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Passport - Visa |
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Passport
Required? |
Visa
Required? |
Return
Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
1 | Yes |
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Australian |
Yes |
1 | Yes |
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Canadian |
Yes |
1 | Yes |
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USA |
Yes |
1 | Yes |
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Other
EU |
Yes |
1 | Yes |
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Japanese |
Yes |
1 | Yes |
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Note
(a) Women more than 24 weeks pregnant must obtain a letter
from a doctor confirming that it is safe for them to travel
and a Social Visit Pass for Expectant Mothers prior to arrival;
apply at the High Commission or Embassy.
(b) Severe penalties are imposed on those found in possession
of narcotics; the death penalty is in force for those convicted
of trafficking in heroin or morphine.
(c) Regulations are subject to change at short notice and
all visitors are therefore advised to check with the High
Commission or Embassy before leaving.
Passports
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond date
of departure required by all.
Visas
Required only by the following:
(a) Nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cambodia,
China (PR), CIS, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Laos,
Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia,
Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Vietnam, Yemen and
holders of Palestinian Authority passports;
(b) Those holding Refugee Travel Documents issued by Middle
Eastern countries;
(c) Those holding Hong Kong Document of Identity cards and
holders of a Macau SAR Travel Permit.
All countries mentioned in (a), except China (PR), Cambodia,
CIS, India, Laos, Macau (SAR), Myanmar and Vietnam require
a letter from a local sponsor (Singapore registered company,
citizen or permanent resident) bearing responsibility for
the visitor’s stay.
All other nationals require a Social Visit Pass,
which is issued on arrival (at the discretion of the Immigration
Officer) provided the traveller holds a passport valid for
6 months beyond date of departure, confirmed onward or return
travel documentation, and sufficient funds to cover expenses
for the duration of stay.
For nationals holding British and Irish passports, the maximum
length of stay is 30 days, for other nationals the maximum
length of stay is 14 days. Visitors on a Social Visit Pass
are not permitted to work in Singapore.
For stays over 3 months, applications must be made for a
Long Term Social Visit Pass, for which
a local sponsor (such as a Singapore national or organisation)
is required. The maximum extension is 90 days per 12 months.
To acquire an extension, the immigration authorities in
Singapore should be contacted. The price of the extension
is subject to the immigration officer’s discretion.
Types of visa and cost
Visa, Social Visit
Pass (short- or long-term; S$20), Professional
Visit Pass, Student Pass and
Transit.
Application packs with instructions and prevailing visa
costs at the time of application are obtainable from the
High Commission (see Contact Addresses
section).
Validity
As above. Visitors can request to extend their stay by
applying to:
The Department of Immigration
& Emigration, 23 Station Road, Singapore 3 (tel:
(1) 259 7513; fax: (1) 259 7511).
This is issued at the discretion of the authorities who
must be satisfied that the applicant has at least US$30
per day for the stay and holds an onward or return ticket
for travel.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at High
Commission or Embassy); see Contact Addresses
section.
Application requirements
Social Visit Pass
(a) Valid passport and photocopies of data pages.
(b) Valid travel documents including an onward or return
ticket.
(c) Sufficient funds.
(d) Two passport-size photos.
(e) Two completed application forms.
(f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through
or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of arriving
in Singapore.
(g) Local sponsor’s ID card.
Student Pass
(a) Valid passport.
(b) Valid travel documents including an onward or return
ticket.
(c) Sufficient funds.
(d) Two passport-size photos.
(e) Form or letter from college/university in Singapore.
(f) Three completed application forms.
(g) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through
or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of arriving
in Singapore.
(h) Local sponsor’s ID card, with photocopy, except
for those in Institutes of Higher Learning.
(i) Birth certificate.
(j) Certified copies of highest educational certificates
and results.
Professional Visit Pass
(a) Valid travel documents (photocopy of passport will suffice).
(b) One passport-size photo.
(c) A letter from sponsoring company.
(d) Two completed application forms.
(f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through
or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of arriving
in Singapore.
Visa
(a) Valid passport.
(b) Two completed application forms.
(c) Two passport-size photos.
(d) Two copies of letter stating purpose for visit.
(e) Two copies of a letter from local sponsor in Singapore.
(f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through
or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of arriving
in Singapore.
Note
(a) For requirements for nationals that require visas for
business etc, contact Consulate (or Consular
section of High Commission or Embassy).
(b) Requirements may vary, expecially according to nationality
and travellers should check with the Consulate
prior to application.
Working days required
From 4 days to 4 weeks. It is advisable to allow plenty
of time.
Temporary residence
Apply to Consulate (or Consular section
of High Commission or Embassy), who will forward application
to the authorities in Singapore.
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