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Singapore — Travel Guide 2026

Quick Answer

Can Singapore citizens visit China visa-free in 2026?

Yes. Singapore passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days. The stay is for tourism, business, or family visits and cannot be extended inside mainland China.

Source: Chinese MFA, 2026

Visa policy for Chinese borders

30-day visa-free entry to China. Valid for tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Extension possible through local Public Security Bureau (PSB) in China.

Visa & travel facts

Visa status: Visa-free, 30 days
Max stay: Up to 30 days
Capital: Singapore
Currency: SGD
Region: Asia

Alipay & foreign cards

Cards that work: Visa, Mastercard, AmEx

DBS Visa Infinite
OCBC Voyage
UOB Preferred
Citibank PremierMiles Visa

Often unreliable: POSB Debit (Interac-style issues), Most Singapore debit cards

DBS and UOB cards have highest success rates.
Singapore debit cards are limited; credit cards recommended.

Connectivity — eSIM & VPN

Provider	Data	Price	Notes
Airalo	5–20	$9–$32	Best for SG travelers.
Holafly	5–unlimited	$19–$50	Unlimited.
Singtel / StarHub / M1	1-day	$15-25/day	Worst price but works.

VPN that works: Astrill, NordVPN, ProtonVPN

Avoid: Free VPNs

Singtel/StarHub roaming at $15-25/day — eSIM is 60-80% cheaper.
Some SG carrier plans include China in Asia roaming — check before flying.

Tax refund

Eligible for the departure sales-tax refund — minimum spend ¥500.

Tax Free Shopping stores.
Form at checkout.
Airport Tax Free counter.
Refund in SGD to SG bank or CNY cash.

Participating airports: Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou

Your embassy in Beijing

No. 1 Xiu Shui Bei Jie, Jian Guo Men Wai, Chaoyang District · +86 10 6231 1150 · +86 10 6231 1150 (24/7) · Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00

Sources: Singapore Embassy Beijing