(A) USA PASSPORT
- We wish to inform you that holders of a United States passport do not require visa to visit Singapore for business or for social visit purposes. However, visitors must ensure that they meet the following entry requirements:-
- Valid USA passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the last day of intended stay in Singapore;
- Valid entry visa to the next destination (if required);
- Confirmed onward return air ticket; and
- Sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore.
- The period of stay permitted will be granted at the discretion of the Immigration Officer upon arrival at the Singapore Changi Airport. It is normally between 14 to 30 days. Regardless of the length of stay granted, visitors may request for an extension of stay by applying in person at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority before the expiry of the visa granted.
- The address of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority is as follows:-
10 Kallang Road Singapore 208718
Tel: (65) 6391-6100 Fax: (65) 6298-0837
http://www.ica.gov.sg
- From February 1, 2008, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will no longer issue Professional Visit Passes (PVP) to foreigners working in Singapore on short term assignments. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will instead introduce two new Work Pass categories for such foreigners – the Miscellaneous Work Pass and the Work Permit (Performing Artiste).
Miscellaneous Work Pass
Instead of applying for a PVP, the following groups of foreigners will need to apply for the Miscellaneous Work Pass with effect from February 1, 2008:
- a. A foreigner who is involved in activities directly related to the organization or conduct of any seminar, conference, workshop, gathering or talk concerning any religion, race or community, cause, or political end;
- A foreign religious worker giving talks relating directly or indirectly to any religion; and
- A foreign journalist, reporter or an accompanying crew member not supported/sponsored by any Singapore Government agency to cover an event or write a story in Singapore.
The Miscellaneous Work Pass is valid for up to 60 days.
Work Permit (Performing Artiste)
Foreign artiste performing at any bar, discotheque, lounge, night club, pub, hotel, private club or restaurant will need to apply for a Work Permit (Performing Artiste).
The maximum duration of the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) is 6 months.
Applications for the Miscellaneous Work Pass and the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) are to be submitted directly to the Ministry of Manpower by the company in Singapore.
For information & application requirements for Miscellaneous Work Pass, please go to http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass
/other_passes/Miscellaneous_Work_Pass/application.html.
For information & application requirements for Work Pass (Performing Artiste), please go to http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass/work_permit/
application/requirements/Services_Sector__Performing_Artiste-Public_Entertainment_Licensees_.html.
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(as at 18 January 2008) |