Singapore Visa RequirementsFor Taiwan passport holders
Singapore requires Taiwan passport holders to apply for a Social Visit Pass (tourist visa) before travel. The application fee is approximately SGD 30-40. The visa allows up to 30 days per entry.
Taiwan passport holders require a visa to enter Singapore.
Apply at the Singapore Embassy in Taipei or via an authorized visa application center. Required documents: valid ROC passport (6 months validity), completed application form, passport-size photo, confirmed return ticket, proof of accommodation, bank statements showing sufficient funds, travel insurance. Processing time: 3-5 business days. Applications can also be submitted online via ICA's SAVE (Safe Travel Concierge) system.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
For Your Visa Application
Valid ROC Passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay in Singapore.
Completed Singapore Visa Application Form 14A
Available from the Singapore Embassy in Taipei or via the ICA SAVE online system.
Passport-Size Photo
One recent color photo, white background, 35x45mm.
Confirmed Return or Onward Ticket
Proof of departure from Singapore within 30 days.
Hotel Booking or Host Address
Accommodation details in Singapore.
Bank Statements
Recent 3 months of bank statements showing adequate funds. Singapore immigration is strict about this.
Visa Fee SGD 30-40
Paid at the Singapore Embassy in Taipei.
Travel Insurance Recommended
Recommended for medical coverage during Singapore visit.
Required at Entry
Singapore Visa (Social Visit Pass)
ROC passport with Singapore visa stamp. Present at Singapore immigration at Changi Airport.
Completed SG Arrival Card
Complete Singapore Arrival Card online at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard before travel.
Current Travel Situation
Taiwan to Singapore: What You Need to Know
Singapore and Taiwan have no formal diplomatic relations; Singapore recognizes the PRC. However, Singapore-Taiwan relations are among the most substantive in Southeast Asia. Singapore is Taiwan's fourth-largest trading partner and a major destination for Taiwanese investments and financial services. Singapore's Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) maintains an office in Taipei, and Taiwan's Taipei Representative Office in Singapore is highly active. Despite close economic ties, Singapore requires Taiwanese citizens to apply for a visa before entry, unlike many other nationalities who receive visa-free access to Singapore.
How to Get There
For business visits, the Professional Visit Pass or Employment Pass may be required. If you are transiting Singapore without leaving the airport (airside), you do not need a visa. If you are transiting and leaving the airport (even for a few hours), you need a valid Singapore visa.
Money & Banking
Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar (SGD). Cards are widely accepted; Singapore is largely cashless with PayNow and other digital payment systems. ATMs are widely available. Singapore is relatively expensive among Southeast Asian destinations.
Practical Tips
Direct flights from Taipei (TPE) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are frequent via Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, Scoot, and China Airlines. Singapore Changi is consistently rated among the world's best airports. Singapore is a popular transit and business hub for the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa for Singapore?
Yes. Singapore requires Taiwan (ROC) passport holders to apply for a Social Visit Pass (tourist visa) before travel. The fee is approximately SGD 30-40. Apply at the Singapore Embassy in Taipei or via the ICA SAVE system.
Why does Singapore require a visa from Taiwan passport holders when Taiwan is such a strong passport?
Singapore's visa policy for Taiwan reflects the bilateral relationship. Despite having no formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan (Singapore recognizes the PRC), Singapore-Taiwan economic ties are extremely strong. The visa requirement is applied to Taiwan as a technical matter of Singapore's immigration framework, though the application process is straightforward and approval rates are high.
How do I apply for a Singapore Social Visit Pass?
Apply at the Singapore Embassy in Taipei. Submit: completed application form, valid ROC passport (6 months validity), passport photos, confirmed return ticket, hotel bookings, bank statements, and travel insurance. Fee approximately SGD 30-40. Processing: 3-5 business days. You can also check if online application via the ICA SAVE system is available for Taiwan passport holders.
Is there a Taiwanese representative office in Singapore?
Yes. The Taipei Representative Office in Singapore provides consular services for Taiwanese citizens. Given the substantial Taiwan-Singapore trade and financial relationship, the office is highly active.
Do I need a Singapore visa for a layover (transit) through Changi Airport?
If you are staying airside (within the transit area and not entering Singapore), you generally do not need a visa for transit through Changi. If you want to leave the airport and enter Singapore (even for a few hours), you need a valid Singapore visa. Changi has excellent transit facilities including a butterfly garden, cinema, and rooftop pool, so staying airside is a viable option.
Which airlines fly from Taipei to Singapore?
Direct flights from Taipei (TPE) to Singapore Changi (SIN) operate via Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, Scoot, and China Airlines. Flight time is approximately 4.5-5 hours. Singapore is a major hub for onward connections throughout Southeast Asia, South Asia, and beyond.
Is Singapore expensive for Taiwanese tourists?
Singapore is relatively expensive by Southeast Asian standards, though similar to or slightly above Taipei in cost. Hotels are significantly expensive (SGD 200-400 per night for mid-range in Orchard Road area). Hawker centers (like Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat) offer world-class food at very affordable prices. Many world-class attractions (Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands viewing deck) are free or affordable.