Citizens of many countries can enter Singapore for short visits without needing to obtain a visa in advance. The specific duration of visa-free stay can vary based on your nationality.
For example:
- Most Western countries (e.g., United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand): Typically, citizens from these countries are granted visa-free entry for up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes.
- ASEAN countries (e.g., Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia): Citizens of ASEAN member states are generally granted visa-free entry for up to 30 days for tourism or business purposes.
- Visa-Free Transit: If you’re transiting through Singapore to another destination, you may be eligible for a visa-free transit if you meet certain criteria. The duration of stay can range from 24 hours to 96 hours (1 to 4 days), depending on your specific circumstances.
If you plan to stay in Singapore for only 3 days, and you’re from a country that typically allows visa-free entry for tourism purposes, you should be able to do so without obtaining a visa in advance. However, make sure to check if your specific nationality falls under the visa-exempt category and verify the latest information before making any travel plans. But if your nationality/passport does not fall under the visa-free stay countries, then you will need visa to enter Singapore irrespective of the number of days.