pierre and Miquelon
• Isle of Man
• Guernsey
• Saint Martin
• Saint Helena
• Reunion
• Puerto Rico
• Jersey
• Curacao
• British Indian Ocean Territory
• Saint Barthelemy
• Sint Maarten
• Bonaire

Visa-free entry

• South Sudan

Entry requirements for children

There are no separate requirements for children traveling to Singapore. They should follow the same entry protocol as adult travelers.

If a child is traveling with a third party, holding the written consent signed by both parents or legal guardians is necessary.

Transit information

A transit passenger is a traveler who does not pass through immigration clearance after arriving in Singapore. Transiting Singapore visa-free is permitted as long as the layover does not exceed 96 hours.

If a traveler needs to clear arrival immigration, or their flights require them to check in before the connecting flight, they are no longer considered transit passengers and needs to hold a visa.

For the most reliable and up-to-date travel requirements, a traveler planning a layover in Singapore should directly contact the airline to confirm the transit requirements.

Moreover, it is recommended to also make sure that all the requirements appropriate for the final destination are met. Some destinations may still require incoming travelers to provide a negative PCR test or vaccination proof.

Important information

• SG Arrival Card is currently a mandatory document for all travelers, including visa-exempt nationals.
• SGAC is a health declaration form and it does not replace a visa for Singapore.
• Singapore visa can be obtained either online (by eligible countries) or directly at the nearest Singaporean diplomatic post.
• There are no COVID-19 requirements remaining in place in Singapore – both vaccinated and non-vaccinated travelers can enter the country.
• Transit passengers can transit to Singapore visa-free as long as they remain within the transit zone.
• If Singapore is just a transit stop on your way, make sure to consult the entry requirements applicable to your final destination.