Passport holders from most countries, like the USA, Canada, the UK, and most European countries, enjoy visa-free entry to Singapore for 30 or 90 days. Other countries must apply for an Entry Visa or use the Visa-Free Transit Facility for short stays (4 days). Find out all about the requirements for each below.
Singapore's Visa-Free Countries
Most countries, including Canada and the UK, can travel to Singapore visa-free for a maximum of 30 days. Nationals from the following countries are allowed to stay in Singapore for 90 days:
- The United States
- Australia
- European Union citizens
- New Zealand
- Norway
- South Korea
- Switzerland
Entry Requirements
Even if you are exempt from a Singapore visa, you still need to present yourself for immigration clearance when you enter Singapore. The basic entry requirements are as follows:
- A passport that is valid for at least six months
- Sufficient funds for the length of your intended stay (from US$80 per day is recommended)
- A completed Singapore Arrival Card1 and e-Pass2. Apply for it about 3 days in advance from: https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/
- A confirmed onward or return ticket (where applicable)
- Evidence that you can enter your next destination (for example, a visa)
Notes:
- The Singapore Arrival Card is quick to fill in with a few personal identifiers, trip details, and a health declaration. All travelers entering Singapore complete one.
- From 11 March 2022, all foreigners who are eligible for entry into Singapore will receive a Visit Pass (e-Pass) by email, showing the number of days they can stay. Please provide a valid email address for your e-Pass when you fill in the Singapore Arrival Card.
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Great Experience
WOW! I’ve traveled Asia some & I must say Sharon & Asia Highlights made this trip so much more enjoyable and easy More
Stephen Hollis,
Aug 2023
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Alisa has has been great to work with
Alisa with Asia Highlights has has been great to work with. Very friendly and responsive. More
Ana Rausch,
Aug 2023
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Using Sharon right now to book our…
Using Sharon right now to book our upcoming trip to Thailand. She has booked everything that we asked for. Has answered all of my inquiries, which has been many! Looking forward to having a great girls trip in Thailand More
Tracy,
Aug 2023
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Thailand, Singapore, Bali
In Thailand, Tanny and Nori(Suparp), were both incredible! They were both fun, funny, and full of knowledge and made sure we got the full experience. They went the extra mile and always made sure we had cold bottled water and towels to cleanse our hands. In Singapore, Nicole was an absolute gem. She was so kind and knowledgeable and guided us in the right direction to make our day as enjoyable as possible. She helped us choose a top notch local lunch and coffee spot in China Town and taught us so much about the country! In Bali, Emon was an absolute joy. He was very knowledgeable and kind and absolutely made sure we were feeling comfortable and was willing to be flexible with us. He was fun to converse with and made our time traveling between destinations so enjoyable! I cannot recommend Asia Highlights enough! Accommodations, travel arrangements and guided tours were all a breeze. More
Cassi Thunker,
Jul 2023
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Very supportive
Very supportive ! I have received eticket for Sky Lattern Festival very fast More
Chi?n Nguy?n Ng?c,
Jul 2023
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My experience in Chang Mai with Asia Highlights
I greatly enjoyed my experience with Asia Highlights for a trip I booked to Thailand.All of my interests were catered too. My guide in Chang Mai Gemma was excellent.I truly felt the soul of Thailand culture and Buddhism. More
Richard,
Jul 2023
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A pleasure to plan with
Well, this has been a painless and pleasurable process to find such a wonderful company. I had specific dates and places to be and Sharon worked with me diligently to refine the schedule and costs to suit my travel needs and budget. She informed me of a special tour on the dates I am to be in Thailand and I added that to my previous plans. More
Chris Williams,
Jul 2023
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Large multi-generational holiday in Thailand
The holiday was wonderful. Our guides, Mr Monchai (Bangkok), and Ms Tipagorn (Tippy) (Chiang Mai) were exceptional. Travelling in a large multigenerational group with many children requires patience and our guides truly understood that. Mr Monchai and Ms Tippy shared their extensive knowledge of the many wonderful places we visited, and were flexible to take us to additional places along the way based on discussions. While everyday was busy, having them greet us with patience and a smile truly made this a memorable holiday. The hotels we stayed at were equally wonderful and went above and beyond to celebrate not only my parents 50th anniversary but also celebrate 2 milestone birthdays that occurred. We will cherish this holiday for many years to come. We hope to use Asia Highlights again. More
CL,
Jul 2023
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I never used a travel agent in my life
I never used a travel agent in my life, but Sharon for Asia Highlights did a phenomenal job helping planning and coordination a family vacation. The best part of working with Sharon was that she maintained an open line of communication and provided answers to my question well within 12-24 hours. Additionally, Sharon was flexible and customized our vacation to my families needs. Overall great experience. More
Antione Barry,
Jul 2023
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Great company to plan a trip to Southeast Asia!
Sharon Haung has been wonderful to work with! Very patient and accommodating. Responds immediately given time change and is prepared, prompt, and professional. More
Debi Hinerfeld,
Jul 2023
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We took a 15 days trip (10 days Vietnam and 5 days Thailand …
It was an amazing experience the guides and drivers were there awaiting for us at each airoport for a transfer to the hotels also on time for all the tours all the guides were so lovely , very experienced and spoke very good English , one of the days on tour in Thailand I lost my phone in a temple in Bangkok mr chai went out of his way in a middle of thousands of visitors and managed to find an bring it back to me I found that amazing , also while on a trip I contacted Jason li out tour organizer few time via whatup and he replied and helped on the spot I recommend asiahilights 150% The quality of the service hotels the guides the drivers outstanding From start to finish ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ???? More
SIMO el ghobar,
Jun 2023
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Wonderful Guides and Experience
Our large group arrived in Bangkok with Tanni as our guide. She was wonderful! An absolute joy to spend time with. She is knowledgeable, kind, and extremely funny. I don’t know what we would have done without her! After Bangkok, we traveled to Chang Mai, where Indy was our tour guide. She was a delight! She is kind, knowledgeable, and so patient. Our trip to Thailand was an adventure of a lifetime and these two women helped make it memorable. I would definitely use Asia Highlights for any future travel in Asia. More
Jessica Bennett,
Jun 2023
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Guide - Chai
We travelled from Vietnam to Bangkok and were blessed to have a guide named Chai. He was a superb guide and it is a pity we couldn't bottle him and take him home. He was very knowledgeable and an absolute gentleman. He could not have done enough to facilitate us and imparted so much knowledge about the Temples, Buddism and the History of Thailand in general. Not only did he give us a great overview of the past and current ways of living in Thailand but I also feel I came away a much better person having interacting with him. I will carry many of his teachings with me for the rest of my life and know that having met him was a very special blessing in my life. More
Customer,
Jun 2023
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Our guide Tanni was kind
Our guide Tanni was kind, knowledgeable, funny and beyond accommodating for our group. We felt like we'd made a friend and it enhanced our trip in the most positive way. Everything was coordinated perfectly which is not easy to do in a large traveling group. Excellent experience! More
Marissa Manson,
Jun 2023
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We are only on day 5 of our 15 day trip…
Our first stop so far was in Hanoi where our guide Trong was just so awesome! He shared about his culture and family life which showing us sites through a city tour. He was so funny making lots of jokes and always made sure we were having fun while learning about everything! He checked on us frequently even when we were no longer with him since we then went on a cruise in Halong Bay! Halong Bay and the cruise on Paradise Elegance went way above anything I expected. The scenery was breathtaking, the ship was so beautiful and clean with such fresh, good food! And I can’t sing enough praise for the staff who took care of us- especially Anna and Belle! They went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed every aspect from eating meals with Anna to every other detail with Belle! I highly recommend Asian Highlights to help plan these extraordinary trips! This already has been a trip of a lifetime and we still have so much more to see all thanks to Cathy!! More
Diane Creitz,
Jun 2023
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Tanni for the win!
14 of my closest friends and family descended upon Bangkok ready to see the town. Asia highlights and Tanni took us on a tour that changed our lives. We experienced so much everyday. Tanni was amazing! She did all the thinking for us, so we all could just be present and enjoy the moment. I can’t recommend this company, and especially Tanni enough. More
Megan McGlynn,
Jun 2023
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This isn't my first trip with Asia…
This isn't my first trip with Asia Highlights. They are great at helping me plan, working my requests into the itinerary, and booking it all. We travel with friends and just got back from a trip to Thailand and Vietnam. Albee did a great job with all the details and we had a wonderful time. We will use them for our next adventure! More
Katie Potesta,
Jun 2023
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Amazing service
Although we have not been our trip yet I wanted to still write a review based on customer service and the ease of booking. Alisa has been extremely prompt and responsive with planning our trip to Thailand. She has had great recommendations and guidance to add to our custom itinerary. Highly recommend using Asia highlights! -Alex More
Alex,
May 2023
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I have never hear of this company…
I have never hear of this company before , and after reading all these reviews ,I decided to give it a try . The professionalism and communicative skill received by one of the agent , Sharon of Asia Highlights , convince me that She was the right travel agent for my trip in Asia . Very quickly she communicated with me and got all the detail of my desire vacation . Sharon made me a great itinerary with great experiences that I am dreaming to experience and I am looking forward to it . Thanks Sharon for been so great and crafting me a dream vacation with great suggestions. More
orge alvarez,
May 2023
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Coco Yang worked tirelessly to…
From the moment I landed in Bangkok, Ms Noi Ying was there to welcome me and get me settled into my hotel. We enjoyed several days together touring Bangkok and Kanchanaburi. In Chiang Mai, Mr Ekachai took my son snd I on an amazing trip to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and to visit a community Lanna home, gardens and a hands-on cooking class preparing an authentic Thai meal. Lisa arranged a last-minute speedboat tour of 5 breathtaking islands in Phuket. From start to finish, the guides exceeded my expectations!! Thank you, Asia Highlight!! Debbie Woods More
Debbie Woods,
May 2023
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Who Needs a Visa to Visit Singapore?
If you are a national of one of the below countries (Assessment Level Countries), you will need a visa when you travel to Singapore.
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
- Bangladesh, Belarus
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Egypt,
- Georgia,
- India, Iran, Iraq,
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon, Libya,
- Mali, Moldova, Morocco,
- Nigeria
- Pakistan, People's Republic of China (PRC)
- Russia,
- Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria
- Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan
- Ukraine, Uzbekistan,
- Yemen
People (including nationals from an Assessment Level Country) who hold a diplomatic, service, or official passport are allowed to enter Singapore without a visa. In addition, you will also need a Singapore visa if you are travelling with the following documents, even if your country is visa-exempt:
- A Palestinian Authority passport
- A Hong Kong Document of Identity issued by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- A Macao Special Administrative Region Travel Permit
- A temporary passport issued by the United Arab Emirates
- Refugee travel documents issued by a Middle East country
How to Apply for a Singapore Visa?
People who require an Entry Visa to visit Singapore can apply in these ways:
1. Through a local contact, an authorized visa agent, or a strategic partner. They will submit the visa application on your behalf online using Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA's) e-Service. (A local contact should be more than 21 years old.)
2. At a Singapore embassy office
If you are staying near a Singapore embassy, it might be easier for you to go to the office to apply for the visa in person. If not, it is better to find a local contact or an agent to help you, because you cannot submit a Singapore visa application yourself on the ICA website, as you do not have the authorization. A local Singapore citizen can register on SingPass and submit an application for you.
Documents Required
Please prepare the following documents when you submit the visa application:
- A completed Singapore Visa Application Form. You can download the form here.
- Passport-sized color photos taken within the last three months. At least two photos are needed and the dimensions must be 400x514 pixels. See more about photo guidelines here.
- A photocopy (on A4 paper) of your passport bio-data page. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date when you enter Singapore.
- A photocopy of your travel itinerary or booked roundtrip airline tickets (on A4 paper)
- A letter of introduction for the visa application from your local contact or strategic partner. Here is the template to download.
- Your VISA or MasterCard details to pay for the visa processing fee.
- A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate for nationals from the following countries or those who will have visited these countries before travelling to Singapore:
Angola | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mauritania |
Argentina | Equatorial Guinea | Mali |
Burkina Faso | Ecuador | Nigeria |
Bolivia | Ethiopia | Niger |
Benin | French Guiana | Peru |
Burundi | Guyana | South Sudan |
Brazil | Ghana | Sierra Leone |
Chad | Gambia | Suriname |
Colombia | Guinea-Bissau | Sudan |
Central African Republic | Gabon | Senegal |
Cote d'Ivoire | Guinea | Trinidad and Tobago |
Cameroon | Kenya | Togo |
Congo | Liberia | Uganda |
It normally takes about 3–5 working days to process an Entry Visa. Some applications may take longer.
Visa Fees for Applying for a Singapore Tourist Visa (Entry Visa)
- A Singapore Entry Visa processing fee is about USD$ 23 and the fee is non-refundable even though you withdraw the application after submitted.
- The nationals who want to stay longer than their visa pass( short-term visa pass) allowed need to extend the stay and pay for an extension fee, which is about USD$30. You can submit your visa extend application online on Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Please submit the application about seven days before the expiry of your short-term visa pass.
Once You Have an Entry Visa
If your visa application is successful, you will receive a Short-Term Visa Pass (an STVP e-Pass), which is valid for 14–30 days. You must also fulfill the basic entry requirements (also shown above). This includes filling in a Singapore Arrival Card before going.
The Singapore Visa-Free Transit Facility
Nationals from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the People's Republic of China (PRC), Georgia, India, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine may be eligible for the Visa-Free Transit Facility allowing a visa-free stay in Singapore of up to 96 hours.
You do not need to use the visa-free transit facility (or get a visa or fulfill any of the other entry requirements) if you pass through Singapore without leaving the transit area of the airport.
Requirements for India
- Depart Singapore by air or by sea
- Have a long-term visa for one of the below countries. The visa must be valid for at least 1 month from the date when you enter Singapore.
- Australia
- Canada
- Germany
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Requirement for the CIS, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine
Depart Singapore by air with a valid onward flight ticket.
Documents Required for the Visa-Free Transit Facility
- A passport, which is valid for at least six months from the time you must depart Singapore.
- A booked onward travel ticket (flight or ship)
- A visa for your next destination country, if applicable.
- Sufficient funds (from US$80 per day is recommended) to cover your stay in Singapore
- An e-Pass, having filled in a Singapore Arrival Card 3 days before travel.
Please note that the information above is for reference only. It is suggested that you check with the Singapore embassy offices in your country for any updates to policy. Or browse the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's official website, which may have more info: https://www.ica.gov.sg/.
Why Travel with Asia Highlights (98.8% positive customer reviews among 10,000+)
- Unique experiences tailored to your interests: Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.
- Hassle-free travel and peace of mind: Every aspect of your trip will be carefully planned and organized by your 1:1 travel consultant.
- Experienced and knowledgeable guides: Your guides will be local and love to work for travelers' smiles.
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