Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Singapore?
The official link goes to ica.gov.sg. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Singapore entry rules for Chinese citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (SG Arrival Card only) |
| Stay | Up to 30 days (mutual visa exemption in force since 9 Feb 2024) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Chinese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Singapore entry requirements.
The details for a Chinese passport.
Not on ICA's visa-required list (checked; page updated 25 Jun 2026), so no visa is needed. ICA does not publish stay length by nationality: the officer sets it on the e-Pass emailed at entry. Submit the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival. Extensions via ICA's online STVP e-Service. Applies to ordinary PRC passports. Holders of a PRC Travel Document still need a visa (96-hour VFTF possible).
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid at least 6 months from the date of entry (ICA; also Japan MOFA and Germany's Foreign Office; Ireland's DFA words it as 6 months beyond intended departure). Also required for transit per Canada. German ID cards are not accepted. Residents have no minimum.
Recent changes in Singapore.
- 2025-09-01 — Tougher vaping penalties: first-offence composition fine raised to SGD 700 (adults); re-offending short-term visitors banned from re-entry; etomidate vapes treated as Class C drugs, with deportation and entry bans for foreigners caught with them.
- 2026-01-30 — ICA began issuing No-Boarding Directives to airlines for flights to Singapore.
- 2026-05-01 — Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act in force; etomidate listed as a Specified Psychoactive Substance.
The short answers.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Singapore?
No. Chinese citizens don’t need a visa for Singapore for stays of up to 30 days (mutual visa exemption in force since 9 Feb 2024).
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Singapore?
Up to 30 days (mutual visa exemption in force since 9 Feb 2024). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Chinese citizens apply?
On the official site, ica.gov.sg. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Singapore visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.