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🇸🇬Singapore Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

Asia· Updated 10/10/2026

Do you need a visa for Singapore?

It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 163 enter Singapore visa-free and 35 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.

Visa-free

163

nationalities

E-visa

35

nationalities

Check the rule for your nationality

Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.

Singapore tourist e-visa

Singapore publishes an online tourist visa. Eligibility depends on your nationality, check your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

  • Singapore eVisa

    30 SGDStay: 30 daysProcessing: 3 business days

Data updated on · Official source

Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (ica.gov.sg), read on .

Pick your nationality to see the rule

Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal

Apply for your Singapore visa via iVisa

Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply online. Check your passport's entry rules first.

  • Online filing for nationalities eligible for an e-visa or visa on arrival
  • Online application tracking
  • Paid service, on top of official fees

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Online arrival form

SG Arrival Card (SGAC). A mandatory formality, separate from the visa.

When:
Within 3 days before arrival, including the day of arrival.
Who:
All travellers, by air, sea or land, with an electronic health declaration. Exempt: transit passengers who do not pass through immigration.

Travellers without an SG Arrival Card may be denied entry.

Free: beware of websites that charge for it.

Fill it in on the official website (eservices.ica.gov.sg)

Checked on · source: ica.gov.sg

Singapore visa requirements by nationality

The entry regime Singapore applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.

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Singapore visa types, fees and processing times

Every visa category Singapore publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

Singapore visa types published by IziVisas, 2026. Data updated on . Government fees only. Application centres and agencies charge their own service fee on top.
VisaCategoryAllowed stayOfficial feeProcessing timeEntriesOfficial source
Short-stay (tourism)Short stay30 SGD3 business daysPortal
Singapore eVisaShort stay30 days30 SGD3 business daysPortal
Business visaBusiness90 days30 SGD15 business daysMultiplePortal
Work visaWork1 year (renewable)105 SGD30 business daysMultiplePortal
Student visaStudyDuration of programme105-135 SGD20 business daysMultiplePortal
Family ReunificationFamily1 year45-105 SGD30 business daysPortal

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Information

Capital

Singapore

Population

5,900,000

Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD S$)

Languages

English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil

Continent

Asia

Calling code

+65

Timezone

Asia/Singapore

Area

735 km²

Government

Parliamentary republic

National day

9 August - National Day

Internet domain

.sg

About

Singapore is a Southeast Asian city-state, a high-tech regional hub for finance and trade. Its economy thrives on banking services, shipping, and advanced technologies. Known for high density and innovation excellence.

Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)

Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:Very high safety level, one of the safest countries in the world.

Crime(Low)

  • Avoid leaving valuables in plain sight
  • Respect strict bans on alcohol and drugs

Terrorism(Low)

  • General vigilance, follow official alerts

Transport

  • Use reliable public transportation, avoid alcohol when driving

Natural risks(Low, monsoon risks)

  • Prepare waterproofs during the rainy season

Health(Excellent healthcare system)

  • Standard vaccines, travel insurance recommended

Practical tips

  • Respect strict laws (high fines for chewing gum, etc.)
  • No alcohol in public after 10:30 PM
  • Consent age is 16 years

Accommodation (Hotels.com)

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Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio in the city centre$2,400 – $3,200
1-bedroom apartment in the city centre$2,900 – $3,900
1-bedroom apartment outside the centre$2,000 – $2,800
3-bedroom apartment in the city centre$5,800 – $8,500
3-bedroom apartment outside the centre$3,500 – $5,000

Food

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$10
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant$75
McDonald’s meal or equivalent$7.50
Local beer (0.5 L, in a bar)$10
Cappuccino$5.20
Bottled water (1.5 L)$1.50
Bread (500 g)$2.70
Milk (1 L)$2.80
Eggs (12)$3.50
Chicken fillets (1 kg)$10
Apples (1 kg)$4.70
Bananas (1 kg)$2.70

Transport

Public transport, one way$1.40
Monthly transport pass$99
Taxi, starting fare$3.40
Taxi, per km$0.55
Petrol (1 L)$2.20

Leisure

Gym (monthly membership)$100
Tennis court (1 h at the weekend)$22
Cinema ticket$12
Theatre ticket$110

Health

GP consultation$50
Dentist consultation$95
Antibiotics (one pack)$18
Cold medicine (6 days)$13

Others

Home internet (60 Mbps or more, monthly)$30
Mobile plan (calls + 10 GB, monthly)$12
Utilities for an 85 m² home (monthly)$180
Levi’s 501 jeans or similar$105
Nike sports shoes$120
International primary school (monthly)$3,500

Indicative prices in USD in Singapore · estimated in October 2026

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType G

Emergency numbers

Police999
Ambulance995
Fire department995

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

safe

Tipping

Not customary, service included

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Singapore?▾

It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Singapore across 198 nationalities: 163 visa-free, 35 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.

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How much does a Singapore visa cost?▾

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 30 SGD (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.

Is it dangerous to travel to Singapore?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "Very high safety level, one of the safest countries in the world.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Singapore?▾

The official currency is Singapore Dollar (SGD S$). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.

What is the capital of Singapore?▾

The capital of Singapore is Singapore. The main spoken languages are: English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil.

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