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| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | 1 | Yes | | Australian | Yes | 1 | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | 1 | Yes | | USA | Yes | 1 | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | 1 | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | 1 | Yes |
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 six 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, 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 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.
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 six 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 three 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 aquire 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$15 or S$20 for extensions), 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: Social Visit Pass/Student Pass: Maximum of three months. Professional Visit Pass: Up to six months (at the discretion of the Singapore Immigration Department). Visa: Enquire at High Commission or Embassy.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at High Commission or Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: For Social Visit Pass: (a) Valid passport. (b) Valid travel documents including an onward or return ticket. (c) Sufficient funds. (d) One passport-size photo. (e) Two completed application forms. (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate if passing through or coming from an endemic zone within six days of arriving in Singapore. (g) Local sponsor’s ID card. For 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 six 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. For 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 six days of arriving in Singapore. For 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 six days of arriving in Singapore.
Note: For requirements for nationals that require visas for business etc contact Consulate (or Consular section of High Commission or Embassy).
Working days required: From four days to four weeks.
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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