Singapore Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens (2026)
No — Chinese citizens can enter Singapore without a visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from destination
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for immigration
- SG Arrival Card submitted online within 3 days before arrival
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •A S$30 non-refundable processing fee is payable online using a Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card. [3]
How to apply
- Apply for an entry visa within 30 days prior to arrival in Singapore. [3]
- Submit the SG Arrival Card online up to 14 days ahead of arrival. [12]
- Present your passport and eVisa approval letter for immigration clearance on arrival.
Before you fly
- •All travellers, except Singapore passport holders, must ensure their passport has a minimum validity of 6 months. [2]
- •Make a Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments (CBNI) declaration if entering Singapore carrying a total value exceeding S$20,000. [2]
- •Travellers with recent travel to countries with risk of yellow fever transmission in the past six days must produce a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. [2]
- •The official SG Arrival Card e-Service is free; do not pay on third-party websites. [19]
Full Singapore entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Holders of travel documents other than Chinese passports must obtain visa in advance or transit without visa.
A fake SG Arrival Card website requests payment of US$30; the official ICA e-Service does not require payment. [19]
Visa-required travellers may use the Visa-Free Transit Facility for stays under 96 hours only if eligible. [2]
Frequently asked
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Singapore?
Up to 30 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from destination; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.ica.gov.sg/news-and-publications/newsroom/media-release/mutual-30-day-visa-exemption-arrangement-between-singapore-and-the-people-s-republic-of-china
How far in advance should I apply for the visa?
You are advised to apply for an entry visa within 30 days prior to arrival in Singapore.
Is the SG Arrival Card free?
Yes, the official SG Arrival Card e-Service by ICA does not require any payment.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.ica.gov.sg.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Chinese citizens” and “Visa policy of Singapore”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.