Singapore Entry Hub 2026

Australian passport holders do not require a visa for social or business visits of up to 90 days.

• SGAC Mandate: You MUST submit the **SG Arrival Card (SGAC)** within 3 days before arrival. It is 100% free.
• No-Boarding Directive (2026): Airlines now receive an automated "OK to Board" signal based on your SGAC and risk profile. Without a successful SGAC submission, you may be denied boarding in Australia.
• Passport Validity: Must be valid for at least **6 months**. Australian Passport Cards are NOT accepted for entry.
• SmartGate Entry: Australians (6+) can use automated lanes at Changi Airport for instant clearance once biometrics are enrolled.

Australia is a privileged partner in Singapore's Work Holiday Programme, allowing young citizens to work for 6 months.

• Age Limit: While most countries are capped at 25, Australian citizens can apply up to the age of **30**.
• Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate or graduate of a recognized university in Australia.
• Process: 1) Apply online via MOM; 2) Receive IPA letter; 3) Travel to Singapore; 4) Collect WHP card for **SGD 225**.
• Stay: Allows a stay and work period of up to **6 months** with no minimum salary requirement.

In 2026, Changi Airport has moved towards a "contactless" biometric experience for eligible travelers.

• Arrival Enrollment: On your first entry, you seek clearance at a manual or designated automated lane to enroll your iris and facial biometrics.
• Contactless Departure: For subsequent visits or when departing Singapore, you can clear immigration using only biometrics—no physical passport scan required.
• e-Pass: No physical stamps are used. You will receive an **Electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass)** via email indicating your 90-day limit.

Singapore maintains some of the world's strictest customs laws, especially regarding tobacco and vapes.

• Zero Tobacco Allowance: There is **NO duty-free allowance** for cigarettes or tobacco. Every single cigarette must be declared and taxed at **S$0.49 per stick**.
• Vapes & Gum: Importing e-cigarettes/vapes and chewing gum is strictly prohibited. Fines for bringing vapes start at **SGD 2,000**.
• Currency: You must declare cash or monetary instruments exceeding **SGD 20,000** (approx. 22,500 AUD).
• Medication: Certain painkillers or flu meds common in Australia require prior approval from Singapore's HSA.