Published: 28.10.2026

• 2026-10-28Permanent residents need a valid Re-Entry Permit to retain status when travelling abroad

  Singapore permanent residents must hold a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP) when leaving the country in order to retain PR status. Renewal is available through ICA’s e-Service within three months before expiry, while PRs abroad without a valid REP have a separate application window of 180 days.

• 2026-10-08Singapore requires visas for certain foreign passports, with applications submitted through authorised agents

  Singapore requires visas for citizens and travel-document holders from a number of countries, including Russia and India. Depending on the jurisdiction, applications require Form 14A, a passport valid for at least six months and supporting documents, and are submitted through authorised visa agents.

• 2026-09-29Singapore entry requirements include the SG Arrival Card and short-term stay rules

  Foreign travellers, with limited exceptions for transit passengers and some residents, must submit the free SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival. Entry also requires an individually issued travel document with at least six months of passport validity and, where applicable, a visa; business, professional and paid work are prohibited under a Short-Term Visit Pass.