How long can citizens of Singapore stay in the United States?

Up to 90 days per visit under the eta required arrangement, as of our last verification. Longer stays or other purposes use a dedicated visa route.

How do citizens of Singapore apply for the United States eTA?

Through the ESTA (Visa Waiver Program Travel Authorization), submitted online or via the official channel before travel. The government fee is $40.27. Processing typically takes 3 days. Requirements can vary by nationality and change over time — last verified 10 Jun 2026.

Can citizens of Singapore work or study in the United States?

The United States has 18 verified routes across work, study, residence and other purposes. Eligibility varies by route and nationality — see the full United States visa guide for details.

Travel corridor

United States visa requirements for citizens of Singapore.

eTA requiredStays of up to 90 days per visit.We can submit this for you

No visa — but citizens of Singapore typically need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) for the United States, applied for online before travel; stays of up to 90 days are typically allowed.

Visa Waiver Program / ESTA required

Routes for the United States last verified 10 Jun 2026 against official sources.

Check your exact requirements

ESTA (Visa Waiver Program Travel Authorization): 1 required document — see the checklist.

How to get your documents

Как получить: Passport bio-data page

Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.

Кем выдаётся: National passport authority
Обычная стоимость: $20–$150
Обычный срок: 1–6 weeks (expedited often available)

Проверено 11 Jun 2026

Beyond short stays

Other ways into United States for citizens of Singapore.

Study & Training

Full details

F-1 Academic Student VisaGov fee $185

M-1 Vocational Student VisaGov fee $185

J-1 Exchange Visitor VisaGov fee $185

Work & Self-Employment

Full details

EB-2 National Interest Waiver Green CardGov fee $715

H-1B Specialty Occupation VisaGov fee $205

H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker VisaGov fee $205

H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker VisaGov fee $205

+1 more in the full guide

Invest & Capital

Full details

EB-5 Immigrant Investor ProgramGov fee $11,160

E-2 Treaty Investor VisaGov fee $315

Family & Origin

Full details

Family-Based Immigrant Visas (IR & F1–F4 Preferences)Gov fee $675

K-1 Fiancé(e) VisaGov fee $675

IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Immigrant VisaGov fee $675

Special Categories

Full details

O-1 Extraordinary Ability VisaGov fee $205

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Green CardGov fee $715

R-1 Temporary Religious Worker VisaGov fee $205

I Visa (Representatives of Foreign Media)Gov fee $185

+1 more in the full guide

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