Singapore visa requirements for Malaysians

Singaporean Visa is not required for Malaysians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 30 days, Nationals of Malaysia can travel and stay in Singapore without a visa.
  • Tourists who intend to stay beyond the 30-day duration are to apply for an extension at the immigration department.
  • All visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond their stay in Singapore. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • On entry and exit into Singapore, tourists with amounts above SGD 20,000 will be required to declare it.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required from Malaysian, they are however advised to get vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.
  • Malaysia citizens travelling to Singapore must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Singapore. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
  • A return ticket to Malaysia or onward destination is needed as well.
  • Also, tourists would be required to present evidence of enough funds to spend during their stay in Singapore.
  • Travellers are to be aware of the fact that Trafficking of illegal drugs is punishable by death in Singapore.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Singapore from any of the international airports in Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island.
  • AirAsia, Air Mauritius, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines and Malindo Air are some of the Airlines that constantly fly from Malaysia to Singapore.
  • The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, Singapore is 1 hour, 5 minutes and from Penang Island, it is 1 hour, 25 minutes.
  • Although, the constitution of Singapore guarantees freedom of religion. however, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are the principal religions in Singapore.
  • The Singapore government recognises four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil.
  • The Singapore dollar is the official currency used in Singapore. Tourists can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
  • Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion and Marina Bay Sands Singapore are some of the places tourists can visit while in Singapore.
  • Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate, with no true distinct seasons. There is an abundance of rainfall. Therefore, it is almost always warm and wet all year round.
  • Special delicacies tourists can try while in Singapore are hainanese chicken rice, chilli crab, laksa, char kuay teow, hokkien prawn mee, and barbecued stingray.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $60 to spend on daily expenses while in Singapore.
  • Singapore uses Singapore Standard Time (GMT+8). Both countries are in the same timezone.
  • The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Movement in Singapore is possible with buses, car rentals and taxis. 
  • Visitors travelling to Singapore are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

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