China visa requirements for Singaporeans
Travel and visa requirements
Chinese Visa is not required for Singaporeans
Stay Duration: 15 days
Entry Requirements
- For a period of 15 days, the visa policy in China permits Singapore passport holders to visit the country without a visa.
- Intending visitors will be required to provide a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of exit from China. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping.
- The local currency restriction for visitors is set at CNY 20,000 in cash, and foreign currencies above exceeding USD 5,000 in cash must be declared.
- Visitors will be required to present evidence of accommodation for their stay in China, which could be a hotel reservation or a letter from the host who is already living in China.
- Also, intending visitors must provide a copy of their financial statement to show that they have enough money to take care of themselves for their entire stay in China.
- Singaporeans may not be required to show a certificate of yellow fever vaccination, however, they are advised to get vaccinated on common illnesses before travelling.
- Visitors below the age of 18 travelling to China without a parent or guardian must have a letter of authorization from a parent or guardian.
- Visitors will only be allowed to enter China with no more than one pet.
- China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines, Scoot, Air China, Hebei Airlines and Silk Air are some of the airlines that fly from Singapore to China.
- The estimated flight duration from Singapore to China is 5 hours, 8 minutes.
- Chinese Yuan is the official currency used in China. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- The climate in China is warm and temperate. The best time to visit China is at any time from March to May and from September to early November.
- The government of China formally recognizes five religions, and they are Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam.
- The power and socket plug used in China is of Type A, C and I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Mandarin is the official language of China. Also, Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese) and Minbei (Fuzhou) are other languages spoken in China.
- Visitors are advised to budget about $45 a day for expenses while in China.
- Some of the tourist centres Singaporeans can visit while in China include, The Forbidden City, The Great Wall of China, The Terracotta Warriors, Hangzhou, etc.
- China uses the China Standard Time (GMT+8). So, There is no time difference between Singapore and China.
- Sweet and sour pork, kung pao chicken, ma po tofu, wontons, dumplings, chow mein and peking roasted duck are some of the dishes tourists can try while in China.
- Transportation in China can be facilitated by taxis, buses, trains and car rentals.
- Visitors in China are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to travel to China?
Spring and autumn are the best times to travel to China. This translates to the months between March and May and from September to early November.
Is China safe for tourist visit?
China is relatively safe for visitors as rates of tourist-targeted crimes are low.
What is the religious demography of China?
The government of China formally recognizes five religions, and they are Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam.