Visa Requirement For Crew

A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore.

The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by the ICA officers at the point of entry. Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore.

The period of stay granted is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on passport and it is not tied to the validity of crew’s visa.

If crew travel document was issued by one of the Assessment Level I countries or regions listed below, they will need a visa to enter Singapore. 

Armenia†

Azerbaijan* 

Belarus†

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Georgia† 

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Document of Identity)

India* 

Kazakhstan* 

Kyrgyzstan*

Macao Special Administrative Region (Travel Permit) 

Moldova* 

People’s Republic of China (PRC)^

Russia* 

Tajikistan* 

Turkmenistan*

Ukraine*

Uzbekistan~ 

*Holders of diplomatic, official and service passports do not need a visa for entry. 

^Holders of diplomatic, public affairs and service passports do not need a visa for entry. 

†Holders of diplomatic and official passports do not need a visa for entry. 

~Holders of diplomatic passports do not need a visa for entry. 

Nationals of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and India may be eligible for the Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF).

If Crew’s travel document was issued by one of the Assessment Level II countries or regions listed below, they will need a visa to enter Singapore.

Afghanistan 

Algeria 

Bangladesh

*Egypt 

Iran 

Iraq

Jordan

*Kosovo  

Lebanon

Libya 

Mali 

Morocco^

Nigeria* 

Pakistan 

Saudi Arabia^

Somalia Sudan  

Syria

Tunisia* 

Yemen 

Crew will also need a visa if they are travelling on:

• A Palestinian Authority passport

• A temporary passport issued by the United Arab Emirates

• Refugee travel documents** issued by a Middle East country.

*Holders of diplomatic, official and service passports do not need a visa for entry. 

^Holders of diplomatic passports do not need a visa for entry. 

**These travel documents are subject to assessment of recognition for entry into Singapore. 

Remarks:

• All above visa requirement apply to crew signing on / off from vessel calling In port or Out Port Of Singapore.

• Entry visa is not required for vessel with Through crew: Arrives and Depart on board vessel 

• Entry Visa is not required for crew with Assessment Level 1 passport if they are signing on or off from vessel 

Please Contact Our Office For Further Clarification