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How can I extend my stay in Singapore?

A short-term visit pass (STVP), generally in the form of an electronic visit pass or e-Pass, is issued at the point of entry to visitors who are eligible for entry and short-term stay in Singapore as a tourist; for social visit, or medical treatment. To check the validity of your STVP, you may use the  visit pass validity tool  or the  e-Pass enquiry portal .

Visitors who need to extend their STVP may apply for an extension of stay by using the  e-Service , seven days before their STVP expires. This facility is only applicable to STVPs issued by ICA and can be used to apply for an extension of stay for 30 days or up to 89 days. For more information, please refer to ICA’s website here

Can I bring in medications for my personal use into Singapore ?

You may bring in common medications such as those for the treatment of diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and contraception if the quantity is not more than 3 months’ supply. Please visit Health Science Authority’s website for more information. 

Can I bring fresh fruit/vegetables into Singapore? 

Travellers can carry food products for personal consumption without first obtaining an import permit under certain circumstances.  Please visit Singapore Food Authority’s website for the full list of approved products.

How can I know what I can bring into Singapore?

Please visit ICA’s site for more information on items that you are allowed to bring into Singapore. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for conducting and managing diplomatic relations between Singapore and other countries and regions.

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Extension of stay in Singapore

We offer a procurement service for an online extension of stay in Singapore for an additional 30 days.

Entering Singapore grants you a Visit Pass with a set validity period. In most cases, you are given 30 days, after which you must leave the country. You can extend your stay for another 30 days by applying to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority before your current pass expires. This extension is a one-time offer and applies only to short-term Visit Passes.

An approved extension of stay is emailed to the applicant in a PDF format.

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Extension of stay requirements

To apply for an extension of stay in Singapore, you will need to:

Complete an online extension of stay form and attach a scanned copy of your passport and a electronic arrival card .

Pay for the application on the next page. Alternatively, return to completing the form for the next applicant and then pay for everybody in one go.

As soon as we’ve checked your application(s), we will email to confirm receipt of the documents and your payment. However, please note that processing only begins once full payment is received.

Within 1 to 2 days, you will receive an outcome of the Immigration Authority’s decision via email.

Who can apply for an extension of stay

You can apply for an extension of stay if you fulfil all of the following conditions:

• You wish to extend your stay up to 30 days from date of entry to Singapore.
• Your Visit Pass (a date on the electronic arrival card ) has a remaining validity of at least 5 working days from the date of submission (working days are from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays). It is preferable that you send the document on 15-20th day of your stay in Singapore.
• You will not be returning to Singapore within 5 days from the departure date of your current trip.

Fees and processing time

The fee is 85 SGD and it takes 1-2 working days to be processed. Payment must be made when submitting the documents.

• Overstaying is an Immigration offence. If you overstay, you may be subject to a composition fine or prosecution in Court. Holders of a Visit Pass are not permitted to engage in any form of employment, business or occupation without a valid work pass issued under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A).

Extension of stay in Singapore application

• Unfortunately, nationals of the following countries will not be able to apply for the online extension of stay: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. An application in such a case will need to be made in person ICA Building.

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Have you ever been convicted in a court of law in any country, including Singapore?  * Yes No

Have you ever been prohibited from entering Singapore?  * Yes No

Have you ever entered Singapore using a different passport or name?  * Yes No

If any of the answer is 'YES', please provide details below:

ATTACHMENTS:

The maximum size of the uploaded files should not exceed 5 Mb. The following types of documents are allowed for uploading: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIF, DOC, PDF

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I accept terms and conditions of the site . Kindly note that the extension application’s approval, rejection, and duration is considered on its own merits and is at the discretion of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority; unfortunately, the money is not refunded if the application has been rejected. I will not demand a refund in case of rejection or an incorrectly submitted application.  *

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Sending can take up to a few moments depending on the size of the attachments and your internet speed.

Payment for an extension of stay in Singapore

Please, use your credit card or the online payment system PayPal to pay for the extension of stay in Singapore or return to completing a form for the next applicant . These payment methods are safe both for us as a merchant and for you as a buyer, and at the same time, the payment is wired instantly.

Select your preferred method of payment:

Stripe allows you to make a payment with the majority of debit and credit cards or online wallets without the need to register.

• Select the payment link
• In the corresponding dropdown on the top, select the number of applications you are paying for
• You will be forwarded to the secure payment page. Here you will be able to pay for your order with a credit card
• If when making a payment, you are specifying an email address different to the one used in the submitted application, please, let us know who you are paying for by sending a separate email so that we could match the submitted application with the payment made and start the application process.
• Please note: An additional 5% will be added to the total amount as this is what we are being charged by the banks for transactions.

PayPal allows you to make a payment with the majority of debit and credit cards using their account or using a credit card as a guest without creating an account.

• In the corresponding dropdown, select the number of applications
• Press on the Pay Now button. If paying for more than one application, you will be able to enter the number of applications you are paying for on the next page
• Unfortunately, nationals of the following countries will not be able to apply for the online extension of stay: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen. An application in such a case will need to be made in person in the ICA Building.
• It should be noted that approval of the extension of stay is not guaranteed and refusals are not so rare. In case of refusal, an applicant may make an appeal to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority to review their rejected application when there is new supporting information or if there are exceptional circumstances that may support their case. An appeal must be made in person. In such instances, the applicant and local sponsor will be required to come in person to the Visitor Services Centre, ICA Building, with supporting documents (if applicable) for consideration. The local sponsor must be either a Citizen of Singapore or a Singapore Permanent Resident who is at least 21 years old and has a SingPass account.

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Explainer: What is a short-term visit pass?

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SINGAPORE — The growing cluster of Covid-19 cases linked to KTV nightclubs involving non-Singaporeans has cast a spotlight on short-term visit pass holders.

Natasha Meah

These pass holders are not supposed to work as part of immigration rules, but it emerged on Friday (July 16) that at least eight short-term visit pass holders have been linked to the KTV cluster.

The eight include the Vietnamese hostess first linked to the cluster .

She had entered Singapore in February this year on a short-term visit pass via the Familial Ties Lane sponsored by her Singaporean boyfriend, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said.

ICA clarified later on Friday that this allowance was made in October last year so that Singaporeans who were in relationships with foreign partners could be reunited after being separated for long periods due to the pandemic. This allowance was, however, removed in March this year.

The authority was making a clarification on the matter because now, those who are applying for entry through the Familial Ties Lane need to be an immediate family member, relative or a spouse-to-be of a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident.

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam said in February that between January 2020 and January 2021, 4.9 million short-term visit pass holders entered Singapore, of whom 4.1 million entered before April 2020.

TODAY looks at what short-term visit passes are and finds out who can apply for one and under what conditions.

What is a short-term visit pass?

A short-term visit pass is issued to eligible foreigners entering Singapore for short visits.

Short-term visits by foreigners via travel lanes are now allowed only for countries or regions with low risk of Covid-19 importation, the SafeTravel website states.

It adds that these lanes have been made available to facilitate controlled entry to Singapore, “based on the traveller’s profile and purpose of travel”.

Who can apply for a short-term visit pass?

All short-term visitors, including those with a previously issued short-term visa or multiple-visit visa, are not allowed to enter Singapore, ICA’s website states.

Visitors are only allowed to enter the country if they have a valid SafeTravel Pass and Air Travel Pass or if they have an approval letter of entry from the relevant agency in Singapore.

Those who need to visit Singapore due to “extenuating reasons” may submit an application for a short-term visit pass through the Familial Ties Lane for Singapore citizens and permanent residents.

This lane was implemented on March 30 last year.

The visitor needs to be an immediate family member, relative or a spouse-to-be of a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident.

For reasons such as the death of a family member or critical illness of a family member in Singapore, non-residents may also apply for the pass. However, only a maximum of two visitors for each case is allowed.

How can one enter Singapore?

Business and official travellers may commute between Singapore and mainland China — Chongqing, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang — and Singapore and Brunei Darussalam under the Reciprocal Green Lane arrangement.

These travellers will need to apply for the SafeTravel Pass with ICA for entry into Singapore.

Alternatively, foreigners who are short-term visitors, including business and official travellers, travelling from Brunei and mainland China may seek entry into Singapore by applying for an Air Travel Pass. Those travelling from New Zealand may also apply for this pass.

Changi Airport’s website states that the main difference between the SafeTravel Pass and the Air Travel Pass lies in the nature of the intended travel.

While the SafeTravel Pass facilitates only essential business and official travel, the Air Travel Pass enables all forms of short-term travel from approved countries or regions, including leisure travel to Singapore.

Applications must be made between seven and 30 calendar days before the visitor’s intended date of entry into Singapore.

The pass is valid for single entry anytime from the visitor’s intended date of entry and up to seven calendar days after that.

Visitors must also remain in their declared point of departure in the last 21 consecutive days before departing for Singapore.

For those hoping to obtain a pass via the Familial Ties Lane, applications are allowed for all travellers except those who have travel or transit history to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the past 21 days before arriving in Singapore.

The purpose of the visit includes to reunite with their Singaporean or permanent resident family here or to complete long-term immigration facilities.

How long can a short-term visitor stay in Singapore?

Foreigners with family ties here such as spouses, siblings, parents, children, parents-in-laws of a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, or are seeking medical treatment here are eligible to apply for an extension of stay of up to 90 days.

Applicants have to include original supporting documentary evidence in support of the application.

ICA’S joint statement with MOM on Friday stated: “During this pandemic, ICA has been assessing applications to extend short-term visit passes on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration extenuating reasons, such as international travel restrictions and flight availability, and whether the applicants have family ties in Singapore.”

Are short-term visit pass holders allowed to work?

The authorities said that short-term visitors cannot engage in any form of employment (paid or unpaid), or in any business, profession or occupation in Singapore. Offenders caught breaking this law could have their visit pass cancelled, be deported and be barred from re-entering Singapore.

What is the penalty for overstayers?

The Immigration Act states that any person who remains in Singapore unlawfully for a period not exceeding 90 days can be jailed for up to six months or fined up to S$4,000, or both.

Those who overstayed for longer than 90 days will also be caned.

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The Complete Guide to a Visit Pass in Singapore

• February 17, 2022
• Lanturn Content Team
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Singapore has lenient visit pass and   visa requirements  for citizens of most countries. If you are a citizen under the following countries  mentioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , it means that you wouldn’t have to apply for a visa before departure.

The period of the short-term visit pass varies for each country or region. Visitors from ASEAN countries, for instance, are entitled to 30 days of stay , whereas those from countries in the European Union are entitled to  90 days of stay . The length of stay may seem long enough for leisure purposes, hopefully, to entice tourists and travellers to Singapore, especially now that the country has begun to establish travel bubbles with several countries such as Germany and Brunei. These travel bubbles allow tourists to visit Singapore without serving a stay-at-home notice (SHN). You may roam around Singapore as long as you have your vaccination documents with you. 

However, for those who visit for reasons other than leisure, like medical purposes, the given length of stay may not be adequate; they may wish to extend their stay in Singapore. This is where a Singapore visa pass extension comes into the picture. As the name implies, it means that you request your visit to be extended past your original date. This process must be done online via  Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA).  It is advisable to apply for a visa extension seven days before the expiry date of your visa pass to avoid overstaying, which is a punishable offence.

Visit Pass Singapore– Documents to Apply for Extension

According to the ICA, in applying for your visa extension, several documents must be submitted via the e-Services. They are as follows:

• Passport with at least six months validity and submit a copy of the page that contains your personal particulars.
• Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) number that can be found in your SG Arrival Card.
• If you have immediate family members who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, a document proving the relationship is required.
• Those seeking an extension for medical purposes must fill out a Form V75, stating the details of the illness and the length of stay needed for treatment. It must be endorsed by a registered doctor in Singapore.

The Need for Local Sponsor

Generally, you don’t need a local sponsor if your extension request is only for 30 days unless you are originating from these countries . If you seek an extension of 89 days from the date of entry, you will also need a sponsor.

Please note that the local sponsor needs to be a Singaporean Citizen or a Singapore permanent resident who is at least 21 years old with a Singpass account. You and your local sponsor may also be requested to attend an interview at the ICA Building for further clarification.

Fees and Processing Time

You must pay $40 when the current valid pass reaches a period of 90 days or more from the date of entry or the pass being issued. It usually takes one to three business days for your extension pass to be given regarding processing time.

A $40 fee is required to extend your visa after your current valid pass reaches a period of 90 days after being issued. It usually takes one to three business days to process your visa extension request.

As you can see, applying for a visa extension in Singapore is not as complicated as it may seem if you know the proper documents and fees to submit. We hope this article can guide you to extend your existing pass with ease. 

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How can I extend my pass holder’s stay in Singapore?

You can request to extend your pass holder’s stay in Singapore for the following reasons.

You will receive the outcome within 1 week.

Please ensure that your pass holder has a valid legal stay at all times. Otherwise, an overstaying fine will be imposed

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Rejection of Visit Pass Extension

Hi everyone,

So I just completed my studies at SIM and upon cancellation of my student pass I obtained a short term visit pass which would expire 19 Oct. I submitted an application for extension on 12 Oct and the next day I received an email saying:

Your application for extension of Visit Pass is unsuccessful. You may want to submit a fresh application with the correct information on your:

         a) D/E number;

         b) Name (ONLY Surname and Given Name as shown in Travel Document);

         c) Date of Birth;

         d) Travel Document Number; and

         d) Nationality

I submitted another application and it was also unsuccessful, with the same email message. I am SURE that I have entered everything correctly to the best of my knowledge. Is the reason for the rejection really due to incorrect info that I entered or something else? I have also secured a job offer in SG and my S Pass application is pending, does it have anything to do with my visit pass extension?

The message doesn't say that your application was rejected due to wrong data given.

I think it is because a post-student-pass STVP cannot be extended.

Therefore, I recommend you leave Singapore before it expires, and wait for your work pass approval in your home country (or elsewhere).

@beppi Thank you for replying. But some of my friends said they were able to extend their STVP that they got from Student Pass cancellation, so I think it should be extendable. I have called ICA customer service and the staff suggested I sent them an email and try to walk in to ICA building to ask them to verify...

The email stated "you may want to submit a fresh application" but does this mean that there is a chance to get extension or is it a default response they give to everyone? Will it say a different thing if I totally have no chance of getting the extension?

@kj2001 bring yours s pass application status printout to Ica and apply for extension manually

Went to ICA, officer said for some reason in their system it is listed with my old passport number...  Said they would help me and asked me to keep applying online until 19 Oct.

Today got an email saying to report to ICA with a local sponsor with my documents to submit. But I dont really know anyone close to be a local sponsor. Do you think they will just turn me away if I show up alone?

@kj2001 The message means you will only get an STVP extension if a local person sponsors you.

If you show up alone, you are likely to be given just a few days extension - enough to book a flight home and pack your things.

@beppi I see. Will go to ICA tomorrow, praying for a satisfactory solution. My greatest worry though is if this will affect my future trips to Singapore and my SPass application. Hopefully it will be fine as long as I don't overstay

@kj2001 This will not affect your work pass application or future visits on STVP (unless you overstay).

To anyone in the future facing similar situation as me... ICA officer told me that if you have a pending work pass application, your short-term visit pass will not be extended. They want you to leave the country. My friends were not in the process of applying for any passes so they were able to get the extension.

In the end I didnt get the extension so I will be leaving sg soon. My home country is still part of asean so it's not a hassle to plan the trip, but if you are from far away you better plan in advance 👍🏻

Hello, my parents applied for an extension first time and got rejected. May I know if you did visit ICA after getting rejected? Or did you just applied again online?

@carennatalpalcon Yep I did visit ICA and the first time apparently there was an inconsistency in their system and the officer told me to keep trying to reapply online. After I reapplied the status came in "must report to ICA" or something like that, so in total I visited ICA 2 times.

Anyway in the end I didn't get the extension, as in my case my visit pass was obtained upon cancellation of my student pass and I had a pending S Pass application at that time. They just won't extend it if you have a pending work pass application. If you already got IPA and just waiting for health checkups and whatnot then maybe they will extend but if it's still pending then they won't extend

@kj2001 did you manage to get your spass approved? My friend has the same case, got spass application pending status. When she applied for extension of stay for the firat time, it was rejected, re applied again and still unsuccessful and same replies as what you received (if circumstances change and you have local sponsor etc.). The day after, my friends spass rejected also. Do you think ica can influence spass application processing to be rejected of you are in singapore requesting for extension?

Sorry to hear that, best of luck to your friend!

I didnt manage to get an extension and had to fly back home, but my SPass got approved after exactly 3 weeks. So I dont think applying for visit pass extension affects your SPass application outcome unless you overstay or have had some other issues with immigration...

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