PLAN YOUR STAY
SG Arrival Card
All foreign visitors to Singapore are required to submit the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online prior to arrival, unless exempted.
The SG Arrival Card must be submitted within 3 days before arrival in Singapore and includes travel details, health declaration, and personal information.
Submission is free of charge and can be completed via the official ICA website or mobile application.
Immigration Requirements
Passport and Visa Information
Singapore is widely regarded for its ease of entry, efficient immigration processes, and strong international connectivity.
Many nationalities enjoy visa-free entry for short-term visits to Singapore. For those who require a visa, applications are typically processed within 3-5 working days, subject to approval.
A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission that allows the holder to travel to Singapore and seek entry at the point of arrival.
The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by officers from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) at the point of entry. The duration of stay granted will be indicated on the visit pass issued upon arrival and is independent of the validity of the visa.
If your travel document is issued by one of the countries listed below, you will require a visa to enter Singapore:
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Afghanistan
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Armenia
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Bangladesh
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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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Georgia
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Iran
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Jordan
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Kosovo
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Lebanon
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Mali
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Morocco
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Pakistan
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Russia
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Somalia
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Syria
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Tunisia
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Ukraine
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Algeria
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Azerbaijan
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Belarus
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Egypt
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India
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Iraq
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Kazakhstan
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Kyrgyzstan
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Libya
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Moldova
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Nigeria
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Saudi Arabia
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Sudan
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Tajikistan
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Turkmenistan
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Uzbekistan
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Yemen
For the minority who require a visa, processing time is 3-5 working days and can be done at:
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Nearest Singapore overseas mission
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More than 330 authorized visa agents
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Online via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) website
From 10 Oct 2021, all foreign visitors arriving in Singapore via air will receive an electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) through email in lieu of inked endorsement stamps on the passport. The e-Pass will contain details of the visit pass granted, including the maximum number of day(s) of stay and the last day of stay allowed in Singapore.
For more information please visit: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/arriving/overview
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