canivisit.com
Beta — verify with official sources⌘K
Home/from/United States/to/Singapore
🇺🇸United States
🇸🇬SingaporeUS-SG

United States to Singapore visa requirements

US passport holders do not need a visa for Singapore visits of 90 days or less; submit the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival. United States passport holders do not need a visa to enter Singapore for business or social visits, and the U.S. Department of State lists tourist visits of 90 days or less as visa-free. Travellers still must meet ICA entry requirements: passport validity of at least 6 months, sufficient funds, proof of onward/return travel if asked, and any applicable public-health documents. The free SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with electronic health declaration must be submitted online within 3 days before arrival, including the day of arrival; SGAC is not a visa, and failure to submit may lead to denied entry. ICA now issues the Visit Pass as an e-Pass by email, and the actual stay period is the duration shown on that e-Pass. Work, study, journalism, and longer stays require the appropriate Singapore pass or visa before travel.
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.
Policy alertWatch this route for rule changesSave this passport and destination for email summaries and optional browser notifications.Subscribe →United States (Green Card)Living in United States as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance→
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19
Visa type
Visa-free (Social Visit Pass)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries allowed
from issue date
Visa fee
Free (SGAC also free)
consular fee only
Processing time
On arrival; SGAC takes minutes online
standard track
Validity
Visit Pass/e-Pass duration is determined by ICA at entry
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
US passport valid 6+ months beyond intended departure with at least 1 blank page.
· 6 months validity
/02
Submit SG Arrival Card
Submit the free SGAC with electronic health declaration via ICA within 3 days before arrival, including the arrival day.
· SGAC required· free
/03
Book onward/return ticket
Confirmed ticket out of Singapore within 90 days is checked by airlines and immigration.
· onward ticket
/04
Arrive at Changi (SIN)
Use automated lanes if eligible or present your passport at the counter. ICA issues the Visit Pass electronically by email.
· e-pass issued
/05
Track your e-pass
Check the social-visit pass duration on the e-pass email or via MyICA app.
· check pass date
/06
Extend or exit
Apply for extension on the e-Service before pass expires (limited approval) or exit before pass ends.
· extension possible
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
United States -> Singapore · Visa-free (Social Visit Pass)
0 / 9 complete
Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredUS passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid 6+ months beyond departure, 1 blank page
RequiredSGAC submission
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Submitted within 3 days pre-arrival, save QR/PDF
RequiredReturn/onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Confirmed flight out within 90 days
RequiredAccommodation details
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Hotel booking or host address
RequiredSufficient funds
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
Singapore is expensive - allow USD 100-200/day
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended though medical is high-quality
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 Embassy in Washington DC — Visa and Entry RequirementsU.S. Department of State — Singapore Travel AdvisoryICA Singapore — Entering Singapore
Application link included: Singapore Embassy in Washington DC — Visa and Entry Requirements
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Social Visit PassFreeUp to 90 days visa-free on arrival
SG Arrival CardFreeRequired online; beware of scam sites charging fees
Visit Pass extensionMay be SGD 40ICA charges S$40 only if the approved extension makes the total stay 90 days or more from entry/pass issue; approval is not guaranteed
Employment PassSGD 105 application + SGD 225 issuanceFor work; employer-sponsored, processed separately by MOM
Overstay penaltyFine or prosecutionOverstaying is an offence; longer overstays may lead to jail and caning
Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

SG Arrival Card
Minutes
Submit free at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard within 3 days pre-arrival.
Visa-free arrival
On arrival
Automated lanes for eligible passports; otherwise quick at immigration counter.
Extension request
Within 5 working days
Apply through ICA e-Service before the Visit Pass expires; some cases take longer and approval is discretionary.
Employment Pass
10 business days to 6 weeks
MOM processes online EP applications within 10 business days for most cases; overseas-company sponsorship can take up to 6 weeks.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
SGAC not submitted
Required for all visitors before arrival; airlines may deny boarding without one.
Medium
/02
No onward ticket shown
ICA may request proof of departure within 90 days.
Low
/03
Overstay
Severe penalty including possible caning; never overstay in Singapore.
Low
/04
Banned/restricted items declared late
Strict rules on chewing gum, vapes, drugs; declare upfront via SGAC.
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
US to Singapore official-source refresh
Added checked-date, refreshed official Singapore ICA/MFA, U.S. State Department and MOM sources, clarified SGAC timing and e-Pass wording, corrected extension processing to 5 working days and the SGAC paper-card date, and synced Chinese content.
2026-05-27
USA to Singapore route verified
Confirmed 90-day visa-free + SGAC for US citizens.
2020-03-27 · major
SGAC replaced paper arrival card
ICA discontinued paper disembarkation/embarkation cards; foreign visitors submit arrival information through SGAC.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Americans need a visa for Singapore?—
No - up to 90 days visa-free entry on arrival. SG Arrival Card must be submitted online (free) within 3 days before arrival.
What is the SG Arrival Card?+
Are there scam SGAC sites?+
Can I extend my stay?+
Can I work on visa-free entry?+
How do I check the stay granted?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the United States passport

🇺🇸⇄
Compare the United States passport
Stack it up against another passport→
🇺🇸◐
United States visa-free map
See where this passport goes visa-free→
🇺🇸▤
United States passport power
Global rank and destination breakdown→
See something wrong on this page?
Policies change. If something looks off, tell us — we review every report within 48 hours.