Immunisation Requirements

The only disease for which immunisation is required internationally is yellow fever. Singapore law requires yellow fever immunisation for anybody coming into the country who is above one year old and who, within the previous 6 months, have been in or passed through 32 listed African countries and 10 South American countries.

However, in accordance with the World Health Organisation's guidelines, it is recommended that you be immunised against such diseases as:

• hepatitis A

• hepatitis B

• Japanese encephalitis

• meningococcal meningitis

• rabies

• tuberculosis

• typhoid fever

You can get you immunizations here in Singapore if you are unable to obtain them in your home country. You should not have any trouble getting through immigration as they normally do not check for immunizations unless you are coming from an area where Yellow Fever is prevalent, (Africa and South America).

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Visa Requirements

Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Singapore:

• Afghanistan

• Algeria

• Bangladesh (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)

• Commonwealth of Independent States (Except Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days )

  • Armenia

  • Azerbaijan

  • Belarus

  • Georgia

  • Kazakhstan

  • Kyrgyzstan

  • Moldova

  • Russia

  • Tajikistan

  • Turkmenistan

  • Ukraine

  • Uzbekistan

• Egypt

• India (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)

• Iran

• Iraq

• Jordan (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)

• Lebanon

• Libya

• Morocco

• Myanmar (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)

• People's Republic of China (Except Diplomatic/Service/Public Affairs passport

• holders for a stay of up to 30 days)

• Pakistan

• Saudi Arabia

• Somalia

• Sudan

• Syria

• Tunisia (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)

• Yemen

In addition, visitors holding Hong Kong Document of Identity, Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit, Palestinian Authority Passport, Refugee Travel Document issued by the Middle-East countries and Temporary Passport issued by United Arab Emirates will also require a visa to enter Singapore.

Travellers' Tips

Please remove your passport cover to facilitate immigration clearance.

Do not carry goods for other people. If the goods are or contain dutiable, controlled or prohibited items, you will be held responsible. Under the Singapore law, the penalty for the illegal importation of controlled drugs such as heroin or morphine is death.

Under the Singapore law, you are required to open, unpack and pack your baggage when the checkpoint officer wishes to conduct an examination of your baggage. This is to give you full control over the entire proceeding i.e. you can determine the manner of the opening, unpacking and packing of your personal belongings. This would also prevent any unintentional damage to your baggage or belongings.

Extension of Stay
Please apply at the Visitor Services Centre, 4th Storey, ICA Building, if you wish to extend your stay in Singapore.

You may visit ICA webpage on Social Visit Pass Application under Visitor Services Centre to obtain more information on the application procedure. 

Loss of Foreigner's Passport
You need to obtain a copy of the police report and contact the Embassy or High Commission of your country. You must then report to Visitor Services Centre, 4th Storey, ICA Building to obtain a Special Pass.

Foreigners Giving Birth In Singapore
Pregnant women who wish to deliver their child in Singapore must apply for permission through a local sponsor, before their arrival.

The local sponsor should produce the required documents upon application. You may visit ICA webpage on Social Visit Pass Application under Visitor Services Centre to obtain more information on the application procedure.

The local sponsor will have to furnish a security deposit upon approval.

Immigration Hotlines

IMMI-Link: 1800 391 6400 (24 hours from Singapore)

General Telephone Enquiries: (65) 6391-6100

Immigration Postline: (65) 6691-2728 (to request application forms for Employment and Dependant's passes)

Website: http://www.mha.gov.sg/application.html