Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare SG Arrival Card and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Complete the required travel authorisation in advance
SG Arrival Card
Available from 2 days before arrival. Submit within the three-day window including arrival day. It is free and separate from a visa. Airside transit and some residents arriving overland are exempt; check the official exceptions.
Open SG Arrival CardDetails that can change your plans
Read the stay granted on your e-Pass
Your electronic Visit Pass states your permitted stay and last day. Visa validity does not set the length of your visit.
Official guidancePractical tips for Singapore
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Save the stay permission you receive
After arrival, retrieve your e-Pass and save its last permitted day with your return itinerary.
Singapore at a glance
- Capital
- Singapore
- Currency
- SGD
- Calling code
- +65
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Iceland need a visa for Singapore?
Travelers visiting Singapore for tourism with an ordinary passport from Iceland do not need a visa for up to 30 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Singapore?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
Do I need to complete SG Arrival Card?
Required for this route. Available from 2 days before arrival. Submit within the three-day window including arrival day. It is free and separate from a visa. Airside transit and some residents arriving overland are exempt; check the official exceptions. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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