Tourist Visa
Singapore

Yes. Starting from February 13, 2023, all COVID-19 restrictions and requirements for travelers arriving in Singapore have been lifted, including the need to present a vaccination certificate or a PCR/antigen test, as well as health insurance coverage for COVID-19 treatment. This means that any traveler can enter Singapore regardless of their vaccination status, provided they meet other mandatory requirements.

No. Starting from February 13, 2023, all COVID-19 restrictions and related requirements for travelers arriving in Singapore have been lifted, including the need to present a PCR/antigen test.

No. Starting from February 13, 2023, all COVID-19 restrictions and requirements for travelers arriving in Singapore have been lifted, including the requirement for health insurance covering COVID-19 treatment.
However, RSBU Travel recommends always obtaining a standard travel insurance policy before going abroad for maximum comfort and safety during your trip.

No. According to Singapore's Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, tourists are not permitted to engage in any paid work, business, or professional activities without obtaining a work visa or work permit.

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of the planned entry into Singapore.

The following items are prohibited from being imported into Singapore:

• Chewing gum (except for medicinal chewing gum)
• Electronic cigarettes and IQOS
• Lighters shaped like guns or revolvers
• Knives: retractable, gravity knives, switchblades, and throwing knives
• Drugs and psychotropic substances
• Firecrackers
• Pornographic materials, including photographs, magazines, publications, video tapes, video discs, and other electronic media
• Extremist and terrorist materials
• Pirated copies of video discs, music discs, and other electronic media

You can bring cash into Singapore up to a total amount of 20,000 SGD (~15,000 USD).
*- In this case, "cash" includes physical currency and bearer negotiable instruments. Cash refers to coins and printed money. Examples of bearer negotiable instruments include bearer promissory notes, cashable checks, checks with the words "bearer" not crossed out, bearer bonds, and similar instruments.

If you are entering or leaving Singapore with a total amount of cash* exceeding 20,000 Singapore Dollars (or the equivalent in foreign currency), you are legally required to submit a full and accurate declaration to the Singapore Police Force.

This requirement applies whether you are carrying the funds for yourself, on behalf of someone else, traveling alone, or with others.

Upon arrival in Singapore, you need to proceed through the Red Channel and declare this amount by submitting Form NP 727.

*- In this context, "cash" includes physical currency and bearer negotiable instruments. Cash refers to coins and printed money. Examples of bearer negotiable instruments include bearer promissory notes, cashable checks, checks with the word "bearer" not crossed out, bearer bonds, and similar instruments.

If you do not provide a full and accurate declaration of cash exceeding 20,000 SGD to the Singapore Police Force, it will be considered an offense under Singapore's Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act of 1992. You may face:

• A fine of up to 50,000 Singapore Dollars
• Imprisonment for up to three years
• Or both; as well as
• The cash may be seized and/or confiscated by court order.

Yes. For entry and stay in Singapore, citizens of Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan need to obtain a visa.

A complete list of countries requiring a visa can be viewed on the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

For short-term visits to Singapore, there are single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry visas. A single-entry visa allows one entry into Singapore, a double-entry visa allows two entries, and a multiple-entry visa permits unlimited entries within the visa's validity period (9 weeks).

You can specify your desired visa type when applying, but the final decision on the type of visa is made by the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Regardless of the visa type, you are allowed to stay in Singapore for no more than 30 consecutive days.

The visa is issued for a period not exceeding 9 weeks, during which you are allowed to enter Singapore. However, you can stay in Singapore on a tourist visa for no more than 30 days. The visa's validity period starts from the date of issuance.

The visa allows you to enter Singapore but does not permit you to stay indefinitely. The maximum stay period in Singapore is 30 days, after which you must either leave the country or apply for an extension (extension decisions are at the discretion of the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority).

Extensions are granted for a maximum of 30 days for foreign visitors and 89 days for relatives of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.

If you plan to stay in Singapore for a longer period, you may need a different type of long-term visa (social, student, work, or entrepreneur visa).

Yes, each child, regardless of age, requires a separate visa to visit Singapore. This applies whether the child has a separate passport or is included in the parent's passport.

Singapore has the same requirements and fees for child and adult visas.

You can start the visa application process up to 30 calendar days before your trip.
It is important to remember that the visa validity period starts from its approval, so it is best not to apply too early.

It is optimal to apply for a visa 2-3 weeks before the planned date of entry into Singapore. If you plan to travel several months ahead and want to prepare in advance, we can accept your application early and issue the visa up to 1 month before your specified arrival date in Singapore.

• Standard Visa: 3-7 working days
• Express Visa: 1-2 working days

The specified deadlines are approximate and may be extended if the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore requests additional documents.

The standard set of required documents for applying for a visa to Singapore includes:

• A copy of the passport (the page with personal details). The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of planned entry into Singapore.
• A completed and signed form (Form 14).
• Hotel booking (strictly with our company).
• Airline tickets to/from Singapore.
• A digital photo on a white background (photo requirements can be found via the link).

Please note that the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore has the right to request any additional documents during the application review process.

No, for the visa application to Singapore, a colored copy of your passport is sufficient. This is because, starting from December 1, 2009, the embassies of the Republic of Singapore ceased accepting visa applications from individuals. Therefore, a visa stamp in the passport is no longer issued. The visa is issued exclusively in electronic form.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore does not affix a visa to the passport; instead, it issues an electronic visa, which is the official authorization to enter the Republic of Singapore.

A PDF document confirming the issuance of the visa is sent by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore. Each visa has a unique identification number, which you can use to verify its authenticity on the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore’s website.

No. The right to issue a visa to Singapore is held by the Embassy of Singapore in your country, accredited visa centers, and licensed travel agencies in Singapore.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore can refuse to issue a visa without providing reasons. Generally, this happens in the following cases

• Errors in filling out the visa application form (a mistake in a single letter or digit can lead to a visa refusal. Be extremely careful when filling out the form!)
• Low-quality photo or photo that does not meet the requirements
• Negative history of visiting Singapore in the past (such as public order violations, overstaying, illegal entry, etc.)
• Excessive frequency of visits to Singapore (more than 3 tourist visas per year without significant reasons)
• The validity period of your previous Singapore visa has not yet expired
• Unmarried women aged 18 to 40 traveling alone or with a friend. For this category, a work certificate indicating salary and position, a bank statement showing available funds, and other proof of financial capability are required. We strongly recommend that this category of travelers apply for visas through the Embassy of Singapore in your country, as this significantly increases your chances of obtaining a visa.

The final decision on the issuance, validity, and type of visa is made by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore. Fees paid are non-refundable in case of delays or visa refusals.

Do not apply for a new visa while in Singapore. A Singapore visa is an entry visa, meaning its validity pertains to the entry into the country rather than the length of stay.

Firstly, applying for an additional visa will not allow you to stay in the country longer than 30 days. Secondly, applying for a new visa while physically present in the country virtually guarantees a visa refusal.

Citizens of Russia, CIS countries, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine may be granted a visa-free transit in Singapore for up to 96 hours (4 days) if they have a ticket to a third country.
To qualify for visa-free transit, the following conditions must be met:

• You must have a ticket to a third country. For example, on a route Moscow - Singapore - Bali, the tickets from Moscow to Bali are considered tickets to a third country. On a route Moscow - Singapore - Moscow, the return ticket is not considered a ticket to a third country, so the rule is not met.
• Your stay in Singapore between flights must not exceed 96 hours.

Please note:

• You may enter Singapore by any means of transport, but you must leave Singapore strictly by plane.
• For greater security, we recommend always applying for a Tourist Visa to Singapore, even if your stay in the country does not exceed 96 hours.
• The final decision on admission into the country always rests with the Singapore immigration officer at passport control.
• Extension of stay for transit travelers is strictly prohibited.

Recommendations:

• Have a confirmed hotel booking on hand.
• Carry at least 1,000 USD in cash.

Yes. Even with a visa or if you follow the 96-hour transit rules, the final decision on entry into Singapore is made by the passport control officer at the Singapore airport.

To avoid the risk of being refused entry, we recommend:

• Having a confirmed hotel booking on hand.
• Carrying a return ticket.
• Carrying at least 1,000 USD in cash or having the ability to withdraw this amount from an ATM if required.

There are no legally fixed limits on the number of visa-free transits to Singapore. However, be aware that immigration officers are likely to question the reason for your frequent visits to Singapore. This could lead to being denied boarding or deported upon arrival in Singapore.

There are no legally fixed limits on the number of entries to Singapore on a tourist visa. However, be aware that after several visits to the country within a short period, immigration officers are likely to question the reason for your frequent visits.

If tourism is not the true purpose of your visits, you should apply for a different type of long-term visa (social, student, work, or entrepreneur visa). Otherwise, you risk being denied boarding or deported from the country.

No agency can guarantee the issuance of a visa to Singapore, as the final decision on granting or denying a visa is made solely by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore. However, we guarantee that we will make every effort to ensure that your visa application is successful.

You will need to present your visa along with your passport and completed immigration card during check-in for your flight and at passport control in Singapore.

You can save the visa on your phone or other electronic device, but to avoid potential technical issues, we recommend printing the visa on an A4 sheet of paper.

You can verify the validity of your Singapore visa on the website www.ica.gov.sg using the unique visa identification number.

We accept payment by credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), PayPal, bank transfer to a Singaporean company's account (strictly from non-Russian banks), or in cash at our Singapore office. We also offer alternative payment methods. Please check with your manager for all available options when making your booking.

We, RSBU Travel Pte. Ltd. (TA03256), are a licensed full-service travel operator, and according to the requirement of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of

Singapore (ICA), we can only process tourist visas if the booking includes travel products such as hotel and tour services through our company.

However, this is an advantage for our clients, as we can often offer better rates on most Singaporean hotels compared to popular booking systems.

The immigration card is an electronic document containing traveler information that is provided by the tourist at border control for entry into Singapore, for the purpose of recording those entering the country.

Regardless of your status (tourist, long-term visa holder, citizen, or permanent resident in Singapore), after obtaining a visa to Singapore, as well as in cases where a visa is not required, you must complete the electronic immigration card for Singapore with a health declaration before entering Singapore.

No, the immigration card must be completed before going through passport control in Singapore and presented at the border along with your visa. Entry into Singapore without the immigration card is prohibited.

You must complete the electronic immigration card with a health declaration (SG Arrival Card) within 3 days before entering Singapore.

Yes, you can complete the immigration card upon arrival in Singapore. For a smoother and faster processing at passport control, we recommend completing the immigration card before arriving in Singapore.

You can complete the electronic immigration card for Singapore on your own, or you can use our assistance.

Required documents:

• A scanned or photographed copy of the information page of your passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into Singapore.
• Contact details.
• General information about your visit.
• Information about your accommodation in Singapore.

Please note that depending on your status (tourist, long-term visa holder, citizen, or permanent resident in Singapore), the list of required documents may vary.

If you do not complete the immigration card:

• You may be denied entry.
• You could be fined up to 10,000 Singapore dollars.
• You could face imprisonment for up to 12 months.

The immigration card from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore is sent to you electronically (in PDF format). Be sure to check the accuracy of the contact details entered.

You do not need to cancel the immigration card.

If your itinerary changes, you must update the immigration card. Otherwise, the information provided may be considered intentionally false.

An extension of stay can be granted for up to 30 days for foreign visitors and up to 89 days for relatives of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.

No agency can guarantee approval for an extension of stay in Singapore, as the final decision on granting or denying the extension is made solely by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). However, we guarantee that we will make every effort to obtain the extension approval.

Applications for an extension should be submitted online no earlier than 14 days and no later than 5 days before the expiration of your current stay in Singapore.

If you plan to stay in Singapore without leaving, the type of visa (single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry) does not affect the extension process.

If you wish to stay in Singapore for a longer period than allowed by a tourist visa, you can apply for a different type of long-term visa depending on your purpose. This could include a social, student, work, or entrepreneur visa.