Useful Information

Immigration and Customs

Nationals of Canada, US and Commonwealth countries do not need a visa to visit Singapore for business or for social visit purposes.

Visit Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority website for the more up to date information on visa requirements.

Visa extension can be done online for up to 90 days from the date of entry into Singapore. Alternatively, you can do so at Visitor Services Centre, 4th Storey, ICA Building, 10 Kallang Road, Singapore 208718. The building is next to Lavender MRT station.

Allocate at least half a day and be early if you are going down to the Visitor Services Centre as it is pretty crowded most of the time. Always play it safe and do the visa extension early.

Going on a shopping spree in Singapore? Check with retailers if they are participating in the above scheme. If they are, be sure to ask for the GST refund forms, duly completed.

You will then need to produce this together with your purchased items for verification and endorsement at the airport when you leave.

For items that can be hand-carried, proceed to the Singapore Customs counter in the Departure lounge after passport clearance.

For bulky items that you intend to check in, approach the Singapore Customs counter prior to checking in the items.

This scheme only applies if you are leaving via Changi or Seletar airport and for purchases above S$100 in a single day at the same participating retail shop. A maximum of 3 receipts may be combined to make up the S$100.

For more details, visit Singapore Customs website.