Nationals of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Russia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Georgia can exercise a visa-free transit into Singapore without a visa if they are on transit to a third country (both forward and return leg applies). However, they are required to fulfil the following conditions:
Upon entering Singapore, you will be emailed the arrival card with your Visit Pass validity.
While citizens of certain countries can enjoy visa-free transit in Singapore for up to 96 hours, there have been occasional reports on travel forums/websites that airline check-in staff might be unaware of this Visa-free transit rule, causing delays or even denying boarding. Since we can’t guarantee every check-in officer’s knowledge, to ensure a smooth journey, applying for a visa might be a safer option.