Is traveling to Singapore visa-free?

Singapore does not exempt Chinese passports from visa exemption. If you go to Singapore with a Chinese passport, you need to apply for a Singapore tourist visa. The electronic visa is valid for 2 years and can be entered and exited multiple times.

If you are transiting, you can get a visa, but it is usually limited to 5 days.

The following materials must be provided when applying for a visa:

1. ?Passport: Original passport and copy of the photo page of the passport. The passport should be valid for more than six months (from the date of entry) and have at least one blank visa page.

2. ?Form 14A? Visa application form (original): An application form that is completely filled out in English and signed by the applicant.

3. ?Color photos: two (one to be posted on the form and the other for scanning). The photo should meet the following requirements:

Two-inch, color, white background recent photo taken within three months;

Front-faced photo without headgear (such as wearing a hat or accessories according to special religious or customary requirements) , hats or accessories must not obscure the applicant’s facial features).

4. ?Chinese ID card: original and copy. (Note: Those applying for a business visa only need a copy)

5. Visa fee: The visa fee is SGD 30 per person. Visa fees are non-refundable. The unit/travel agency designated by the Embassy charges additional service fees for visa fees. Starting from February 1, 2017, the Singapore visa fee will be uniformly fixed at RMB 300. The unified fee will include the visa fee of S$30 paid by the visa applicant to the Singapore government and the visa service fee charged by the authorized travel agency. ?

6. In addition, other materials required to apply for a tourist visa are as follows:

a. Proof of employment: If the applicant is an active employee, he must provide an employment certificate issued by the company where he works. An original copy of the certification letter. The certification letter must state that the company agrees to the leave, and specify the applicant’s time of employment, position and salary in the company in detail. The proof of employment letter must list the address, telephone and fax numbers of the company and relevant contact persons. Letters must be stamped with the official seal.

If the applicant is unemployed, he or she must provide documents proving his/her personal financial situation, such as bank deposit certificate (original and copy). There is no specific requirement for the amount of the bank deposit certificate, but the bank issuance date must be within 1 month of the visa application submission date. This certificate should truthfully reflect your financial ability.

b. Household register: Applicant’s household register (full book, each page: original and copy). If it is a collective household registration, you can provide the original and copy or apply for household registration certificate at the police station.

7. Original copy of form V39A (letter of introduction): a complete original copy filled in English by a contact person in Singapore (must be a Singaporean citizen or Singapore permanent resident over 21 years old). If you are applying for a business visa, the form will be completed in English by the representative of a company registered in Singapore (must be a Singaporean citizen or Singapore permanent resident over 21 years old).

The Singapore Embassy in China and its consulates general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Xiamen have stopped accepting visa applications. Applicants need to submit their visa application to the designated unit/travel agency of the embassy. :

1. Overview of Singapore

Singapore is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula and is a tropical island in Southeast Asia with a sunny climate. This city-state covers an area of ??710 square kilometers and is home to four major ethnic groups: Chinese (majority), Malays, Indians and Eurasians, and about 5 million people live there.

2. Things to note when applying for a visa

1. Unfilled forms, incomplete materials or non-compliance with requirements may lead to visa rejection or postponement of application.

2. Whether the visa application is approved and the validity period of the approval are determined by the visa officer based on the individual circumstances of the applicant.

3. Applicants should purchase air tickets after visa approval. The Embassy is not responsible for any financial losses caused by not approving the visa due to purchasing air tickets in advance.

4. The date of visa issuance is generally the date of application by the unit/travel agency designated by the Embassy. Once the visa is issued, its validity period will not be changed. Applicants should not submit application materials prematurely. ?

If the visa has expired, the applicant must resubmit the application materials. Applicants should carefully check the issuance date and visa validity period when collecting their visa. Applicants are recommended to submit their application one to two weeks before leaving the country, or check with the designated unit/travel agency of the museum for the date on which the application can be submitted.

5. Visa holders may not necessarily be able to enter Singapore. Visa holders must meet entry requirements before being allowed entry, such as a valid passport, sufficient funds and return air tickets (if required). Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officials have the right to decide whether they are allowed to enter.

6. The Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officials determine the number of days of stay for visa holders when they enter the country. Applicants should pay attention to the entry stamp in their passport and the approved period of stay.

Singapore Embassy in China-Visa Application: Materials Required for Visa Application