Singapore
General visa requirements for travelling to Singapore. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Transit visa (Visa-Free Transit Facility (96 hours) - India)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 4 days
- Processing time
- Assessed at point of entry
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 96 hours from entry
- Entry
- Single entry
Indian nationals may be eligible for the 96-hour VFTF if they hold a valid visa or long-term pass (with at least 1 month validity from date of VFTF entry) issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or United States. They must also have a valid onward air, ferry, or cruise ticket departing Singapore within 96 hours. Extension of stay is strictly not allowed.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be an Indian national.
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Purpose of visit
Must be in transit to or from a third country.
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Visa history
Must hold a valid visa or long-term pass with at least 1 month remaining validity, issued by one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or United States.
Required history: Valid visa or long-term pass from AU, CA, DE, JP, NZ, CH, GB, or US
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure you have a valid passport, qualifying third-country visa or long-term pass, and confirmed onward ticket departing within 96 hours.
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Online application
Complete the SG Arrival Card electronically before arrival.
Transit visa (Visa-Free Transit Facility (96 hours) - CIS, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 4 days
- Processing time
- Assessed at point of entry
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 96 hours from entry
- Entry
- Single entry
Nationals of CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan), Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine may enter Singapore without a visa for up to 96 hours if they are in transit to or from any third country. They may enter Singapore by any mode of transport but must depart by air. Extension of stay is strictly not allowed. Assessment for entry is at the discretion of ICA officers at the checkpoint.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a national of a CIS country, Georgia, Turkmenistan, or Ukraine.
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Purpose of visit
Must be in transit to or from a third country. Not applicable for travellers whose journey originates from and returns to the same country.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure you have a valid passport and confirmed onward air ticket departing within 96 hours.
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Online application
Complete the SG Arrival Card electronically before arrival.
Transit visa (Visa-Free Transit Facility (96 hours) - China (PRC))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 4 days
- Processing time
- Assessed at point of entry
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 96 hours from entry
- Entry
- Single entry
Selected PRC nationals may be eligible for the 96-hour VFTF. This applies to PRC nationals who do NOT hold ordinary, diplomatic, public affairs, or service PRC passports. They must hold a valid visa or long-term pass (with at least 1 month validity) issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or United States. Note: PRC nationals holding ordinary passports with 30-day visa-free access are not eligible for VFTF as they already have visa-free entry.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a PRC national holding a non-ordinary passport (not diplomatic, public affairs, or service passport).
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Purpose of visit
Must be in transit to or from a third country.
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Visa history
Must hold a valid visa or long-term pass with at least 1 month remaining validity, issued by one of: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or United States.
Required history: Valid visa or long-term pass from AU, CA, DE, JP, NZ, CH, GB, or US
Documents you need
-
Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
-
Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure you have your qualifying PRC passport, valid third-country visa or long-term pass, and confirmed onward ticket departing within 96 hours.
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Online application
Complete the SG Arrival Card electronically before arrival.