Do you need a transit visa for Singapore?
Airside transit is visa-free; some nationalities qualify for a Visa Free Transit Facility to leave the airport for up to 96 hours.
Staying airside (not leaving the airport)
Connecting airside through Changi Airport without clearing immigration generally does not require a visa.
Leaving the airport during your layover
To leave the airport, many nationalities enter visa-free; some visa-required nationalities qualify for the Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) for up to 96 hours under specific conditions.
Key transit schemes & facts
- Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF): up to 96 hours for eligible nationalities meeting route and document conditions.
- Many nationalities already enter Singapore visa-free.
- An onward ticket and onward travel documents are required.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a transit visa to connect through Singapore?
Airside transit is visa-free; some nationalities qualify for a Visa Free Transit Facility to leave the airport for up to 96 hours.
Can you transit airside through Singapore without a visa?
Connecting airside through Changi Airport without clearing immigration generally does not require a visa.
What if you want to leave the airport during a layover in Singapore?
To leave the airport, many nationalities enter visa-free; some visa-required nationalities qualify for the Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) for up to 96 hours under specific conditions.
Check the visa you'll need at your destination
Beyond transit, you'll need to know the visa rules for where you're actually going.
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