Is Singapore already visa-free?

Singapore does not provide comprehensive visa exemption for Chinese citizens. Chinese citizens still need to go through visa procedures when traveling to Singapore. They need to apply for different types of visas depending on their personal circumstances (such as tourism, business, visiting relatives, etc.).

1. Visa types and application conditions

Tourist visa: applicable to Chinese citizens traveling to Singapore. Applicants need to prepare valid passports, travel plans, accommodation certificates, financial certificates and other materials.

Business visa: Applicable to Chinese citizens traveling to Singapore for business activities. Applicants need to prepare valid passport, company invitation letter, business itinerary and financial proof and other materials.

Visiting Relatives and Friends Visa: Applicable to Chinese citizens traveling to Singapore to visit relatives or friends. Applicants need to prepare valid passports, invitation letters, proof of kinship or friendship, and other materials.

2. Visa application process

Prepare the required materials: Prepare the corresponding application materials according to the selected visa type.

Fill in and submit the application online: Visit the official website of the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority to fill in and submit the visa application form online.

Pay the visa fee: Pay the corresponding visa fee according to the website guidelines.

Waiting for review: After submitting the application, wait for review by the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. Applicants will be notified of the review results via email or text message.

Visa collection: After passing the review, the applicant must go to the designated location to collect the visa according to the notice.

3. Precautions

Ensure that the submitted materials are true and complete to avoid false materials that may lead to visa application failure.

Plan your itinerary in advance to ensure you enter Singapore within the validity period of your visa.

Abide by Singapore’s laws and regulations and respect local customs.

In summary:

Currently, Singapore does not implement a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens. Chinese citizens still need to apply for corresponding types of visas to go to Singapore. Applicants need to choose the appropriate visa type based on their personal circumstances, prepare relevant materials and apply according to the process. After entering Singapore within the validity period of the visa, you should abide by local laws, regulations and customs.

Legal basis:

"Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 9:

China When citizens leave or enter the country, they must apply for a passport or other travel documents in accordance with the law.

"Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 10 stipulates:

Chinese citizens traveling between the mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region Administrative regions, Chinese citizens traveling between the mainland and Taiwan must apply for passes in accordance with the law and abide by the relevant provisions of this law. Specific management measures shall be stipulated by the State Council.