Singapore Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Singapore, a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure is required by nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Visas for Singapore are not required by nationals referred to in the table above, if they are visiting for social/tourism reasons; instead a visit pass is issued on arrival and is usually valid for up to a month.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Singapore.
Types and Cost
Entry visa (for those who do require a visa): £15.
Validity
Visa validity varies by nationality.
Transit
If a transit visa is required, it will be issued on arrival and have a validity of 96 hours. This allows passengers to leave the airport; bus tours of the city are available for passengers with sufficient stopover time.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section of embassy/high commission). In certain countries applications may be submitted online (www.ica.gov.sg).
Temporary residence
A long-term visit pass can be issued for the purpose of visiting family, seeking employment or accompanying a child studying in Singapore. There are long lists of requirements available on the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority website (www.ica.gov.sg).
Working days
Visa processing time varies by country, with two tiers: one takes an average of three working days, the other an average of two weeks.
Sufficient Funds
Sufficient funds are required either for a visa or visit pass, although ‘sufficient’ is not explicitly defined.
Entry Documents
Yellow fever certificates are needed if you are coming from an infected area.
Extension of stay
You can apply online for extensions to the visit pass up to 89 days beyond your date of entry (www.ica.gov.sg). You must have at least three working days remaining on your current visit pass when you apply. Extensions to visas depend on nationality.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 537 3100.
Website: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/washington
Address: NW, 3501 International Place, Washington D.C., 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1300 and 1400-1730.
High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7235 8315.
Website: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/london
Address: , 9 Wilton Crescent, London, SW1X 8SP,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900–1300 and 1400-1700; 0930-1230 (visa section).
British High Commission in Singapore
Telephone: +65 6424 4200.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-high-commission-singapore
Address: , 100 Tanglin Road, Singapore, 247919,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0830-1700; Mon-Fri 09-1100 (consular services, by appointment only).
