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Visa free
FStay 30 days
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China passport to Singapore
The matrix records visa-free entry to Singapore for Chinese passports, typically 30 days. Arrival cards, an address and a return ticket are still commonly checked. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: Yes — China passport holders can visit Singapore without a visa for up to 30 days.
Airside transit is not the same as entering. Work, study or long family stays need the right pass. Keep about six months’ validity.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Singapore lets 164 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is one of them.
- China passports get “Visa free” at 42 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Singapore passports also enter China without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Singapore
Open to China passports near Singapore
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaSingapore- Typical duration
- 5.1 hours
- From
- SZX · CAN · XMN
- To
- SIN
Airlines Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, Tiger Airways, China Eastern Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Singapore
Country profile
Capital
Singapore
Population
6 million
Area
692 km²
Currency
Singapore dollar SGD
Languages
English, Chinese, Malay
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
2.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
48.7%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Chinese74.2%
- Malay13.7%
- Indian8.9%
- other3.2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 995
Dialing code
+65
Airports
SIN · XSP · QPG · TGA
Highlights
- Gardens by the Bay
- Merlion
- Sentosa
- Chinatown
China · Visa free
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for Singapore?
The matrix records visa-free entry to Singapore for Chinese passports, typically 30 days. Arrival cards, an address and a return ticket are still commonly checked.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Singapore typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Singapore mission.
What about a Singapore passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
Does a Singapore connection need a visa?
Staying airside under the carrier’s transit rules usually needs no entry visa. Collecting bags or clearing immigration counts as entry.
How do you apply for Singapore as a visitor?
Visit pass / visa-free entry：Set at the border, often 14–90 days。Some nationalities need an e-visa in advance. Paid work is not allowed on a visit pass.