Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)
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Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)

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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

Valid visa or long-term pass from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, UK, or USAConfirmed onward air, sea, or land ticket departing Singapore within 96 hours

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

1

Check eligibility

Verify nationality qualifies for VFTF

2

Prepare documents

Gather passport, valid onward visa/pass, and return ticket

3

Present at immigration

Approach immigration counter upon arrival in Singapore

4

Receive transit stamp

Receive entry stamp allowing 96-hour stay

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Living in Singapore

Cost of Living
28% more than United States
Avg SalarySGD 70,800
Quality of Life
158/200
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