Citizens of Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand (ASEAN members), Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey may enter Singapore without a visa for up to 30 days under bilateral or regional visa exemption arrangements. No advance application or fee is required — the exemption is granted on arrival at Changi Airport and both land border checkpoints (Woodlands and Tuas). The SG Arrival Card (SGAC) digital declaration must be submitted online at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard 1–3 days before arrival — this is the only formality required before boarding. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Note: Indian and Russian passport holders are not covered by any Singapore on-arrival exemption and must obtain a pre-approved visa before travel.

Chinese ordinary passport holders may enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days under the bilateral visa exemption agreement that took effect in February 2024. This was a significant policy shift — prior to 2024, Chinese citizens were among the nationalities that required a Singapore visa. The arrangement is reciprocal: Singaporean citizens also enter China visa-free. The exemption is granted on arrival at Changi Airport and both land border checkpoints (Woodlands and Tuas). The SG Arrival Card (SGAC) must still be submitted online 1–3 days before arrival. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

The SG Arrival Card (SGAC) is a mandatory digital arrival declaration that must be submitted by ALL visitors to Singapore, regardless of nationality or visa status. It is not a visa — it is a free online form that replaces the old paper disembarkation card. Submit at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or via the myICA mobile app, ideally 1–3 days before arrival. The form asks for travel details, accommodation, and a health declaration. Failure to submit may result in delays at immigration. For all visa-exempt nationalities covered in this file, the SGAC is the only formality required before boarding. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.