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China to Singapore visa requirements

Q: Can I work in Singapore during the 30 days?

No. Visa-free visitor entry does not authorize employment or long-term residence.

Q: Do I get a passport stamp?

Often no. Singapore issues an electronic Visit Pass by email for many visitors, so save the email.

Q: Can I enter multiple times?

The exemption does not issue a visa sticker, but each entry is separately assessed. Repeated long stays can be scrutinized.

No, visa-free for up to 30 days. Mainland Chinese ordinary passport holders can enter Singapore visa-free for short stays of up to 30 days under the China-Singapore mutual visa exemption that started on February 9, 2024. Submit the SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19

Visa type

Mutual visa exemption

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

Free

consular fee only

Processing time

Instant at border

standard track

Validity

No visa issued

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check passport and purpose

Use this route for tourism, family visits, short business, or transit-style visits that fit Singapore visitor rules.

· ordinary passport· 30 days

/02

Submit SG Arrival Card

Complete SGAC with electronic health declaration within three days including the day of arrival.

· free· within 3 days

/03

Prepare proof of exit

Carry return or onward tickets, accommodation details, and funds evidence in case airline or ICA officers ask.

· onward ticket· hotel

/04

Enter Singapore

Use automated or staffed lanes as directed. Save the e-Pass email because many travellers no longer receive a passport stamp.

· e-Pass· no stamp

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

China -> Singapore · Mutual visa exemption

0 / 9 complete

Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredChinese ordinary passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid for the whole trip; 6 months validity is commonly expected by airlines

RequiredSG Arrival Card acknowledgement

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Submit through ICA official channels only

RequiredReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Within the permitted stay

RequiredAccommodation details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel, host address, or full first-night address

RequiredSufficient funds

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Card, cash, or proof matching the visit length

ConditionalPurpose evidence

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Conference, family visit, cruise, or tourism plan if asked

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesSingapore MFA — China Mutual Visa Exemption (published 25 January 2024)Singapore ICA — SG Arrival Card (published 1.8 years ago in search result; no visible page date)Singapore ICA — Entering Singapore (published 1.5 years ago in search result; no visible page date)

Application link included: Singapore MFA — China Mutual Visa Exemption (published 25 January 2024)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa feeFreeExemption

SG Arrival CardFreeICA

Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

SG Arrival Card

Minutes

Submit online or with the official MyICA app before arrival.

Immigration clearance

On arrival

ICA decides the final visit pass period.

Extra inspection

Variable

Possible for repeated long stays, unclear purpose, or missing onward proof.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Missing SG Arrival Card

All foreign visitors entering Singapore must submit SGAC unless exempt.

High

/02

No onward proof

Airlines or ICA may ask how and when you will leave Singapore.

Medium

/03

Repeated long stays

Frequent back-to-back visits can trigger questions about residence or work.

Medium

/04

Wrong travel document

The mutual exemption applies to PRC ordinary passports, not all travel documents.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Submit SG Arrival Card before arrival and present your passport at automated or staffed immigration lanes.

/02

e-Pass

Singapore no longer stamps many passports. Save the electronic Visit Pass email and check the permitted stay date.

/03

Connectivity

Tourist SIMs and eSIMs are available at Changi Airport and city convenience stores.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-19

China to Singapore route re-verified

Confirmed the 30-day mutual visa exemption for PRC ordinary passports remains listed by Singapore and Chinese official sources, and SG Arrival Card remains required within three days including the arrival day.

2024-02-09 · major

China-Singapore mutual exemption began

Ordinary passport holders from both countries became eligible for up to 30 days visa-free.

/09 — The questions