Asia
🇸🇬 Singapore
Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked
Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideGlobal business hub; no nomad visa, but high-earning professionals can use the Personalised Employment Pass.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
Singapore’s Escape Score
Good, with trade-offs
6.8
out of 10 · four pillars
See how Singapore scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
Singapore has high-quality care in both public (polyclinics, restructured hospitals) and private hospitals, concentrated on the main island; Numbeo health care index ~70/100.
Typical cost: Polyclinic GP visit ~$12 subsidised / ~$45 unsubsidised; private GP ~$30–60; private specialist ~$100–180
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
Foreign-sourced income received in Singapore by individuals is generally exempt from tax, and overseas pensions are normally not taxed.
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
English is an official language and the main medium of instruction, government and business, spoken nationwide.
Visa-free on arrival
How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.
US
90
days · visa_free
Canada
90
days · visa_free
UK
90
days · visa_free
EU
90
days · visa_free
Australia
90
days · visa_free
New Zealand
90
days · visa_free
Japan
30
days · visa_free
South Korea
90
days · visa_free
Singapore
—
· visa_free
Hong Kong
30
days · visa_free
China
30
days · visa_free
India
—
· visa_required
Switzerland
90
days · visa_free
Israel
30
days · visa_free
Visa by passport
- Singapore visa for US holders
- Singapore visa for Canada holders
- Singapore visa for UK holders
- Singapore visa for EU holders
- Singapore visa for Australia holders
- Singapore visa for New Zealand holders
- Singapore visa for Japan holders
- Singapore visa for South Korea holders
- Singapore visa for Singapore holders
- Singapore visa for Hong Kong holders
- Singapore visa for China holders
- Singapore visa for India holders
- Singapore visa for Switzerland holders
- Singapore visa for Israel holders
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
Student's Pass
Stay: Length of the course, renewable
Difficulty: Moderate
Stay: 3 years (non-renewable)
Processing: ~8 weeks
Income: $9,000/mo
Difficulty: Complex
Where to live in Singapore
From $3,280/mo · avg $3,577 across 3 cities — solo remote worker.
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Singapore at a glance
Singapore has no dedicated digital nomad visa in our catalogue; the closest tracked route is the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP): a stay of 3 years (non-renewable), income of about $9,000 USD/month, a fee of 105 SGD and processing time of ~8 weeks. Singapore has an Escape Score of 6.8/10.
Visa facts verified on October 17, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Singapore
Does Singapore have a digital nomad visa?
We do not track a dedicated digital nomad visa for Singapore; the closest routes are the Student's Pass and Personalised Employment Pass (PEP).
What is the income requirement for Singapore's Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)?
The Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) asks for income of about $9,000 USD/month. We rate the application complex.
How much does the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) cost and how long does it take?
The Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) costs 105 SGD and takes ~8 weeks to process.
Can you get residency through Singapore's Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)?
Yes, the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) can lead to residency in Singapore.
What is Singapore's Escape Score?
Singapore scores 6.8/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does Singapore have?
Singapore has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including student and work visas.