Entry visas & visit passes
Singaporean Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass
The immigration pass granted digitally at the checkpoint for short visits such as tourism or seeing family. The officer sets your period of stay at entry, and no work is permitted.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Singapore government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Short-Term Visit Pass (e-Pass)
- Route type
- Visit pass
- Maximum stay
- Granted on arrival
- The length is decided by the officer at the checkpoint (commonly up to 30 or 89 days).
- Extension
- Up to 89 days from date of entry
- You may apply to extend by a further period; the amount granted is at ICA's discretion.
- Extension fee
- S$40
- Applies when the extension takes your total stay to 90 days or more from entry, and for each subsequent 90-day block.
- Extension processing time
- Within 5 working days
- Excludes weekends and public holidays; some applications take longer.
- Where to apply (extension)
- Online only
- Walk-in extension applications are not accepted.
Who can apply
- Tourists and short-term visitors to Singapore
- People visiting family or friends in Singapore
What you can do
- Visit Singapore for the period of stay granted at the checkpoint
- Tourism and social visits
Requirements (to extend your stay)
- You currently hold a Short-Term Visit Pass issued by ICA.
- Your STVP has a remaining validity of 14 days or less when you apply.
- You have a genuine reason for the extended stay — ICA assesses each case holistically, including factors such as immediate family who are Singapore citizens or PRs.
- The period of extension granted is subject to ICA's assessment and is not guaranteed.
How to apply (extension)
Submit the extension request through ICA's e-Service for Extension of Short Term Visit Pass. All applications are online — walk-ins are not accepted.
- Apply only when your STVP has 14 days or less remaining.
- Complete the online extension form and provide your reason for the extended stay.
- Pay the S$40 fee if the extension takes your stay to 90 days or more from entry (charged again for each further 90-day block).
- Allow up to 5 working days for processing before your current pass expires.
Frequently asked questions
You can apply to extend up to 89 days from your date of entry. Any extension beyond that, or the exact period granted, is at ICA's discretion based on your circumstances.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.