Skip to content

British passport · Singapore

Do British citizens need a visa for Singapore?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

No. British passport holders can visit Singapore visa-free.

Singapore visa fee for British citizens: none for visa-free entry.

Your stay is set at the checkpoint: ICA emails an electronic visit pass (e-Pass) showing the period of stay and your last day, with no stamp in the passport, so give a valid email address in the SG Arrival Card. ICA · checked

If you hold a travel document issued by one of the countries or places listed below, you will need a valid Singapore entry visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore.Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA)

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA)Report a change

Independent reference, not a government website. We don't issue visas or sell visa services.

ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do British citizens need a visa?
  4. Fee
  5. Processing time
  6. Documents
  7. What changed
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free
StayYour stay is set at the checkpoint: ICA emails an electronic visit pass (e-Pass) showing the period of stay and your last day, with no stamp in the passport, so give a valid email address in the SG Arrival Card.1The UK government says the stay granted to British citizens is normally between 30 and 90 days, at the immigration officer's discretion.3
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNone for visa-free entryTo stay longer, apply online to extend the Short-Term Visit Pass when it has 14 days or less left and before it expires; the fee is S$40 and ICA decides within 5 working days.4
Official processingTo stay longer, apply online to extend the Short-Term Visit Pass when it has 14 days or less left and before it expires; the fee is S$40 and ICA decides within 5 working days.4
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-free
Before arrivalBefore every trip, submit the free SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before you arrive (the day of arrival counts).2

Do British citizens need a visa for Singapore?

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) does not list the UK among the countries whose nationals need a visa, so British passport holders can visit without a visa.

“If you hold a travel document issued by one of the countries or places listed below, you will need a valid Singapore entry visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore.”

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Your stay is set at the checkpoint: ICA emails an electronic visit pass (e-Pass) showing the period of stay and your last day, with no stamp in the passport, so give a valid email address in the SG Arrival Card.

    Your period of stay is determined by the electronic visit pass (e-Pass) issued to you at the checkpoint. ... From 11 March 2022, all foreign visitors arriving in Singapore will be notified digitally of their Visit Pass (e-Pass) through email. There will not be any endorsement on your passport. The e-Pass notification will indicate your allowed period of stay and your last day in Singapore. You must provide a valid email address when submitting your SG Arrival Card.ICA · checked

  • The UK government says the stay granted to British citizens is normally between 30 and 90 days, at the immigration officer's discretion.

    You can visit Singapore without a visa for tourism or business. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority decides who can enter Singapore and how long they can stay. The period of stay permitted is at the discretion of the immigration officer. It is normally between 30 and 90 days for British citizens.UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checked

  • To stay longer, apply online to extend the Short-Term Visit Pass when it has 14 days or less left and before it expires; the fee is S$40 and ICA decides within 5 working days.

    You must submit your application before your current pass expires to avoid overstaying. If you have not received an outcome, you must depart Singapore on or before your STVP expiry date. ... Processing Time Within 5 working days ... Fees (where applicable) Extension S$40 ... You can apply to extend your ICA-issued STVP if it has 14 days or less remaining.ICA · checked

  • Visitors on a Short-Term Visit Pass may not take up any employment, paid or unpaid, or run a business in Singapore without a work pass.

    Visitors issued with an STVP shall not engage in any form of employment (paid or unpaid), business, profession, or occupation in Singapore during the validity of the STVP, unless they hold a valid work pass issued under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990 or are engaging in Work Pass Exempt Activities with MOM’s approval.ICA · checked

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

    To enter Singapore, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ 6 months after the date you arrive.UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checked

Fee

Visa-free entry costs nothing.

  • To stay longer, apply online to extend the Short-Term Visit Pass when it has 14 days or less left and before it expires; the fee is S$40 and ICA decides within 5 working days.

    ICA · checked

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

  • To stay longer, apply online to extend the Short-Term Visit Pass when it has 14 days or less left and before it expires; the fee is S$40 and ICA decides within 5 working days.

    ICA · checked

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Singapore visa-free for British citizens now?

Yes. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA).

How much does a Singapore visa cost for British citizens?

Visa-free entry costs nothing. To stay longer, apply online to extend the Short-Term Visit Pass when it has 14 days or less left and before it expires; the fee is S$40 and ICA decides within 5 working days.

Can I get a Singapore visa in 7 days?

There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free. To stay longer, apply online to extend the Short-Term Visit Pass when it has 14 days or less left and before it expires; the fee is S$40 and ICA decides within 5 working days.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA): entry rule and entry conditionsica.gov.sg · checked
  2. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA): documentsica.gov.sg · checked
  3. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): entry conditionsgov.uk · checked
  4. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA): entry conditionsica.gov.sg · checked
  5. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA): documentsica.gov.sg · checked
Was this page helpful?Report a change

Visa Almanac is an independent reference, not a government website. We don't issue visas or sell visa services.

Rules change without notice. Always confirm with the official source linked on each page before you travel.