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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit Singapore?

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 2026-05-26
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-26
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

6 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 6 complete
Chinese ordinary passport
Valid for the whole trip; 6 months validity is commonly expected by airlines
SG Arrival Card acknowledgement
Submit through ICA official channels only
Return or onward ticket
Within the permitted stay
Accommodation details
Hotel, host address, or full first-night address
Sufficient funds
Card, cash, or proof matching the visit length
Purpose evidence
Conference, family visit, cruise, or tourism plan if asked
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/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
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

Frequently asked

Is SG Arrival Card a visa?—
No. ICA states SGAC is not a visa. It is a pre-arrival arrival and health declaration.
Can I work in Singapore during the 30 days?+
Do I get a passport stamp?+
Can I enter multiple times?+
/11 — Passport tools

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