Singapore•AsiaVisa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 96 days
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Special transit facility for eligible nationals who hold a valid visa or long-term pass for onward travel. Allows temporary stay in Singapore without a visa while in transit.
The Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF) is a special facility that allows eligible nationals from certain countries to transit through Singapore without a visa. The facility applies only to nationals of CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan), India, Myanmar, China (selected provinces), Hong Kong (Document of Identity), and Macao (Travel Permit holders).
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
None or higher
Professional
Required Skills
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: IN, CN, AM, AZ, BY, GE, KZ, KG, MD, RU, TJ, TM, UA, UZ
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity from entry date
Onward visa or pass
Valid visa or long-term pass for final destination (Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, UK, or USA)
Onward airline ticket
Confirmed ticket departing within 96 hours
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Advantages
- No advance visa application needed
- Free of charge
- Issued at entry
- Allows 96-hour stopover
- Can explore Singapore during transit
Considerations
- Limited to specific nationalities
- Requires onward visa/pass and ticket
- Maximum 96-hour stay
- Must stay within approved activities
Application Process
Check eligibility
Verify nationality qualifies for VFTF
Prepare documents
Gather passport, valid onward visa/pass, and return ticket
Present at immigration
Approach immigration counter upon arrival in Singapore
Receive transit stamp
Receive entry stamp allowing 96-hour stay
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