Singapore Visa Requirements for Japanese Citizens (2026)
No — Japanese 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 from your date of arrival.
- A return or onward ticket.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
- An 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 ):
- •No visa fee is payable: as a visa-free visitor your visa cost is SGD 0.
- •If you apply to extend your short-term visit pass, a S$40 extension fee applies once the extension brings your total stay to 90 days or more from your date of entry, and again for each further 90-day block. [22]
How to apply
- No visa application is needed: Japanese ordinary passport holders enter Singapore visa-free for short tourist visits of up to 30 days.
- Before you fly, submit your SG Arrival Card through ICA's official e-service at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or via the free SG Arrival Card mobile app. [12] [19]
- On arrival, present your passport for immigration clearance; ICA's system will already hold your electronic arrival card. [12]
Before you fly
- •You must declare your cash and bearer negotiable instruments if you arrive carrying more than S$20,000 in total, or the equivalent in foreign currency. [2]
- •If you have been in a country with yellow fever transmission risk in the 6 days before arrival, you must show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to the ICA officer. [2]
Full Singapore entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Fake "SG Arrival Card" websites charge US$30 for a submission that is free on ICA's official e-service and mobile app. [19]
ICA will never ask for money or bank log-in details over the phone; if in doubt, call the ScamShield 24/7 helpline at 1799. [11]
Frequently asked
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Singapore?
Up to 30 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival.; A return or onward ticket.; Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.; An SG Arrival Card submitted online within 3 days before arrival..
Do Japanese passport holders need a visa for Singapore?
No. Japanese ordinary passport holders may enter Singapore visa-free for short tourist visits of up to 30 days.
Where do I submit the SG Arrival Card, and does it cost anything?
Use ICA's official e-service or the free SG Arrival Card mobile app. Submission costs nothing; sites charging US$30 are not ICA's.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Japanese 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.