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Vietnam to Singapore visa requirements

Visa-free up to 30 days for Vietnamese ordinary passport holders. Submit the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days, including arrival day, before arrival. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders do not need a Singapore entry visa for visits to Singapore of not more than 30 days. The visa-free rule covers ordinary short visits, but entry is still assessed by ICA at the checkpoint and the actual permitted stay is the electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) period sent after arrival, not a passport stamp. All travellers clearing Singapore immigration must submit the free Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) with electronic health declaration within 3 days before arrival, including the day of arrival, through ICA's official e-Service or MyICA app. Short-term visitors should carry a passport valid for at least 6 months, sufficient cash, proof of onward travel, and accommodation details. Eligible foreign visitors with ICAO-compliant passports can use Singapore automated lanes without prior enrolment. Company meetings, corporate retreats, meetings with business partners, and conference attendance as a participant can be done on a Short-Term Visit Pass without MOM notification if there is no Singapore contract for service; paid work, on-the-job training, or other work activities need the correct work pass or MOM work-pass-exempt notification. STVP extensions are online and subject to ICA approval.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21
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 2026-06-21
Visa type
Visa-free entry for Vietnamese ordinary passports
Maximum stay
Not more than 30 days; actual stay shown on e-Pass
per entry
Entries
Multiple, subject to ICA assessment at each entry
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
On arrival after SGAC submission
standard track
Validity
Rechecked 2026-06-21 against ICA, MOM, and SPF sources
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Use a Vietnamese ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival. An ICAO-compliant passport is needed for automated lanes.
· 6 months validity
/02
Prepare entry evidence
Carry proof of onward travel, sufficient cash or cards, accommodation details, and any onward visas if relevant.
· onward travel
/03
Submit SGAC
Complete the free SG Arrival Card with electronic health declaration via ICA's official e-Service or MyICA app within 3 days before arrival, including arrival day.
· SGAC required
/04
Clear immigration
Use the manual counter or automated lanes if eligible. Check the e-Pass email for the granted stay and last day allowed; there is no passport stamp.
· e-Pass controls stay
/05
Arrange permission for longer stay or work
Apply online before expiry for any STVP extension, or obtain the correct Singapore work, student, or exempt-activity permission before starting restricted activities.
· approval required
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

14 items
Personalized checklist
Vietnam -> Singapore · Visa-free entry for Vietnamese ordinary passports
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RequiredVietnamese passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid at least 6 months on arrival
RequiredReturn or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Within the planned visit and visa-free 30-day limit
RequiredAccommodation address
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Hotel booking or host's address for SGAC and border questions
RequiredValid email address
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Needed because ICA sends the e-Pass digitally
RequiredSGAC submission
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Within 3 days before arrival, including arrival day; free via official ICA channels
ConditionalFunds evidence
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
Cash or cards; ICA expects short-term visitors to have sufficient cash if asked
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended; Singapore healthcare can be expensive
RequiredMobile data plan
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Singtel, StarHub, or M1 local SIM common option
RequiredCurrency declaration
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Declare physical currency or bearer negotiable instruments over S$20,000 equivalent
RequiredControlled or prohibited items
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Check Singapore Customs and ICA rules before carrying gum, vapes, medicines, alcohol, tobacco, or food
RequiredVietnamese driving licence
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
ASEAN visitors under 12 months do not need an IDP, but must hold a valid foreign licence
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.
Application link included: ICA Singapore - Easing of Visa Requirements (6 Nov 2003; last updated 3 Jan 2019)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entryFreeVietnamese ordinary passport holders may visit Singapore for not more than 30 days without an entry visa
SGACFreeUse ICA's official SGAC e-Service or MyICA app
STVP extensionUsually free / S$40 if stay reaches 90+ daysOnline application only; approval is not guaranteed
Work / Student PassVariesThrough the Singapore employer, institution, sponsor, or MOM process
Overstay penaltiesUp to S$6,000 in lieu of caningOverstaying is punishable; ICA states overstays over 90 days can mean jail and caning, or a fine where caning cannot be administered
Total estimateFreeFreeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

STVP extension
Within 5 working days
Apply online before the current Visit Pass expires; some applications take longer.
Work or study pass
Varies
Employment Pass, Student's Pass, Miscellaneous Work Pass, or work-pass-exempt notification depends on the activity and sponsor.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Missing SGAC submission
ICA says travellers who fail to submit SGAC may be denied entry or delayed at immigration clearance.
Medium
/02
Overstaying the e-Pass
There is no passport stamp; the e-Pass email states the last day allowed. Overstaying is a punishable offence.
Medium
/03
Unauthorised work or professional activity
Short-Term Visit Pass holders cannot work unless the activity is clearly allowed, properly notified where required, or covered by the right pass.
Medium
/04
Frequent short stays
Officers may question travellers who appear to use repeated short entries as de facto residence.
Medium
/05
Insufficient funds or vague plans
Short-term visitors should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel, including tickets or onward visas if relevant.
Low
/06
Controlled or prohibited items
Singapore strictly controls many goods, including vapes, drugs, weapons, tobacco, alcohol, and some food or medicine.
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
2026-06-21
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-21
Codex checked Vietnam to Singapore facts
Codex checked official ICA, MOM, and SPF sources on 2026-06-21; added checked-date, refreshed dated sources, corrected e-Pass, automated-lane, STVP-extension, driving-licence, overstay, SGAC, and no-work wording, and synced Chinese content.
2026-05-27
Vietnam to Singapore route verified
Confirmed Singapore visa-free entry of not more than 30 days for Vietnamese ordinary passports and SGAC requirement.
2020-03-27 · major
SGAC replaced the paper DE card
ICA discontinued the paper disembarkation/embarkation card and moved foreign visitors to SGAC electronic arrival information.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Singapore?
No. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders do not need a Singapore entry visa for visits of not more than 30 days.
How long can I stay?+
Is SGAC mandatory?+
Can I extend my stay in Singapore?+
Can I attend business meetings?+
Can I work while visa-free?+
Can I drive with my Vietnamese licence?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Vietnam passport

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