Singapore
Singapore visa
Asia · South-eastern Asia
In Singapore, entry is handled by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The official pages consulted on 17 September 2026 state that travelers holding a travel document from a visa-required country must apply for a visa before departure, and that all travelers must submit the SG Arrival Card. A visa application is made online through a local contact, through an authorized agent or with a Singapore mission.
Updated on 24 September 2026 · Official sources consulted on 17 September 2026
At a glance
- Authority
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) — Singapore's immigration and checkpoints authority
- Filing channel
- Online application through a local contact holding a Singpass or Corppass account; failing that, an authorized visa agent appointed by a Singapore mission, or filing with the nearest mission
- Electronic visa
- The portal describes an online application and a digital notification of the visit pass (e-Pass); it does not use the term “electronic visa”
- Portal language
- English
Do you need a visa?
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Good to know
Singapore entry visa required before travel for holders of a travel document of this country (ICA list updated on 25 June 2026); a visa does not guarantee entry.
Official source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) — Check if You Need an Entry Visa (new tab) Verified on 24 September 2026
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Singapore visa: who needs one?
Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.
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List of nationalities
A nationality missing from this list does not establish a visa exemption. Consult the official authority.
Documented visa types
- “Visa” — prior authorization to travel for entry
- The page defines it as a prior authorization allowing its holder to travel to Singapore and to apply for entry there. Short-term travelers holding a travel document from a visa-required country or region must apply for one. Official page (new tab)
- “Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)”
- For a stay of less than 96 hours in Singapore, subject to eligibility. The eligibility criteria depend on nationality and travel document: they fall under the nationality selector on this page and appear on the official page. Official page (new tab)
Where and how to file the application
According to the official page, the visa application can be filed online when the applicant has a local contact holding a Singpass or Corppass account. Failing that, the page states two other routes: an authorized visa agent appointed by Singapore's missions abroad, or filing with the nearest Singapore mission.
Apart from the visa, the page on entry states that all travelers must submit the SG Arrival Card within the three days before arrival, including the day of arrival. It mentions two exceptions: people in transit without passing through immigration control, and Singapore citizens and permanent residents entering through a land checkpoint. Submitting the SG Arrival Card is free and is done through the dedicated online service or through the MyICA mobile application.
Steps in the procedure
- Check on the portal whether the travel document held comes from a visa-required country or region.
- Where applicable, choose the filing route provided by the page: a local contact holding a Singpass or Corppass account, an authorized visa agent, or the nearest Singapore mission.
- File the visa application before departure, the visa being presented as a prior authorization for entry.
- Submit the SG Arrival Card within the three days before arrival, including the day of arrival, except in the cases of exception mentioned by the page.
- Present yourself at control on arrival, where ICA officers decide whether to grant the immigration pass.
Documents mentioned by the authority
- Valid travel document, issued individually, for every traveler whatever their age.
- Passport valid for at least six months, for travelers who do not hold a Singapore passport.
- Valid visa, for travelers subject to that requirement.
- SG Arrival Card submitted within the three days before arrival, including the day of arrival.
- For an application sent through the authority's contact form, the page asks for a copy of the data page of the travel document and of its cover.
The exact list depends on the visa type and on the individual situation; only the official page is authoritative.
Fees and processing times stated
According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, submitting the SG Arrival Card is free.
After the decision
The official page expressly states that holding a valid visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore. The grant of the immigration pass is decided by ICA officers at the point of entry.
The page mentions that travelers are informed digitally of their visit pass (e-Pass).
Prepare your application
We do not yet have a detailed document list for this destination.
The steps, documents and fees stated by the authority appear above in this guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the application filed?
According to the official page: online through a local contact holding a Singpass or Corppass account, or through an authorized visa agent appointed by Singapore's missions, or with the nearest Singapore mission.
What is the SG Arrival Card?
According to the page consulted, all travelers must submit it within the three days before arrival, including the day of arrival. Submitting it is free and is done online or through the MyICA mobile application. The page provides for two exceptions, including transit without passing through immigration control.
Does the visa guarantee entry into Singapore?
No. The official page states that holding a valid visa does not guarantee entry and that the grant of the immigration pass is decided by ICA officers at the point of entry.
What are the fees and processing times?
According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, submitting the SG Arrival Card is free.
Is there an electronic visa?
The portal describes an online application and a digital notification of the visit pass, but does not use the term “electronic visa” on the pages consulted.
Points to check with the authority
- The page lists, by nationality and by type of document, the cases subject to a visa and the visa-free transit facility: those lists fall under the nationality selector and are not reproduced here.
Official links
Authority marks the official website of an administration of the destination country.
- Entrée à Singapour — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026 Authority
- Check if You Need an Entry Visa (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026
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