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Passports and Visas

Travelers should hold confirmed documents and tickets for onward or return travel and enough funds to cover their stay. Male travelers with long hair are advised to tie their hair back on arrival. Women who are six months pregnant or more may be refused entry. All nationals, regardless of visa requirements, may be issued with a Social Visitor's Pass on arrival allowing for a stay of 14 or 30 days provided their visit is for tourist or business purposes. Extensions are possible for S$40, but the initial Pass is free. Passports must be valid for at least six months from date of arrival. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Americans

United States passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 90 days. A passport valid for six months after intended travel is required. Extensions are possible for a fee of S$40. Visitors to Singapore are required to show proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay as well as valid documentation for any onward travel.

UK Nationals

British passport holders endorsed British Citizen, British Overseas Territories Citizen with Right to Abode, or British Subject with Right to Abode do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 90 days. British passport holders endorsed British Overseas Territories Citizen, or British Subject without Right to Abode do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible for a fee of S$40. Visitors to Singapore are required to show proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay as well as valid documentation for any onward travel.

Canadians

Canadian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible for a fee of S$40. Visitors to Singapore are required to show proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay as well as valid documentation for any onward travel.

Australians

Australian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible for a fee of S$40. A passport valid for six months after intended travel is required. Passport holders with an APEC business travel card endorsed for travel in Singapore may stay up to 90 days. Visitors to Singapore are required to show proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay as well as valid documentation for any onward travel.

South Africans

South African passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible for a fee of S$40. Visitors to Singapore are required to show proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay as well as valid documentation for any onward travel.

Irish Nationals

Irish passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible for a fee of S$40. A passport valid for six months after intended travel is required. Visitors to Singapore are required to show proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay as well as valid documentation for any onward travel.

New Zealanders

New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Singapore for a stay of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible for a fee of S$40. A passport valid for six months after intended travel is required. Passport holders with an APEC business travel card endorsed for travel in Singapore may stay up to 90 days. Visitors to Singapore are required to show proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay as well as valid documentation for any onward travel.

Healthcare

Travelers from countries where there is an incidence of yellow fever need to have immunization records on arrival in Singapore. There are excellent medical facilities in Singapore. There is a high risk of dengue fever. Visitors should avoid poorly cooked food, particularly seafood, and be cautious of certain types of fish that contain biotoxins even if cooked. Health care is excellent but also very expensive and medical insurance is advised.

Safety

Singapore is a very safe travel destination with crime limited to the odd theft. The Singapore Government has stepped up security measures following the terrorist attacks in Bali and is committed to maintaining Singapore's reputation as a safe destination.