Medical Visa for Singapore
Singapore does not generally issue a separate medical visa. Depending on your passport, you may enter with a visa or visa-free permission and receive a Short-Term Visit Pass; medical-treatment extensions require evidence from a Singapore-registered doctor or hospital and are decided by ICA.
Route
Short-Term Visit Pass for medical treatment
Typical processing
Within 5 working days for an online extension application
Validity
The Visit Pass period is set at entry and shown in the electronic Visit Pass
Permitted stay
Varies by passport and the Visit Pass granted at entry; check the electronic Visit Pass
The short answer
Most travelers do not need a separate medical visa
You may still need an ordinary entry visa based on nationality, and a medical purpose does not guarantee entry or an extension.
Who this route is for
- Visitors whose nationality and travel document meet Singapore's ordinary entry or visa requirements.
- People receiving treatment from a Singapore-registered doctor or hospital when an extension is needed.
- Applicants who can provide the electronic Visit Pass details and supporting documents requested by ICA.
Documents to prepare
- Passport or travel document meeting Singapore's entry-validity requirements.
- Singapore Arrival Card and the electronic Visit Pass/Disembarkation-Embarkation card details.
- For a medical extension: Form V75 completed and endorsed by a Singapore-registered doctor or hospital.
- A local sponsor or other documents if ICA requests them for the application.
- Check with ICA for nationality-specific visa requirements before departure.
Application steps
- 1
Check whether an entry visa is required
Use Singapore's official visa list for your passport; a medical purpose does not automatically create a separate visa category.
- 2
Enter and review the e-Pass
After arrival, check the permitted stay and departure date in the electronic Visit Pass.
- 3
Ask the hospital about an extension
If treatment requires more time, have a Singapore-registered doctor or hospital complete the required medical form.
- 4
Apply before the pass expires
Submit the online extension request with the e-Pass details and supporting documents; approval is discretionary.
Check before you submit
Common rejection risks
- The visitor waits until after the current Visit Pass expires to request more time.
- The medical form is not completed or endorsed by a Singapore-registered doctor or hospital.
- Passport, e-Pass, Arrival Card, or sponsor details are missing or inconsistent.
- The applicant assumes a medical purpose guarantees entry or extension approval.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Singapore medical visa?
Usually no separate medical visa is required. Entry visa rules still depend on nationality, and the Visit Pass granted at entry controls your stay.
Can a medical stay be extended?
You can apply online for an extension with the required medical endorsement, but ICA decides each application.
How do I know my last legal day?
Use the electronic Visit Pass issued after arrival rather than relying on a general visa-free headline.
Official source and verification
Last verified: 2026-08-19
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