ChinaSingapore

Chinese passport · policy checked 17 Jul 2026

Visa-free

Nothing to arrange. Holders of ordinary passports issued by the PRC are exempted from visa requirements for stays of up to 30 days.

30

days

max stay per entry

0

visa fee

free entry

1

document

your valid passport

0

forms

no application, no appointment

Policy note

Effective 9 February 2024, pursuant to the mutual 30-day visa-exemption arrangement announced at the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation.

Holders of diplomatic, public affairs and service PRC passports are also exempted under prior long-standing arrangements. All travellers (any nationality) also submit the free SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival (eservices.ica.gov.sg) - a digital arrival declaration, not a visa.

Entering Singapore on a Chinese passport

  1. Travel with your valid Chinese passport - no visa, no application.

Singapore visa types

Social VisitTourist
  • Passport:
  • All applicants should also produce the following documents:
  • If the applicant is employed:
  • If the applicant is a student:
  • If the applicant is retired:
  • If the applicant is unemployed/ freelance:
  • If the applicant is under 22:

To apply for an entry visa for social visit, you will need to produce the following documents in support of your application. Additional documents may be required when necessary.

an original letter from the employer granting leave of absence and stating the duration of employment, designation and salary, is required. The letter must provide the name, address, telephone number(s) and fax number(s) of the company. The letter must also be stamped with the official stamp of the company.

certificate of studying or Student Identity Card is required.

retirement certificate is required. Bank statement is also an optional supporting document.

he/she must produce documents eg. Certificate of bank deposit, (original and photocopy), so as to reflect his/her actual economic capability. There is no minimum requirement on the amount of money needed on the certificate of bank deposit but the certificate issuance date must be within 1month of the visa submission date.

the certificate of birth is required as well.

BusinessBusiness
  • Passport:
  • Letter of Employment:
  • Business profile:
  • Form V39A or Letter of Introduction:

To apply for an entry visa for business visas, you will need to produce the following documents in support of your application. Additional documents may be required when necessary.

Original letter from the employer [stamped with company’s official stamp, and signed by a relevant personnel], granting leave of absence and stating:

The applicant’s particulars, duration of employment, designation, and salary

The company’s name, address, and contact information

One printout of the latest Singapore registered company’s business profile which is obtainable from the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (acra.gov.sg ↗ (acra.gov.sg ↗)/). The printout date of the company’s business profile should not be dated more than 6 months from the day of submission. Applicant who is invited by Singapore government agencies, universities or are attending exhibition/conference/convention in Singapore are not required to produce Form V39A and business profile. The applicant however needs to present the original letter by the inviting organization or event organizer addressed to the applicant. The invitation letter must be signed by the invitee of the organizer and addressed to the applicant (the full name as in passport).

Form V39A or Letter of Introduction must also bear the address, telephone number, fax number, official stamp of the Singapore company and the NRIC number of its representative.

Dependant's Pass (DP)Family

multiple entryvalid 730donline

Legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 of eligible Employment Pass, ONE Pass, Personalised Employment Pass or S Pass holders

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

Validity is tied to the principal pass holder's pass (up to 2 years). The sponsor must earn a qualifying minimum salary. DP holders who wish to work need a Letter of Consent.

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Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)Family

multiple entryvalid 730donline

Common-law spouse, step-children, handicapped children, or parents of an eligible work pass holder who cannot get a Dependant's Pass

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

Validity tied to the principal pass holder (up to 2 years). Parents can be sponsored only if the pass holder earns over SGD 12,000/month. Note: ICA separately issues an LTVP/LTVP+ for foreign spouses of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.

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Student's PassStudent

multiple entry15-60d processing~$30online

Full-time study at a Singapore government school or approved institution

Apply via SOLAR (Student's Pass Online Application & Registration) system. Fee SGD 30 for in-principle approval + SGD 60 for issuance.

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Employment Pass (EP)Work

multiple entry10-35d processing~$242valid 730donline

Working in Singapore as a professional, manager, or executive

Minimum fixed monthly salary of SGD 5,600/month (general sectors, age 23 base), higher for older candidates (up to SGD 10,700/month at age 45+) and for financial services (SGD 6,200/month base, up to SGD 11,800/month at age 45+). Employer applies on behalf of candidate via EP Online. Total government fee is SGD 330: SGD 105 application fee plus SGD 225 issuance fee (an additional SGD 30 Multiple Journey Visa fee applies for candidates from visa-required nationalities). Confirmed on mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass; prior figure of SGD 105 only reflected the application fee, omitting the mandatory issuance fee.

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Miscellaneous Work PassWork

60 daysmultiple entryvalid 60donline

Short-term work assignments for eligible foreigners such as conference/seminar speakers, religious workers, or journalists

For eligible foreigners on short-term work assignments in Singapore not covered by other passes (e.g. speakers at a seminar/conference, religious workers, journalists). Valid up to 60 days and not renewable. No foreign worker levy or quota required; family passes are not available. Employer or a local sponsor must submit the application via the myMOM Portal. Fee not published on the official MOM overview/key-facts pages.

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Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)Work

multiple entryvalid 1825donline

Top talent across all sectors - fixed salary of at least SGD 30,000/month, or outstanding achievements in arts, sports, science or academia; not tied to an employer

Personalised 5-year pass, renewable. No employer sponsorship required; holder may concurrently start, operate and work for multiple Singapore companies. From January 2027 a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track is expected to be introduced.

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Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)Work

multiple entryvalid 1095donline

High-earning professionals not tied to any single employer

To apply, fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500; to keep the pass, at least SGD 270,000 in fixed annual salary per calendar year. Valid up to 3 years, issued once and non-renewable. Holder must not be unemployed for more than 6 months and cannot start a business or freelance.

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S PassWork

multiple entry10-35d processing~$150valid 730donline

Mid-level skilled workers earning at least SGD 3,300/month (SGD 3,800 in financial services)

Minimum qualifying salary from 1 September 2025: SGD 3,300/month (general sectors) and SGD 3,800/month (financial services), rising with age up to SGD 4,800 / SGD 5,650 at age 45+. Increases again to SGD 3,600 / SGD 4,000 base for new applications from 1 January 2027. Quota- and levy-based (companies capped at a sector dependency ceiling). Employer applies via EP Online. Total government fee is SGD 205: SGD 105 application fee plus SGD 100 issuance fee, confirmed on mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/apply-for-a-pass (prior figure understated the total).

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Tech.PassWork

multiple entry30-60d processingvalid 730donline

Established tech entrepreneurs, leaders, and technical experts (salary at least SGD 22,500/month or equivalent track record)

Requires last drawn fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500 in the last year, AND 5+ cumulative years in a leading role at a technology company valued US$500M+ or with US$30M+ funding, or at a VC firm with US$500M+ assets under management. Valid 2 years, renewable once (max 4 years); 500 places on a first-come basis. Not tied to an employer. Singapore does not offer a dedicated digital-nomad/remote-work visa; Tech.Pass is a tech-talent work pass. Fee not published on the EDB page. To be superseded by a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track from January 2027.

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Training Employment Pass (TEP)Work

90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90donline

Foreign professionals or students undergoing practical training in professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs

For trainees earning a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 3,000, or foreign students whose training attachment is part of their course at an acceptable institution. Valid up to 3 months and not renewable. Employer applies.

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Work Permit (for migrant workers)Work

multiple entryvalid 730donline

Semi-skilled migrant workers in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process and services sectors

Valid up to 2 years, tied to the worker's passport validity, security bond and employment period. Applicant must be aged 18 to below 62. Employer or appointed agent applies; sector-based quotas (dependency ceilings) and monthly levies apply, and workers come only from approved source countries/regions.

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Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW)Work

multiple entryvalid 730donline

Migrant domestic workers (MDWs) employed as helpers in private households in Singapore

Distinct pass from the general 'Work Permit (for migrant workers)' entry already in this catalog (which covers construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process and services sectors); this permit is specifically for domestic helpers employed directly by private households. Valid up to 2 years depending on the validity of the security bond, and renewable. Employer applies via Work Permit Online (WPOL) before and after the worker's arrival; a security bond and medical insurance for the worker are required, and foreign worker levy applies. Exact fee not published on the official MOM overview page.

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Work Holiday Pass (Work and Holiday Visa Programme)Working holiday

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365donline

Australian and New Zealander students and graduates who want to work and holiday in Singapore for up to 12 months

Separate from the 6-month Work Holiday Programme; issued under bilateral Work and Holiday visa arrangements. Valid for 12 months.

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Work Holiday Pass (Work Holiday Programme)Working holiday

180 daysmultiple entryvalid 180donline

Students and young graduates who want to work and holiday in Singapore for up to 6 months

Open to undergraduates and graduates aged 18 to 25 from recognised universities in Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Valid up to 6 months, non-renewable; capped at 2,000 pass holders at any one time.

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Singapore visa for Chinese citizens - FAQ

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Singapore?

No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Chinese citizens stay in Singapore?

Chinese passport holders can stay in Singapore for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Chinese citizens need for Singapore?

A valid passport is all Chinese citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 30 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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