US passport · Singapore
Do US citizens need a visa for Singapore?
In brief
No. US passport holders can visit Singapore visa-free.
Singapore visa fee for US citizens: none for visa-free entry.
US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business visits of up to 90 days. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 4 Mar 2026
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)
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Stay | US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business visits of up to 90 days.2There is no passport stamp: your visit pass (e-Pass) is emailed to you and shows how long you may stay and your last day in Singapore.1 |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entryTo stay longer, apply online to extend the visit pass once 14 days or less remain; the fee is S$40 and processing takes up to 5 working days.4 |
| Official processing | To stay longer, apply online to extend the visit pass once 14 days or less remain; the fee is S$40 and processing takes up to 5 working days.4 |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free |
| Before arrival | Submit the free SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before you arrive (the arrival day counts).3 |
Do US citizens need a visa for Singapore?
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) does not list the US among the countries whose nationals need a visa, so US 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.”
Conditions and exceptions
US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business visits of up to 90 days.
You do not need a visa for tourist or business visits up to 90 days.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs · checked · read from an archived copy of 4 Mar 2026There is no passport stamp: your visit pass (e-Pass) is emailed to you and shows how long you may stay and your last day in Singapore.
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.
ICA · checkedTo stay longer, apply online to extend the visit pass once 14 days or less remain; the fee is S$40 and processing takes up to 5 working days.
You can apply to extend your ICA-issued STVP if it has 14 days or less remaining. ... Processing Time ... Within 5 working days ... Fees (where applicable) ... Extension ... S$40
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Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
To stay longer, apply online to extend the visit pass once 14 days or less remain; the fee is S$40 and processing takes up to 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 visit pass once 14 days or less remain; the fee is S$40 and processing takes up to 5 working days.
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Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Singapore visa-free for US citizens now?
Yes. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA).
How much does a Singapore visa cost for US citizens?
Visa-free entry costs nothing. To stay longer, apply online to extend the visit pass once 14 days or less remain; the fee is S$40 and processing takes up to 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 visit pass once 14 days or less remain; the fee is S$40 and processing takes up to 5 working days.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA): entry rule and entry conditions
- U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov): entry conditions and documents
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA): documents
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA): entry conditions