VISA INFORMATION

Overview

All travellers are required to go through immigration clearance upon arrival into Singapore.

The granting of visit passes to visitors is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Visitors must satisfy the following basic entry requirements before they can be considered for entry into Singapore:

• A passport with at least 6 months validity
• Valid Singapore visa, if applicable (refer to the Visa Requirements page for more information)
• Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore
• Confirmed onward/return tickets (where applicable)
• Entry facilities to their onward destinations, e.g. visas.
• Completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable

The period of stay granted is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on the visitor's passport. Visitors are advised to check their passports for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days stay given before leaving the checkpoint.

All visitors on visit passes are not permitted to engage in any form of business, profession, occupation or paid employment while in Singapore.

Visitors are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Singapore beyond the number of days given. If there is a need to stay beyond the period granted, visitors may apply for an extension of stay online via e-XTEND or at the Visitors Services Centre, 4th storey, ICA Building, before the visit pass expires. Application for extension of stay is subject to approval.

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Visa Requirements

Foreigners who do not require visas for entry and are visiting Singapore as tourists, may be given up to 30-day social visit passes upon their arrival in Singapore.

However, foreigners holding travel documents issued by the countries listed in this link will require a visa to enter Singapore.

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Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

For entry into Singapore, a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers (over one year of age) who, within the preceding six days have been in or have passed through any country endemic for yellow fever.

The International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is considered valid 10 days after vaccination. The certificate is for a period of 10 years.

Countries endemic for yellow fever are as follows:

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• Prohibited items
• Controlled or restricted items
• Taxable or dutiable items exceeding your GST Relief or Duty-Free concession; or
• Items for which no GST Relief or duty -free concession is granted.

At the Red Channel, declare orally to the ICA officers that you have with you any of the above-stated item(s), show the item(s) to the officer and produce the import permit, if any.

Proceed to the Green Channel if you do not carry any of the above-stated 4 types of items. At the Green Channel, ICA officers may still conduct selective checks on visitors' baggage.

If in doubt, always seek clearance at the Red Channel.

For more information on the Red/Green Channels, controlled and prohibited items, GST Relief and Duty-Free Concessions, please refer to the Dual-Channel System page.

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Visa Application

Procedure

For Applications in Singapore
Submit your visa application online via Submission of Application for Visa Electronically (SAVE) through a local contact with a SingPass account.

For Applications Overseas
Submit your visa application at the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission. Please visit the respective Mission's website for their visa application procedures. Please visit here to find out the contact details on all Singapore Overseas Missions. The Visa application form is available free of charge at all Singapore Overseas Missions.

To find out more details on the documents required, please refer to the following

Note: Possession of a visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore. Visitors must also meet entry requirements such as holding a valid passport, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and confirmed onward/return air ticket.

For more information on visa requirements, please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg/index.aspx