VFTF — Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)

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VFTF — Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

96 hours

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Living in Singapore

Cost of Living

30% more than United States

Avg SalarySGD 64,000

Quality of Life

148/200

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Overview

Special transit facility for qualifying nationals who hold a valid visa or long-term pass for onward travel. Allows temporary stay in Singapore without a visa while in transit.

Singapore's Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF) lets qualifying travellers stop over for up to 96 hours without a formal visa. Run by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, it covers nationals of the CIS, Georgia, India, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and selected PRC passport holders in transit to or from a third country.

It is free and granted at the checkpoint on presentation of a passport, onward ticket and SG Arrival Card. Indian and selected PRC nationals must also hold a valid visa or long-term pass (at least one month's validity) for Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK or USA. No extensions.

This visa is ideal for qualifying travellers with a confirmed onward ticket who want a short, fee-free Singapore layover for tourism or brief business.

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Eligible Nationalities (14)

Armenia

Azerbaijan Belarus

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan Moldova

Moldova

Russia

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan Georgia

Georgia

India

Turkmenistan Ukraine

Ukraine

China

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a national of qualifying countries: Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Georgia, India, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or selected PRC nationals (holders of PRC Travel Document, Hong Kong SAR DOI, or Macau SAR Travel Permit).

Must be in transit to or from a third country.

Must hold a valid onward ticket departing Singapore within 96 hours.

For CIS, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine nationals: Must depart Singapore by air (can enter by any mode of transport).

For India and selected PRC nationals: Must depart Singapore by air or sea (can enter by any mode of transport), and must hold a valid visa or long-term pass (valid for at least 1 month) issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK, or the USA.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

Confirmed onward travel ticket departing within 96 hours (must be an air ticket for CIS, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine nationals; can be air, ferry, or cruise ticket for India and selected PRC nationals).

Valid visa or long-term pass issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK, or the USA (only required for India and selected PRC nationals).

Completed SG Arrival Card (submitted within 3 days prior to arrival).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows short-term entry (up to 96 hours) without a formal Singapore visa.
Free of charge.
Convenient for travelers with long layovers who wish to explore Singapore.

Worth Knowing

Entry is at the discretion of the ICA officer at the point of entry.
Strictly no extension of stay is allowed.
Must depart by air or sea; land departure is not permitted under VFTF.
Only one leg of the journey (either onward or return) is qualifying for VFTF.

Application Process

Check qualification: Verify nationality qualifies for VFTF and meet specific transit conditions

Submit SG Arrival Card: Complete and submit the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with electronic health declaration within three days prior to arrival

Present at immigration: Approach the immigration counter upon arrival in Singapore with passport, onward ticket, and visa/pass (if applicable)

Receive transit stamp: Receive entry stamp allowing up to 96-hour stay

Verified Claims (16)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps

Check eligibility: Verify nationality qualifies for VFTF and meet specific transit conditions; Submi…

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Fee Breakdown

Facility Fee: 0 SGD

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Fees

Free

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Forms

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Included Nationalities

AM; AZ; BY; KZ; KG; MD; RU; TJ; UZ; GE; IN; TM; UA; CN

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Job Offer Required

false

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Official Info

https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa-free-transit-facility

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Max Stay

96 hours

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Official Information

Living in Singapore

Cost of Living

30% more than United States

Avg SalarySGD 64,000

Quality of Life

148/200

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Overview

Special transit facility for qualifying nationals who hold a valid visa or long-term pass for onward travel. Allows temporary stay in Singapore without a visa while in transit.

This visa is ideal for qualifying travellers with a confirmed onward ticket who want a short, fee-free Singapore layover for tourism or brief business.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be in transit to or from a third country.

Must hold a valid onward ticket departing Singapore within 96 hours.

For CIS, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine nationals: Must depart Singapore by air (can enter by any mode of transport).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

Valid visa or long-term pass issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK, or the USA (only required for India and selected PRC nationals).

Completed SG Arrival Card (submitted within 3 days prior to arrival).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows short-term entry (up to 96 hours) without a formal Singapore visa.
Free of charge.
Convenient for travelers with long layovers who wish to explore Singapore.

Worth Knowing

Entry is at the discretion of the ICA officer at the point of entry.
Strictly no extension of stay is allowed.
Must depart by air or sea; land departure is not permitted under VFTF.
Only one leg of the journey (either onward or return) is qualifying for VFTF.

Application Process