Last updated 2026-04-20
Visa exemption in Singapore
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, business
, transit
, other
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Holders of ordinary passports of specific countries (or members of APEC) may enter Singapore without a visa if the duration of their visit does not exceed the specified visa-free limit. In addition, citizens of certain visa-required countries are exempted from obtaining a visa for transit if certain conditions are met. Within 3 days before entering Singapore, all foreign nationals, except permanent residents and certain other categories of persons, are required to complete an SG Arrival Card online.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
Unlimited
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
Free of charge
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Transit without visa
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
2 days
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa-free transit facility
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
4 days
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa-free transit facility
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
4 days
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
APEC card holders visa exemption
Eligible individuals
Holder of APEC business card, businessman, entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
2 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption
Eligible individuals
Tourist, businessman, visitor, visa exempt
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption
Eligible individuals
Tourist, businessman, visitor, visa exempt
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge