Note: This page is correct at the time of publishing, but passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.
Entry requirements for Americans:
United States passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days, provided they obtain a free Social Visit Pass on arrival. Extensions are possible for a fee of SGD40.
Entry requirements for UK nationals:
British passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days, providing a free Social Visit Pass is obtained on arrival.
Entry requirements for Canadians:
Canadian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days, providing they obtain a Social Visit Pass (free of charge) on arrival.
Entry requirements for Australians:
Australian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days, providing a Social Visit Pass (free of charge) is obtained on arrival.
Entry requirements for South Africans:
South Africans do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days, providing a Social Visit Pass (free of charge) is obtained on arrival.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders:
New Zealand nationals require a valid passport, but no visa is necessary providing a Social Visit Pass (free of charge) is obtained on arrival.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals:
Irish nationals require a valid passport, but no visa is necessary provided they obtain a free Social Visit Pass on arrival, valid for 30 days. Extensions are possible for a fee of SGD40.
Passport/Visa Note:Travellers should hold confirmed documents and tickets for onward or return travel and enough funds to cover their stay. Male travellers with long hair are advised to tie their hair back on arrival. Women who are six months pregnant or more may be refused entry. All nationals, regardless of visa requirements, may be issued with a social visitor’s pass on arrival allowing for a stay of 14 or 30 days provided their visit is for touristic or business purposes. Passports must be valid for at least six months from date of arrival.
Singapore Contacts
Singapore Tourism Board: +65 6736 6622 or www.visitsingapore.com
Singapore Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 537 3100
Singapore High Commission, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7235 8315
Singapore High Commission, New York, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 212 826 0840
Singapore High Commission, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6273 3944
Singapore High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 430 6035
Singapore High Commission, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 470 0850
United States Embassy: +65 6476 9100
British High Commission: +65 6424 4200
Canadian High Commission: +65 6854 5900
Australian High Commission: +65 6836 4100
South African High Commission: +65 6339 3319
Irish Embassy: +65 6238 7616
New Zealand High Commission: +65 6235 9966
Emergencies: 999 (Police); 995 (Ambulance)
