How long can I stay in Singapore?

A visa does not determine the permitted stay. Singapore immigration records the authorised period on the electronic Visit Pass issued at entry.

Do I need a visa to transit through Singapore?

Transit requirements depend on passport, route and whether the traveller clears immigration. Use Singapore ICA's official visa-required list and transit guidance for the exact itinerary.

Singapore travel requirements

Singapore visa and entry requirements

Check the visa and entry requirements for Singapore based on your passport and trip, then continue to the correct official route.

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Select your passport country to see the visa and entry requirements that may apply for Singapore.

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Singapore permits visa-free short visits for many passport countries, while travellers on its visa-required list need an entry visa. Most arrivals must also submit the free SG Arrival Card within the official window.

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Many travellers can enter Singapore visa-free for short stays, while visa-required travellers need the appropriate visa. The SG Arrival Card is also required for most arrivals. Check your passport before you travel.

Who needs a visa or travel document?

Visa, travel-authorisation and declaration requirements for Singapore depend on passport, purpose, route and intended stay. Check the official source linked with the relevant option for the current rule that applies to you.

Most travellers must submit the free SG Arrival Card within three days including the day of arrival.

For work, study, residence or other travel purposes, check the relevant government requirements separately.

Other visa and entry options

Other options may apply depending on your passport, travel purpose and intended stay:

Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass: Immigration issues the electronic Visit Pass at entry and it records the authorised period of stay. It is not a pre-travel visa application.

Singapore visa and entry options

Compare the documents that may apply to your trip, including who they are for, permitted stays and processing guidance.

Electronic arrival declaration

SG Arrival Card

Travellers covered by Singapore's SG Arrival Card requirement; official exemptions apply.

Allows

Submission of arrival and health declaration information; it is not a visa and does not grant entry permission.

Validity

For the declared arrival.

Entries

One arrival declaration

Maximum stay

Not applicable; the permitted stay is stated on the electronic Visit Pass issued at entry.

Official processing guidance

Submit within three days, including the day of arrival.

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You can also apply directly through the official government website without paying our service fee. Government fees may still apply.

Entry visa

Singapore entry visa

Travellers holding passports or travel documents listed by Singapore ICA as visa-required.

Allows

Travel to seek entry for a visit. A visa is not an immigration pass and does not guarantee admission.

Validity

The validity and permitted number of journeys shown on the issued visa apply.

Entries

As stated on the issued visa.

Maximum stay

The period of stay is determined at entry and shown on the electronic Visit Pass.

Official processing guidance

ICA states that applications are normally processed within three working days, excluding the day of submission; some take longer.

Apply on the official government website

What to prepare

Have these details and documents ready before you apply. Additional documents may be requested depending on your passport, travel purpose or application.

The passport that will be used for travel

Current contact, itinerary and accommodation information

A compliant photograph where the application requests one

Purpose-specific evidence requested by the issuing authority

Processing times

Processing times vary by document and authority. Use the official guidance shown with the relevant option and apply early enough for government review.

Plan around official processing times

Government processing times can vary. Apply early and use the guidance shown for the document you need.

Continue to the official application

Visa, travel-authorisation and entry decisions are made by the relevant government and border authorities.

Your application checklist

Confirm the right route, prepare your details and documents, then continue to the official application when you are ready.

Check your requirements

Start with your passport country and destination to see the relevant travel document route.

Complete the online form

Use the official Singapore application or declaration service linked from the relevant route.

Upload required documents

Provide only the passport, photograph, travel and purpose-specific evidence requested by the authority.

Review your details

Check that your application details match your passport and travel itinerary exactly.

Submit your application

Submit through the official authority and retain its receipt or reference number.

Receive updates by email

Keep the authority's decision and any government emails accessible while travelling.

Prepare with confidence

Follow a clear route from checking requirements to preparing the details requested by the relevant authority.

Before you travel

Keep government decisions and confirmations accessible, and check the official rules again before departure.

Check that your passport validity meets the destination rules

Confirm your travel dates and accommodation details

Review the latest entry conditions before departure

Carry the approved document if required, digitally or printed

Keep government emails and status updates accessible while travelling

Requirements can change before departure

Singapore travel document questions

Answers to common questions about Singapore visas and entry requirements.

No. The SG Arrival Card is an arrival and health declaration. A visa-required traveller must still obtain the appropriate Singapore entry visa.

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Check your requirements for Singapore and continue to the relevant official application route.

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