Singapore is a city-state located in Southeast Asia, known for its modern skyline and multicultural environment. You can enjoy luxurious shopping, delicious food, and beautiful natural scenery.
CapitalSingapore
Population5,700,000
Official language(s)English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil
CurrencySingapore Dollar
Time zoneUTC+8
Public transport is well-developed, so using the MRT is convenient. Food can be enjoyed affordably and diversely at hawker centers.
For tourism, Singapore generally allows short visa-free stays for many nationalities, but the permitted duration and whether a visa is needed depend on your passport nationality. Before travel, you must submit Singapore’s electronic arrival declaration, the SG Arrival Card, online; this is a separate process from a visa or any pre-travel electronic authorization. Paper disembarkation/arrival cards are usually not used, and you should check customs rules in advance for prohibited items, reportable goods, and the cash declaration threshold.
Submit the SG Arrival Card
Make sure you have submitted the SG Arrival Card online before arrival. Enter your passport details, accommodation address, and any required health or travel declarations accurately; this is separate from immigration clearance.
Immigration check and biometrics
Automated clearance gates may be available to eligible travelers depending on nationality and other conditions. You may be asked to register or verify biometrics such as fingerprints and facial image, so follow the instructions at the checkpoint.
Check prohibited and restricted items
Singapore is strict about import rules for items such as tobacco, alcohol, chewing gum, vaping products, and foods including meat, poultry, and fruit, so declare anything that is restricted or dutiable. Failure to declare can lead to fines, seizure, or other penalties.
Complete customs declaration
Use the customs declaration channel if you have goods or cash to declare. The declaration threshold can vary by situation, so when in doubt, it is safer to declare.
Check export, duty-free, and refund rules
Before departure, confirm whether the items you are taking out are eligible for tax refund or were previously declared on arrival. Keep receipts and documents, because duty-free purchases or electronics may also affect re-entry rules in your home country.
Clear departure immigration
When leaving Singapore, present your passport and boarding pass and follow any departure immigration procedures required. Automated lanes or departure gates may be available, but you should simply follow airport signage and instructions.