- Singapore
- Visa Requirements
- Visa
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Ambassador: Mr. Wei Wei
Address: 150 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247969
Email: chinaemb_sg@mfa.gov.cn
Consular Office
Tel: 65-64712117
Fax: 65-64795345
Office Hours:
09:00 - 11:30 (application & Collection), Monday-Friday (except holidays)
09:00 - 11:30 & 15:00 - 16:00 (Collection only), Monday-Friday(except holidays)
Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)
CVASC officially started its operation from 17th May 2010. Applicants who hold ordinary passports are required to submit their applications to the centre.
However, applicants holding Diplomatic, Service or Official passport, or who apply for Hong Kong/Macao visa/entry permit, should still submit the application directly to the Embassy.
Notice: Both the Embassy and CVASC require online appointment.
Detail information about CVASC
Address: 22 Malacca Street, #09-00 Royal Brothers Building, Singapore 048980
Office Hours: Monday - Friday (except for public holidays)
Application Time: 09:00 - 15:00
Collection Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Tel: 65-62262358, 62262439
Fax: 65-62260852
Website: http://www.visaforchina.org/SGP_EN/
Email: singaporecentre@visaforchina.org
Public Transportation to Centre: You can go to the center by MRT, get off at Raffles Place and exit at A, B or D
Notice: Rush service applications (the second working day collection) should be lodged to the center before 14:00 in weekdays.
Visa Exemption
1. Singapore diplomatic, service or official passport holders are exempt from a visa to Mainland China for up to 30 days.
2. Singapore ordinary passport holders can go to Mainland without applying for visas for up to 15 days for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, or transit, however, for those who intend to stay for more than 15 days to study, work, reside or gather news, they are required to apply in advance.
3. Singapore passport holders are exempt from visa if they go to Hong Kong for less than 90 days stay, and Macao for less than 30 days.
Main Types & Requirements
| Types | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tourist/Family Visit Visa (L) | It is generally issued to applicants who intend to visit the RPC for sightseeing, visiting family or friends. |
| Business Visa (F) | It is generally issued to applicants who intend to visit the RPC on business invited by Chinese partner and trainees to stay for less than 6 months. |
| Student Visa (X) | It is generally issued to applicants who intend to study in the PRC for more than 6 months. |
| Work Visa (Z) | It is generally issued to applicants who are employed to work in the PRC for more than 6 months or who intend to do commercial performance in the PRC. |
| Transit Visa (G) | It is generally issued to applicants who intend to transit to another country or region via PRC. |
Fees(in SGD)
Please pay in Cash or Debit Card (NETS & UnionPay). The total amount of the fees to be paid by an applicant = regular visa fees + extra fees for rush/express service(if any) + application service fees charged by the centre.
1. Regular Fee per Person
| Types | Singaporean Citizens | American Citizens | Citizens of Other Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Entry with 3-month Validity | SGD 25 | SGD 200 | SGD 50 |
| Double-Entry with 6-month Validity | SGD 35 | SGD 200 | SGD 75 |
| Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity | SGD 45 | SGD 200 | SGD 100 |
| Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity | SGD 65 | SGD 200 | SGD 150 |
2. Extra Fee for Rush Service and Express Service
| Service | Time Needed | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Express Service Fee | 3 working days collection | SGD 35 |
| Rush Service Fee | 2 working days collection | SGD 50 |
3. Service Fee by CVASC
| Service | Time Needed | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Service Fee | 4 working day collection | SGD 40 (Tax inclusive) |
| Express Service Fee | 3 working day collection | SGD 60 (Tax inclusive) |
| Rush Service Fee | 2 working day collection | SGD 80 (Tax inclusive) |
2013 Holiday Schedule of the embassy
| Public Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 - 3 | Tuesday - Thursday |
| Spring Festival | February 11 - 15 | Monday - Friday |
| Qingming Festival | April 4, 5 | Thursday, Friday |
| International Labor Day | April 29 - May 1 | Monday - Wednesday |
| Vesak Day | May 24 | Friday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June 10 - 12 | Monday - Wednesday |
| National Day | August 8, 9 | Thursday, Friday |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September 19, 20 | Thursday, Friday |
| Chinese National Day | October 1 - 7 | Tuesday - Monday |
| Idul Adha | October 15 | Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Wednesday |
Please contact Embassy of Singapore in China if Singaporeans are in a difficult situation there.
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