Country guide
Singapore
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD). Brunei Dollar is also legal tender. US Dollars, Australian Dollars, Yen and Pounds Sterling may also be accepted
Time zones
UTC / GMT +8 (6 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 65
Best time to go
February – September (except May and June which are the hottest months)
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink.
Travel tips
Singapore is hot and humid all year around, be sure to carry bottled water with you when sightseeing and travelling as dehydration is very common.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Have minimum 6-month passport validity from departure date
- Return tickets / proof of onward travel
- All travellers must fill in the SGAC declaration within 3 days before arrival eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/
- Sufficient funds to maintain themselves during their stay in Singapore
Visa requirements
SA passport holders do not require a visa for a stay of maximum 30 days.
NOTE: Travellers on short-term visit pass are also not permitted to engage in any business, professional or paid employment activities when in Singapore. Overstaying is also a punishable offence in Singapore.
Issuing authorities
High Commission of Singapore
980-982 Francis Baard Street (formerly Schoeman Street), Hatfield, Pretoria
Tel: 012 430 6035
E-mail: singhc_pry@mfa.sg
Web: www.mfa.gov.sg/pretoria
Mon - Fri
8.00 am to 1.00 pm
2.00 pm to 4.30 pm
For Visa Requirements:
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority: www.ica.gov.sg
SA representative
SA High Commission in Singapore
15th Floor, Odeon Towers, 331 North Bridge Road, Singapore
Tel: 0065 6339 3319
E-mail: singapore.consular@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/singapore/
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Feb 17-18; Mar 21; Apr 3; May 1, 27, 31; Jun 1; Aug 9-10; Nov 8-9; Dec 25