How long can Filipinos stay in Singapore as a visitor?

Up to 30 days, without a visa. Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.

What do Filipinos need to register or carry before flying to Singapore?

Since 2022 the stay is notified by an e-Pass email rather than a stamp, so use a working email address on the arrival card.

Can Filipinos work in Singapore on a visitor stay?

No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Filipinos need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Singapore visa guide for Filipinos.

🇸🇬 Do Filipinos need a visa for Singapore? (2026)

Tourism, visiting family and friends, conferences and business trips. Facts verified against Singapore's official pages; see the source at the end.

No. Filipinos do not need a visa for a short visit to Singapore. Filipino passport holders do not need a visa for Singapore: the Philippines is not on ICA's visa-required list, and visitors are normally granted a 30-day visit pass on arrival for tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings and conferences, with no work allowed.

Quick facts

Entry type: Visa-free entry (30 days)
Maximum stay: up to 30 days
Visa fee: None
Processing time: No application
Paid work: Not allowed
Business or conference: Covered

What Filipinos need at the border

There is nothing to apply for in advance except the free SG Arrival Card with electronic health declaration, which every traveller must submit online or in the MyICA app within three days before arrival, counting the arrival day.

Travelling for business or a conference?

Business and conference visits are covered; bring the host invitation and employment certificate.

Before you fly: registrations and border systems

Since 2022 the stay is notified by an e-Pass email rather than a stamp, so use a working email address on the arrival card.

Checklist for the trip

Check your passport is valid 6 months beyond your entry datePassport must be valid at least 6 months on arrival in Singapore.
Book a return or onward ticket and your accommodationCarry proof of onward travel and a confirmed hotel or host address.
Carry proof of funds for the stayBring a recent bank statement or sufficient cash and cards; ICA sets no fixed amount.
If travelling for business or a conference: carry an invitation letterBusiness and conference visits are covered; bring the host invitation and employment certificate.
Prepare documents for the Philippine BI departure checkPhilippine BI may ask for return ticket, booking, funds and employment proof before departure.
Submit the SG Arrival Card within 3 days of arrivalSG Arrival Card is free and opens 3 days before arrival, including the arrival day.
At the checkpoint, check your e-Pass email for the stay grantedUsually 30 days; the e-Pass email shows the last day you may stay.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Filipinos need a visa for Singapore?: No. Filipinos do not need a visa for a short visit to Singapore. Filipino passport holders do not need a visa for Singapore: the Philippines is not on ICA's visa-required list, and visitors are normally granted a 30-day visit pass on arrival for tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings and conferences, with no work allowed.
How long can Filipinos stay in Singapore as a visitor?: Up to 30 days, without a visa. Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
Can Filipinos attend a conference or business meeting in Singapore on this entry?: Business and conference visits are covered; bring the host invitation and employment certificate.
What do Filipinos need to register or carry before flying to Singapore?: Since 2022 the stay is notified by an e-Pass email rather than a stamp, so use a working email address on the arrival card.
Can Filipinos work in Singapore on a visitor stay?: No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Filipinos need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Singapore visa guide for Filipinos.

Thinking of staying longer?

A visitor stay never allows paid work. Filipinos who want to work, study or settle in Singapore have 2 main routes, compared in the Singapore visa guide for Filipinos.

Singapore for Filipinos, in depth

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Always confirm entry rules with the official government source. Fees and stay limits change; this guide is general information, not legal advice.