China Entry Requirements for Singaporean Citizens

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Information about this new digital system is still being updated, and more details are expected around and after November 20, 2025.

Are you a Singaporean passport holder and are planning to visit China soon? Whether you’re traveling for tourism, business, or to visit family, knowing what documents you need before leaving Singapore will save you time and stress at the border.

Please note that, as of November 2025, a China Arrival Card is mandatory for most travelers, including Singaporean citizens, before entering the country.

Do Singaporeans Need a Visa to Visit China?

Singaporean citizens holding an ordinary Singapore passport do not need a visa for short-term visits to the mainland of People’s Republic of China for tourism, business, or family visits.

This is due to a mutual visa-exemption agreement between Singapore and China, which came into force on February 9, 2024.

How long can Singaporeans stay in China as tourists?

Under the current visa-free arrangement, most Singapore passport holders may stay in China for up to 30 days per visit for tourism or similar purposes without needing a visa.

If you wish to stay longer than 30 days, you must apply for a suitable visa before travel (for example, a tourist (L) visa or another category, depending on your purpose).

What is the China Arrival Card for Singaporean Citizens?

For Singaporeans, the China Arrival Card is:

  • A digital arrival information form collected by Chinese authorities
  • Used together with your passport and any visa/entry permission
  • Focused on who you are, how you travel, and where you will stay in mainland China

It is not:

  • A visa
  • A guarantee of entry
  • A replacement for other Singapore-China entry requirements (such as any visa you may need)

Think of it as the digital layer of your arrival process that makes your data available to border officers in a structured way.

Which Singaporeans need the China Arrival Card?

You will need to apply for a China Arrival Card if you are a Singapore citizen who:

  • Is flying directly from Singapore to mainland China
  • Is connecting through another hub (for example, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur) and then entering mainland China

The arrival card is necessary even if:

  • You already hold a valid Chinese visa
  • You are using a permitted transit option

Some travelers may have special exemptions, but most Singaporean tourists and business visitors should assume that arrival card information will be required in digital form.

What information do Singaporeans need to apply for the China Arrival Card?

The following is required for travelers to Singapore to complete the digital China Arrival Card correctly.

Singaporean passport and identity data

Have your Singapore passport ready. You will need to enter:

  • Full name exactly as it appears in your passport
  • Nationality: Singapore
  • Passport number
  • Date of birth and gender
  • Passport expiry date

Small mistakes (like an extra digit or a missing letter) can create issues at immigration, so it is important to copy details precisely.

Trip details from Singapore to China

Singaporean citizens will also be asked about their journey into mainland China:

  • Date you land in China
  • City and port of arrival (for example, Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun, Beijing Capital)
  • Flight number (either the direct Singapore–China flight, or your last connecting flight into China)
  • Expected length of stay in mainland China

If your route includes several flights, focus on the flight that actually brings you into mainland Chinese territory.

Where will stay Singapore Citizens in China

The digital China Arrival Card will ask for at least one main address in China:

  • Hotel name and full street address
  • Apartment or serviced residence address
  • Complete residential or business address of a host

Many Singaporeans visit more than one city in China. In that case:

  • Use the address where you will stay first
  • Keep confirmation of later hotels with you in case officers ask for more details

Contact details and declarations for Singapore citizens entering China

To complete the China Arrival Card for Singaporeans, you should also be ready to share:

  • Your mobile phone number (Singaporean or international is usually acceptable if it can receive messages)
  • Your email address
  • An emergency contact person and phone number
  • Basic declarations that may relate to health or recent travel history, depending on current rules

These questions are usually short, but they must be answered truthfully and completely.

Singapore-Specific Travel Patterns When Visiting China

Because Singapore is a regional hub, many China trips from Singapore have particular patterns. The arrival card requirements do not change, but how you prepare might.

Frequent Singapore-China business trips

If you travel often between Singapore and Chinese cities for work:

  • Expect to provide arrival information on each new entry
  • Use consistent contact details (company address, work email) where appropriate
  • Save your hotel or office addresses so you can reuse them quickly in future forms

Short leisure trips and city breaks from Singapore to China

For Singaporeans flying to China for a long weekend or short holiday:

  • The digital China Arrival Card still needs the full hotel address, even if your stay is short
  • Make sure your planned length of stay matches the dates in your bookings and, where relevant, your visa

Family visits or group trips from Singapore to China

If you are visiting relatives or joining a tour group:

  • Each traveler (including children) typically needs their own arrival information
  • Parents or guardians can complete the information for minors
  • For group tours, use the tour’s main hotel or the first property on your itinerary as the primary address, unless instructed otherwise.

Why Singaporean Travelers Use ArrivalCardChina.com

Upon landing, the usual process is that Singaporean citizens present their passport (and visa if applicable), submit their China Arrival Card barcode or confirmation, and complete fingerprint and photo capture if requested. Then they can collect their baggage and clear customs.

Thanks to our service, travelers from Singapore can speed up this process by having a digital arrival card approved in advance.

ArrivalCardChina.com is designed around three key concepts: simplicity, support, and security.

Singaporeans can expect a focused, highly specialized service with multilingual customer support, a human review of their answers, and data protection throughout the whole process.

Our goal is to make the Digital Arrival Card part of the China entry requirements Singapore travelers face clearer and easier to handle.

Frequently Asked Questions for Singaporean Citizens entering China

Do Singaporeans need a new digital China Arrival Card for every trip? Toggle faqs

In most cases, yes. The China Arrival Card information is linked to a specific entry into mainland China. Singaporeans who travel frequently for business should expect to complete the arrival information each time they enter, even if they use the same passport and visit the same city.

I am a Singapore citizen but also a permanent resident of another country. Which nationality should I use? Toggle faqs

For the China Arrival Card for Singaporeans, you must use the nationality that appears in the passport you are using to enter China. If you are entering with a Singapore passport, select or enter Singapore as your nationality, even if you hold residency somewhere else.

I hold a Singapore PR but travel with a different passport. Can I still use your service? Toggle faqs

Yes. Many Singapore residents travel with non-Singapore passports. ArrivalCardChina.com can still help you prepare your digital arrival card information. You simply need to enter the nationality and passport details that match the passport you will use at Chinese immigration.

Can I complete the digital China Arrival Card in English if I am from Singapore? Toggle faqs

Yes. Singaporeans can complete the arrival information in English. Our online form is in clear US English, and we provide explanations to make each step easier. If you prefer Chinese or another language, our multilingual support team can also guide you through the process.

We are a Singapore-based company sending a team to China. Can we handle everyone’s China Arrival Card together? Toggle faqs

Each traveler must have their own set of arrival information, but a company travel coordinator can use our platform to prepare and review details on behalf of team members. This is especially helpful for large groups where names, passport data, and hotel details must be entered consistently.

Does preparing the digital China Arrival Card change anything about my departure from Singapore? Toggle faqs

No. The China Arrival Card relates to your arrival in China, not to Singapore departure procedures. You must still comply with any airline requirements and Singapore regulations separately. Our service simply helps you get ready for the digital arrival process on the China side.