Singapore increasing validity of Chinese visas

Monday, 18 May, 2015 0

Aiming to arrest a slide in tourist arrivals, Singapore is extending the validity of visas for Chinese nationals to 10 years.

Visitor numbers from China fell markedly by 25% last year to the Lion City.

Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority said the Multiple Journey Visas for Chinese travellers will last for 10 years from June 1.

The Authority said there would be no change to the application procedure or the visa fee.

"This move will support Singapore Tourism Board’s strategy of promoting quality tourism and attracting visitors from our key source markets. It is also timely as we intensify our destination marketing efforts this year, with an exciting calendar of activities planned in conjunction with Singapore’s 50th anniversary," said Leong Yue Kheong, STB assistant chief executive, International.

"Besides China, STB is also reaching out to visitors from other key markets including Indonesia, India and Australia," he added.

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