Singapore Entry Guide 2026

British citizens do not require a visa for social visits up to 90 days.

• SG Arrival Card (SGAC): Mandatory for all British travelers. You must submit this online within 3 days before arrival.
• Passport Validity: Your British passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
• Automated Clearance: British passport holders are eligible for automated "biometric" immigration clearance at Changi Airport.

Required for any student enrolled in a full-time course at a recognized Singaporean institution.

• IPA Letter: Once your school registers you in the SOLAR system, you will receive an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter to enter Singapore.
• Financial Capacity: You must demonstrate funds to cover tuition and living expenses (min S$8,400 per year).
• Medical: A medical check-up in Singapore is mandatory to officially issue your Student’s Pass.

Singapore uses the **COMPASS** (Complementarity Assessment Framework) to evaluate British professionals.

• Salary Threshold: From 2026, the minimum monthly salary for an EP is **S$5,600** (S$6,200 for Finance sector).
• Points Criteria: You must score at least 40 points based on salary, qualifications, firm diversity, and local support.
• ONE Pass: For top-tier British talent earning S$30,000+ monthly, providing a 5-year flexible work permit.

Singapore maintains some of the strictest border laws in the world.

• Chewing Gum: Strictly prohibited from being imported into Singapore.
• E-Cigarettes/Vapes: Possession and import of vapes or e-cigarettes is 100% illegal.
• Tobacco: There is no duty-free allowance for tobacco products; all must be declared and taxed.