Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
(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 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.
Passport valid for 6 months beyond date of departure
required by all.
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, Syria,
Tunisia, Vietnam, Yemen and holders of Palestinan 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
Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam require a letter
from a local sponsor (Singapore registered company, citizen or
permanent resident) bearing responsibility for the visitor’s
stay.
1. 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 every 12
months. To aquire an extension, the immigration authorities in
Singapore should be contacted. The price of the extension is
subject to the immigration officer’s discretion.
Visa, Social Visit Pass (short- or
long-term), 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.
Social Visit/Student Pass: Maximum of 3 months.
Professional Visit Pass: Up to 6 months (at the
discretion of the Singapore Immigration Department).
Visa: Enquire at High Commission or Embassy.
Consulate (or Consular section at High Commission or
Embassy).
For Social Visit Pass: (a) Valid travel documents.
(b) Sufficient funds. (c) 1 passport-size photo. (d) 2
completed application forms. (e) Yellow fever vaccination
certificate if passing through or coming from an endemic zone
within 6 days of arriving in Singapore. For Student
Pass: (a) Valid travel documents. (b) 2 passport-size
photos. (c) 2 copies of acceptance letter from
college/university in Singapore. (d) 2 completed application
forms. (e) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing
through or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of
arriving in Singapore. For Professional Visit Pass: (a)
Valid travel documents (photocopy of passport will suffice).
(b) 2 passport-size photos. (c) 2 copies of letters from own
and sponsoring company respectively. (d) 2 copies of letter
stating the purpose for visit. (e) 2 completed application
forms. (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing
through or coming from an endemic zone within 6 days of
arriving in Singapore. For Visa: (a) Valid passport.
(b) 2 completed application forms. (c) 2 passport-size photos.
(d) 2 copies of letter stating purpose for visit. (e) 2 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.
Application requirements and visa costs differ for Indian
and Myanmar nationals and other nationals.
From 4 days (nationals of India and Myanmar) to 4 weeks
(other nationals).
Apply to Consulate (or Consular section of High Commission
or Embassy), who will forward application to the authorities
in Singapore.
Tourism Court, 1 Orchard Spring Lane, Singapore
247729
Tel: (6) 736 6622. Fax: (6) 736 9423. E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.stb.com.sg/
or http://www.visitsingapore.com/
A yellow fever certificate of vaccination is required from
persons over one year of age who have been in or passed
through any country classified either partly or wholly as a
yellow fever endemic zone within the previous six days. The
countries formerly classified as endemic zones are considered
by the Singapore authorities to be still infected.
Hepatitis A and E are widespread;
hepatitis B is hyperendemic. Rabies is present.
For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be
considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without
delay. For more information, consult the Health
appendix. HIV testing is required for workers who
earn less than $1250 per month and for applicants for
permanent resident status. Foreign test results are not
accepted.
Singapore General Hospital receives emergency cases and
health care is exceptionally good. There is a large private
sector. Health insurance is recommended.
Destination Guide – Singapore
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Note
Passports
Visas
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Note
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
1
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | 1 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 1 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | 1 | yes |
| USA | yes | 1 | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 1 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | 1 | yes |
| Singapore Tourism Board |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | 1 |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | no | n/a |
| Malaria | no | n/a |
| Food and Drink | no | n/a |
| Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Feb 12-14 Chinese New Year. Feb 23 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 29 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May 26 Vesak Day. Aug 9 National Day. Nov 4 Diwali. Dec 6-8 Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan).Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 1-3 Chinese New Year. Mar Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Apr 18 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May Vesak Day. Aug 9 National Day. Oct 25 Diwali. Nov 25-27 Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. |
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(a) Not all Muslim festivals listed above are national holidays, but all will affect Muslim businesses. Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr), Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Hari Raya Puasa itself. Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha) may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the town. (b) Hindu festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it is only possible to forecast the month of their occurrence. |