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ICA Press Release on Mutual 30-Day Visa-Exemption Arrangement Between Singapore and The People’s Republic Of China

25 January 2024

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With effect from 9 February 2024, holders of ordinary passports issued by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will be exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days in Singapore. There will be no refund of the visa processing fee for those who had earlier submitted an application.


2.       Similarly, holders of ordinary passports issued by Singapore will be exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days in the PRC. This reciprocal visa exemption arrangement was announced at the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation on 7 December 2023, and subsequently affirmed through an exchange of diplomatic notes between Singapore and the PRC.


3.       Under long-standing agreements, holders of diplomatic, public affairs and service passports issued by the PRC are exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days in Singapore.


4.       Holders of all other travel documents issued by the PRC must continue to apply for an entry visa before travel into Singapore.



IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
25 JANUARY 2024