Singaporean visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Chinese passport holders visiting Singapore for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Singapore for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Singapore e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Singapore visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Singapore tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Singapore.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Singapore.
If you are looking for Singapore visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Singapore nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Singapore in Beijing, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 38 minutes)
- Hong Kong: The Consulate General of Singapore in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 38 minutes)
- Xiamen: The Consulate General of Singapore in Xiamen, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 38 minutes)
- Guangzhou: The Consulate General of Singapore in Guangzhou, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 38 minutes)
- Chengdu: The Consulate General of Singapore in Chengdu, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 38 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of Singapore in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 38 minutes)
Singapore visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Singapore diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Singapore from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,450,639 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,279,816 | -4.95% |
| 2010 | 3,279,816 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 1,577,522 | -51.90% |
| 2012 | 2,034,177 | 28.95% |
| 2013 | 2,269,870 | 11.59% |
| 2014 | 1,722,380 | -24.12% |
| 2015 | 2,106,164 | 22.28% |
| 2016 | 2,863,582 | 35.96% |
| 2017 | 3,226,929 | 12.69% |
| 2018 | 3,416,475 | 5.87% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Singapore & China comparison
Singapore's area is approximately 700 km2 (270 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 13411.73 times bigger than Singapore.
As of October 2025, Singapore's population is ~6.1 million people - 1,461,309,159 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Singapore & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Singapore | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,081,430 | 1,467,390,589 | 1.5 billion fewer people live in Singapore than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 50 | 276 | Singapore has 226 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 148 | 37 | Singapore passport holders can visit 111 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 87 | 344 | Singaporean hosts 257 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Singapore in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Singapore in 2018 was approximately 3,416,475.
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Useful Information
- Singapore to Beijing: 3451.16 km (2144.45 mi)
- Travel time: 7 hours 11 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025