From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
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.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Non-refundable government processing fee
- SGD 30
The S$30 government processing fee is non-refundable. If you apply through an authorised visa agent, the agent may charge a separate service fee; check the amount before applying.
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 Syria need a visa for Singapore?
For tourism in Singapore, travelers using an ordinary passport from Syria should arrange an eVisa before travel.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
Non-refundable government processing fee: SGD 30 per person. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
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 fees apply for a Singapore visitor visa?
The S$30 government processing fee is non-refundable. If you apply through an authorised visa agent, the agent may charge a separate service fee; check the amount before applying.
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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