Visas

You do not normally need visas to enter Singapore for up to 30 days stay for tourism, business discussions or social visits.  However, women who are 6 or more months pregnant must obtain permission to enter before travelling. Prior entry clearance is also required to give birth in Singapore.  Applications can be made at the nearest Singapore visa issuing office. 

Passport validity 

Singaporean immigration authorities require that you have at least six months' validity on your passport beyond your departure date from Singapore.  Likewise, if you are intending to transit Singapore to neighbouring countries, you should ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months.  You may be refused entry or be turned away by airlines if your passport does not meet this requirement.  Check departure tax is included in the cost of your airfare.

Customs Regulations

You should be careful to comply with Singaporean customs regulations.  Importation of controlled drugs and pirated copyright material is prohibited and there are restrictions on entering with items such as replica guns, radio communications equipment, and weapons and ammunition (including empty cartridge cases). 

For more information we recommend that you visit the travellers section of the Singaporean government website: www.customs.gov.sg before arrival.

 

Travelling with children

 

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.  They may want to see birth certificates, a letter of consent from the other parent or some evidence as to your responsibility for the child.