No visa needed — Nepali passport holders can enter Singapore visa-free for short tourist visits, but must submit an SG Arrival Card online before arrival.
Nepali citizens do not need a visa to visit Singapore for short-term tourism — entry is visa-free for a limited stay. There's no visa application at all, but every visitor must submit an SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival, and should be ready to show proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds to immigration officers on arrival, since these can still be checked even without a visa requirement.
Fee: None — visa-free entry has no government fee. The SG Arrival Card is free to submit.
Processing: None — there is no visa to process. The SG Arrival Card is typically confirmed instantly online.
Stay: Short-term visa-free stays are typically granted at the immigration officer's discretion for tourism purposes — confirm the exact permitted duration stamped on entry.
Steps
Check your passport validity — Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Singapore.
Book onward/return travel — Arrange a return or onward flight — immigration officers may ask to see this as evidence you don't intend to overstay.
Submit the SG Arrival Card online — Complete Singapore's electronic arrival card (SGAC) within 3 days before your flight — this is mandatory for all visitors regardless of visa status.
Arrive and clear immigration — Present your passport, SG Arrival Card confirmation, and proof of onward travel/funds if asked. No visa or embassy step is needed beforehand.
Documents
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
Confirmed onward or return flight ticket
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Completed SG Arrival Card (submitted online before arrival)
You don't need a visa, but you do need to submit the free SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before your flight — this is a border-entry requirement, not a visa.
Can immigration still deny entry without a visa?
Yes — visa-free doesn't guarantee entry. Officers can still ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds, and can refuse entry at their discretion.