Do Australians need a visa for Singapore?
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Australian passport holders enter Singapore visa-free for up to 90 days. You must submit the free SG Arrival Card online within three days before you arrive.
Entry requirements for Singapore at a glance
Passport validity
At least 6 months from your date of arrival
Length of stay
Up to 90 days
Onward ticket
Required - airlines check this at Australian check-in.
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SG Arrival Card (SGAC)
Free and takes two minutes. Third-party sites charging for it are not official. Includes an electronic health declaration.
Apply on the official siteWhat it costs
| Fee | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Entry fee | None | All visitors |
How to get sorted, step by step
- Check your passport has 6 months validity from arrival.
- Submit the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days before you land.
- If transiting to another country, check whether you need that country's authorisation too.
- Read the prohibited items list - chewing gum, e-cigarettes and some medications are banned.
What catches Australians out
Vaping is illegal. Bringing e-cigarettes into Singapore carries fines from SGD $2,000 and they're confiscated at the border.
Drug trafficking carries a mandatory death penalty, and Singapore tests arrivals suspected of consuming drugs before entry.
Some medications common in Australia (including certain codeine and ADHD drugs) require prior approval from HSA.
Fines apply for eating and drinking on the MRT, jaywalking and littering.
Health cover for Australians in Singapore
No reciprocal agreement. Singapore's hospitals are excellent and priced accordingly - a night in a private hospital can exceed AUD $2,000.
Vaccinations: No vaccinations required. Hepatitis A sometimes recommended.
Medications: Several medications legal in Australia need an HSA import approval. Check before you pack anything containing codeine, sedatives or stimulants.
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Further reading: Do Australians need a visa? A country-by-country guide
How these comparisons are made
Entry rules on these pages come from the destination's own immigration authority first, Smartraveller second, and the destination's embassy in Australia third - each page links the exact sources it used. An automated job re-reads those government pages every day and moves the review date only when a person or the checker has confirmed the page still says what we say it says. Read the full editorial policy.
Singapore entry requirements FAQs
Is the SG Arrival Card required for Australians visiting Singapore?
Yes. Australian passport holders entering Singapore must complete the SG Arrival Card. It is free, and you submit it within 3 days before arrival. Free and takes two minutes. Third-party sites charging for it are not official. Includes an electronic health declaration.
Do Australians need a visa for Singapore?
No. Australian passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. You do need to submit the free SG Arrival Card online within three days before you arrive.
Is the SG Arrival Card free?
Yes, completely free at the official ICA website. It takes about two minutes and includes the health declaration. Any site charging a fee is a third-party reseller.
Can I use my Australian card on Singapore's MRT?
Yes. Singapore's SimplyGo system accepts contactless Visa and Mastercard directly, including via Apple Pay and Google Pay, so you don't need to buy a local transit card at all.
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