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There are 2 types of travel agent licences:

• Niche Licence Under the Travel Agents Regulations 2017, a Niche licence is a licence that is subject to a condition restricting the licensee granted the licence to supply only tours within Singapore without any right of accommodation. An example of such a tour is a sit-in coach day tour. The Niche licence has minimum financial requirements of $50,000.
• General Licence Under the Travel Agents Regulations 2017, a General licence is a licence that is not a Niche licence, i.e. it is a licence for travel agents conducting any other activity beyond what is described in the scope of a Niche licence. The General licence has minimum financial requirements of $100,000.

You can visit the Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Licensing System (TRUST) website for more information.

• Do I need to apply for this licence? You will need to apply for a travel agent's licence with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) if your business falls within Section 4 of the Travel Agents Act (Cap. 334): i. supplying any person a right to travel on any conveyance ii. supplying any person - a right to travel on any conveyance to; and - a right of accommodation at a hotel or similar boarding premises at, one or more places, whether in Singapore or elsewhere iii. purchasing, or reserving, for resale to a person a right to travel on any conveyance iv. supplying any tour (whether or not organised by the person) to any other person; or v. such other similar activity as may be prescribed. The term "supply", in relation to a travel product, includes the sale, or arranging for the provision, of the travel product. Despite the above, a person does not carry on the business of a travel agent if: - For the activity mentioned in (a), the person carries on the activity only in respect of a conveyance the person owns; - For the activities mentioned in (a) or (c), the person carries on the activity only in respect of a conveyance that is: - used for a regular route service within the meaning of the Bus Services Industry Act 2015 (Act 30 of 2015); or - used for a community bus service or courtesy bus service, within the meaning of the Bus Services Industry Act 2015, and that travels only within Singapore; or - used for a train service within the meaning of the Public Transport Council Act (Cap. 259B); - For the activity mentioned in (b), the person carries on the activity only in respect of: - a conveyance the person owns; and - a hotel or similar boarding premises the person owns or operates; - For the activity mentioned in (d), the person carries on the activity only in respect of any place or point of interest that the person owns or operates. - The person supplies a tour where participants only visit places or points of interest within Singapore and where: - the person does not provide any conveyance to the participants of the tour (e.g. walking tours); or - every participant is required to contribute to the movement of the conveyance provided (e.g. cycling tours); - The person supplies a right to travel on any conveyance only within Singapore and does not carry on a business of supplying any tour. - The person supplies services to a licensee for the purposes of a tour. Additionally, the following entities do not require a travel agent licence: - Government and statutory boards - Institutions of a Public Character Under Section 6 of the Travel Agents Act (Cap. 334), a person must not carry on the business of a travel agent unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with this requirement shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. You can visit the Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Licensing System (TRUST) website to download a copy of the Travel Agents Act (Cap. 334) and Regulations (Cap. 334, Rg 1).
• What conditions do I need to fulfil? Before proceeding to apply for a Travel Agent's licence, you are required to fulfil the following conditions: - Register the business with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). - To apply for a travel agent licence, the business must meet the minimum financial requirements of S$50,000 (for Niche Licences) or S$100,000 (for General Licences). - The latest set of management accounts (both Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement) will be required for business entities incorporated for more than 18 months including entities with dormant status. - Open a corporate bank account under the business entity's name. - The latest bank statement reflecting the injection of the paid-up capital will be required. - Set up an e-mail address specifically for the operation of your travel agency business. - All applicants must nominate a suitable person as the Key Executive. The Key Executive is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operations of the travel agent. He/Sheshould preferably be a director of the business and/or have managerial experience in the travel business. - Directors' Resolution on the appointment of the Key Executive will be required. The Directors' Resolution must be printed on the business entity's letter head and signed by more than 50% of all directors if the entity has two or more directors. - A front and back copy of the Key Executive's identification card (e.g. NRIC, Employment Pass) will be required. - A copy of the Key Executive's Resume, including previous employment, experience and qualification(s), will be required. - Specify an office (e.g. home office scheme, commercial office) to be used for the conduct of the travel agency business. You may apply without an office premises first and seek STB's pre-approval. Confirmation of the office premises must be submitted within 3 months of the pre-approval. - Sole-proprietors/partnerships are also required to submit their latest credit report.
• How to apply? Applications for a travel agent licence must be made online via the Travel Agents & Tourist Guides Licensing System (TRUST) website . An application fee of $200 is payable. You may save a draft at any point of time during the application. All saved drafts will expire after 90 days.
• How soon can my application be processed? Each application will take approximately one to two weeks to process upon submission of complete supporting documents.
• How much is the license fee? A licence fee of $400 is payable upon approval of the licence application.
• Who can I contact for further details? For enquiries on licensing matters, please contact us at STB_TA . You may also wish to refer to the User Guide on Travel Agent Licence Application via the Travel Agents & Tourist Guides Licensing System (TRUST) website .
• What are the roles and duties of a Key Executive? Q.  The Key Executive is responsible for the proper administration and management of the affairs of the travel agency. The Key Executive must also be contactable at all times.
• What are the criteria a Key Executive has to fulfil? The KE should be a Singaporean, Permanent Resident or a foreigner holding a valid employment pass (employment pass of minimum one year validity period is required if the Key Executive is a foreigner).The KE should preferably be a director of the company. Otherwise, he/she should have at least one year of managerial experience and be familiar with the travel business.The proposed Key Executive must submit his/her curriculum vitaeto STB for assessment and approval.
• Am I required to have an office premise for my business prior to my licence application? No, you are not required to secure an office premise at the time of applying your licence. You will be notified to locate a suitable office once your licence application has been approved in-principle.
• If my application is granted in-principle approval, can I start to operate my business? No. You are not allowed to commence business until STB grants final approval to your application.

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Travel Agent License in Singapore

Introduction.

T ravel agencies belong to the category of business activities that require a license since their operations can affect the health and well-being of consumers. The applicable license is issued by the respective government body — Singapore’s Tourism Board. It grants the company permission to conduct the regulated travel-related activities in Singapore. The licensing requirements are designed to ensure that travel agencies provide honest information and services to their customers.

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After you have incorporated your company in Singapore (see also how to register a Singapore company ), you must first obtain a travel agency license before commencing the relevant business activities. The licensing procedure in Singapore is simple, fast, and transparent as summarized below in this guide. It includes the following topics:

• Who must obtain a travel agent's license?
• Types of travel agent licenses
• How to obtain a license
• Validity and renewal of the license
• Suspension or revocation of the license

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Who must obtain a travel agent's license.

If a company or a person carries on, advertises, or holds itself out as carrying on any of the following types of activities then that company or person must obtain a travel agent license:

• Supplying any person a right to travel on any conveyance by air, sea or land; or
• Supplying a right to travel to and a right of accommodation at a hotel or similar premises, whether in Singapore or elsewhere; or
• Purchasing, or reserving, for resale to a person a right to travel; or
• Supplying any tour (whether or not organised by the agent) to any other person.

However, you do not need a license if you:

• Supply a right to travel only on a conveyance you own;
• Conduct bus or train services;
• Supply a right to accommodation at a hotel or similar premises you own;
• Supply a tour to a place or point of interest you own or operate.

Furthermore, an employee or agent of the travel agency is not considered to be a travel agent in their own right and such a person does not need to obtain a separate license for conducting the above activities on behalf of his or her employer or agency.

Types of Travel Agent Licenses

Once you determine that your agency requires licensing, you may choose between two types of travel agent licenses, taking into account your planned scope of activities.

• A Niche License permits the holder to sell, arrange or advertise tours only within Singapore, without any right of accommodation. An applicant must have a minimum paid-up capital of S$50,000 and a net value of the same amount to satisfy the minimum financial requirements set by the government.
• A General License permits the holder to conduct any activities beyond what is described in the scope of a Niche Licence. An applicant for such a license must have a minimum paid-up capital and a net value of at least S$100,000.

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How to Obtain a License

Before application.

Prior to applying for the license, your agency must satisfy the following requirements:

• A business with the intention of conducting travel agent activity must be registered with ACRA, Singapore’s registrar of companies.
• The business must have paid-up capital and/or net value in the amount specified above for the type of license that is sought.
• The applicant must appoint an employee who has managerial experience in travel as the key executive officer responsible for the management and operation of the business.
• The applicant should have an office and email address for the purpose of communicating with customers on behalf of the travel agency.
• The applicant and all the managers should be fit and proper persons — they must be of good moral character and repute.

Applying for the license

To obtain a license, submit the completed application to the Singapore Tourism Board, the government body responsible for travel agent licenses, online via the Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Licensing System (TRUST) . You must also pay an application fee of $200.

Upon receiving the completed application, the Board will consider it. This process normally takes up to 2 weeks, but it can take longer if the Board decides to perform additional checks about the managers.

After this period, you will receive an email with an In-Principle Approval (IPA). This IPA may contain some additional requirements you must fulfill. A typical condition includes submission of the tenancy agreement for the premises where you conduct your travel agency business. After you have addressed these additional conditions and submitted the respective documents, you will receive a final approval letter.

Upon receiving such approval, you must pay a license fee of $400 and collect your license. Also, your agency will be listed in the Travel Agent Directory of Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Licensing System (TRUST).

There are certain grounds upon which the Board may refuse to grant the license or revoke a previously granted license. This can occur if:

• The applicant or its manager is deemed to not be a suitable person to be involved in the operation of the business;
• The applicant is unable to meet the minimum financial requirements;
• The applicant or its manager has previously committed any offence involving dishonesty or moral turpitude;
• The applicant or its manager has contravened any relevant legislative provision, or any condition of a license, or any code of conduct;
• The application for the grant or renewal of the license contains information that is untrue or misleading;
• All managers are incapable, by reason of illness, infirmity or any other cause, of carrying on this business; or
• The Board considers it in the public interest to do so.

Validity and Renewal of the License

The license is issued for a specific duration, usually 2 years. It usually expires on 31 December of the following year after the issuance of the license, and the travel agency is required to renew it before this date.

To renew the license, the travel agency must fulfil the following requirements:

• Submit Audited Accounts and Annual Business Profile Returns for the preceding 2 years;
• Increase paid-up capital if the net value of the business is below the required $100,000 for General Licenses or $50,000 for Niche Licenses;
• Pay outstanding fines, composition sums and financial penalties;
• Confirm business particulars;
• Provide any other details as required by the Board
• Pay to the Board the license fee of $400.

After the submission of the above, the renewed license in its physical form will be sent to the business’s registered address.

The Board may refuse to renew the license, by invoking any of the refusal grounds described above. Before refusing to renew an application, the Board must notify the applicant and give an opportunity to submit reasons why the application should not be refused.

How to get a travel agency license in Singapore?

A travel agency is a person or business that arranges travel-related services. A travel agent in Singapore is any organization that provides travel and tour packages involving travel by air, sea, or land. When planning to open a travel agency in Singapore, the first step is to choose the structure that will be utilized to provide services. As a result, the travel agency must follow the provisions of the Company Law.

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What is a travel agency?

A travel agency is a person or business that arranges travel-related services. Both the sole proprietorship and the limited liability corporation are appropriate to do a company registration . Most investors, however, prefer limited liability since it provides greater rewards. To establish a travel agency in Singapore as a limited liability business, you must meet the following requirements:

What are the different license types for a travel agency?

Once you have determined whether your agency needs a license or not. You can choose between two types of travel agent licenses:

1. A niche license allows the licensee to sell, arrange or advertise tours only in Singapore, without any accommodation fees. For this, an applicant must have a minimum paid-up capital of S$50,000 and a net worth of the same amount to meet the minimum financial requirements set by the government.

2. A general license allows the licensee to engage in any activity beyond what is described under a niche license. Therefore, the applicant for this license must have a minimum registered capital and net worth of at least S$100,000 .

Who is affected by obtaining a travel agency license?

Firstly, under section 4 of the Travel Industry Act , a business or person must obtain a travel agency license when engaged in, advertises, or holds itself out to be engaged in any of the following types of activities:

Secondly, although in most cases a travel agency license is required, here are some instances in which you will not need a license:

Finally, an employee or agent of the travel agency is not considered a full-fledged travel agent . Therefore, he or she will not need to obtain a separate license to perform the above activities on behalf of his or her employer or agency.

How to obtain a travel agency license?

First, before applying for the travel agency license, your agency must meet the following requirements:

1. A company intending to operate as a travel agent must be registered with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority .

2. The company must have a paid-up capital and net worth of the amount specified above for the type of license sought.

3. The applicant must appoint an employee with management experience in the travel industry as the senior executive responsible for the business’s management and operation.

4. The applicant must have an office and an e-mail address to communicate with clients on behalf of the travel agency.

5. The applicant and all officers must be fit and proper persons.

Secondly, to obtain a travel agency license, you must submit your completed application to the Singapore Tourism Board, which is the government agency responsible for travel agent licensing. Your application must be made online through the Travel Agent and Tour Guide Licensing System . You will also be required to pay a $200 application fee . Once your application is received, the Commission will review it. This process normally takes up to 2 weeks . Following this time frame, you will get an email with an In-Principle Approval. This approval may contain additional requirements you must meet. After meeting these additional requirements and submitting the respective documents, you will receive a final approval letter. Upon receipt of this approval, you must pay a $400 license fee and pick up your license. In addition, your agency will be listed in the Travel Agent Directory of Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Licensing System (TRUST) .

Finally, the Commission may reject to award the license for a variety of reasons. This may occur if:

Is it possible to renew a travel agency license?

Firstly, it is significant to know that the license is issued for a fixed period, generally 2 years . It usually expires on December 31 of the year following the license’s issuance. The travel agency is required to renew it before October 31 to avoid any last-minute rush and to ensure peace of mind that the license is renewed for activities’ continuity.

So, for example, if your current license approval date is December 31, 2021, your license expiration date will be December 31, 2022. Therefore, you will need to renew your license on October 31, 2022. Thus, to renew the license, the travel agency must meet the following requirements:

Then, the renewed license in its physical form will be sent to the registered address of the business. The Board may refuse to renew the license, citing one of the grounds for refusal. Before refusing to renew an application, the Board must notify the applicant and provide an opportunity to submit reasons why the application should not be refused.

When a license can be suspended or revoked?

First, the Board may suspend the license for up to 6 months or permanently revoke it if:

ℹ️  In certain situations, if a violation has not been committed, a penalty of up to $2,000 may be imposed instead of suspension or revocation.

Secondly, before suspending or revoking the license or imposing a financial penalty, the Commission must notify the licensee and allow him to submit reasons, within 14 days of such notice.

Finally, during the suspension period, you must not engage in any new activities, except for the performance of obligations to provide a travel product was incurred before the beginning of the suspension.

What can you do if you disagree with the Board's decision?

If you disagree with the Board’s decision, you may appeal any of the following Board decisions:

1. Refuse to grant or renew the license.

2. Modify, revoke, or impose a condition.

3. Suspend or revoke the license.

4. Requiring a financial penalty.

This appeal must be submitted to the Minister of Trade and Industry within 14 days of the mailing of the relevant notice. The Minister may decide on an appeal by confirming, amending, or reversing the decision of the Board or by requiring the Board to reconsider its decision . The Minister’s decision on appeal is final and the appellant will be notified. It is significant to note that all information submitted to the Commission must be true, and a person who knowingly provides false or misleading information to the Commission is liable to a fine of up to $10,000 .

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Chinese cuisines in Singapore

Singapore is steeped in culinary heritage, brought to our island from all around the world, including various regions of China.

Best Chinatown restaurants in Singapore

New flavours and exciting culinary experiences are waiting to be uncovered in the cultural district of Chinatown.

Singapore for vegetarians

Dietary restrictions won’t prevent you from experiencing the tantalising flavours of Singapore’s food scene.

Ultimate Cooking Class for Foodies

Turn up the heat and unleash your inner chef with these in-depth cooking classes in Singapore.

Go Shopping

Discover Singaporean Brands. Made With Passion

Shopping on a budget in singapore.

Love shopping but don’t want to splurge unnecessarily? Budget-friendly shopping in Singapore is possible—just check out these places.

Retail therapy at Changi Airport

Spoil yourself with the abundance of shopping options available at Changi Airport.

Eco-friendly shops and tours

Explore, shop and eat while championing the environment. These eco-conscious Singaporean brands are worth checking out.

Singapore with Retail Therapy: Orchard Road

From bespoke high-street to bargain buys, Orchard Road has something for everyone. Discover a shopping experience that matches every taste.

Traveller Essentials

Travel Requirements for Tourists to Singapore

Getting to Singapore

Getting Around Singapore

About Singapore

Featured Itineraries

• Enjoy Singapore in 7 days
• A 2-day guide for esports enthusiasts
• Decades in a day—a guide to SG

Walking Trails

• Hunting for inspiration at Tiong Bahru
• Discover the charms of Little India
• In The Neighbourhood: Chinatown

Passion Made Possible

Singapore is more than its tourist attractions. It’s constantly evolving, reinventing, and reimagining itself, with people who are passionate about creating new possibilities. It’s not just about what you can do here, it’s about what you can be.

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​STB manages the regulatory environment for hotels, tourist guides, travel agents and cruise terminals. This includes licensing, ensuring compliance as well as policy and regulatory reviews.

HOTEL LICENCE

Any premises renting out 4 rooms or more to guests staying less than 7 days would need to possess a valid hotel licence issued by the Singapore Hotels Licensing Board (HLB) to operate such a business. Please visit the HLB website for more details.

Licensing Matters

• Apply for Certificate of Registration & Hotel-Keeper’s Licence
• Change of Hotel-Keeper
• Change of Hotel Name
• Renewal of Licence ​

Related Information

• Hotels Licensing Regulations

NON-RENEWABLE TEMPORARY OCCUPATION LICENCE (NRTOL)

Non-Renewal Temporary Occupation Licence (NRTOL) is an application for events held on Orchard Road Pedestrian Mall (State Land) on short-term, temporary basis. A Place Management Committee comprising STB, LTA, SLA, URA, NParks, SPF, NEA is formed to ...

Licensing Matters​

• Apply for a NRTOL

TOURIST GUIDE LICENCE

Persons interested in providing guiding services for remuneration in Singapore must possess a General Tourist Guide licence.

• Apply for Tourist Guide Licence
• Singapore Tourism (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2014
• Singapore Tourism (Notice to Attend Court) Regulations 2014
• Singapore Tourism (Tourist Guide) Regulations 2014
• Tourist Guides Directory

TRAVEL AGENT LICENCE

Companies or persons in the business of making travel arrangements or conducting tours in or outside of Singapore are required to apply for a Travel Agent Licence.

• Apply for Travel Agent Licence
• Renew Travel Agent Licence
• Existing Travel Agents
• Suspended Travel Agents
• Revoked Travel Agents

CRUISE TERMINAL LICENCE

Any person who operates a cruise terminal must hold a valid cruise terminal licence. The cruise terminal licences granted under Section 29B(3)(a) of the Singapore Tourism Board Act are listed in the table below.

• Singapore Tourism Board Act 1963
• Singapore Tourism Board (Cruise Terminals) Regulations 2023

About the Organisation

What industry does your organization fall within, what best describes the key intent of the project that your organisation is seeking funding for, is your organisation a singapore-registered legal entity, is your organisation an association, is the project able to achieve one or more of the following outcome.

• Increase no. of sailings to/from Singapore
• Increase no. of foreign cruise passengers to Singapore through sailings to/from Singapore
• Increase no. of pre/post nights for cruise passengers sailing to/from Singapore
• Increase capability of industry players via cruise-specific industry training programmes
• Strengthen the potential/ attractiveness of cruising in Singapore and/or Southeast Asia

Is the project able to achieve one or more of the following?

• Improve visitor satisfaction (especially foreign visitors)
• Increase footfall
• Increase revenue
• Significant branding and PR value

Is the project able to attract foreign visitors and contribute to foreign visitors' spend?

Who will be the main target audience of your project, is your project innovative and/or a new event in singapore with tourism potential, what best describes your project, does the event have proven track records in singapore or overseas, and/or growth in tourism value such as growing foreign visitorship, and/or enhancement of precinct vibrancy etc, does the project have a clear tourism focus (e.g. tourism-related trainings, tourism companies taking on capability development initiatives or technology companies creating technology products and services for the tourism businesses), what best describes your market feasibility study project.

Based on your selection, the following STB grant/s may be applicable for your project:

Please note that projects that have commenced prior to Singapore Tourism Board's offer may not be eligible for grant support. Examples where projects are deemed as having commenced include:

• Applicant has started work on the project e.g. tender has been called.
• Applicant has made payment(s) to any supplier, vendor or third party.
• Applicant has signed a contractual agreement with any supplier, vendor or third party.