Hong Kong passport holders don’t need visa to enter Singapore, consulate clarifies
- Singapore consulate in Hong Kong issued the statement after WhatsApp users circulated messages saying the 30-day visa-free policy had changed
- Only those with the HKSAR Document of Identity – a travel document issued to Hong Kong residents unable to obtain a passport – will need a visa
In a statement issued on Facebook, the consulate said there had been no change to the visa-free access policy for travellers with passports issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Only those with the HKSAR Document of Identity (DOI) – a travel document issued to Hong Kong residents unable to obtain a national passport – will need to apply for a visa, the consulate said.
In addition to HKSAR DOI holders, those with a Macau Special Administrative Region travel permit – issued to non-permanent residents of the city – also have to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.
“We would like to clarify that HKSAR passport holders do not require visas to enter Singapore. The visa requirement is only necessary for HKSAR Document of Identity holders as HKSAR passports and HKSAR DOIs are different sets of travel documents,” the consulate said.
Allysha Wong, a 23-year-old engineer who visits the Lion City once or twice a year, welcomed the clarification.
“I thought it was real when everyone kept forwarding messages about the new Singapore visa law for HK passport holders. It would seriously be such a hassle to get a visa every time I visit Singapore and hard to do spontaneous trips. What a relief,” she said.