Comprehensive List of Visa-free Countries for Singaporeans

Singaporeans love to travel to various destinations around the globe. That’s why it’s a relief that there are visa-free countries to visit. 

If you are one of them, you should know the countries you can visit without a fuss on Visa. Furthermore, you need to know which one requires you to have one.

The Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index is a yearly global ranking of countries. It serves as the basis for their freedom to enter another country or territory without a visa. In addition, it placed Singapore in the fifth rank together with Japan and Austria. There are 219 destination countries. But, the maximum score is 218. Why? The citizen’s own country is not counted. Therefore, Singaporean residents can visit 170 countries visa-free.

Discover which countries you can set foot on without a visa.

Visa-Free Countries You can Stay for 6 months

Canada

Visit the Horseshoe Falls in the Niagara Falls on the Canada Side. Although it is a short ride from Toronto, it is a popular must-do in the country. All visitors must have a reservation to be accommodated in the Skylon Tower, which provides a 360 degree of the falls.

United Kingdom

Over the years, Stonehenge has stayed on top of the tourist attraction list in the UK. It is a prehistoric site built in 2500 BC. There are no written records from the culture which created it. However, its mystery attracts curiosity and debates all over the world.

Barbados

The country is famous for its wonderful beaches. It is an independent island country. Also, it takes pride in Bathsheba Beach, located on the west coast.  Unfortunately, it may not be safe to swim there. But, it is a paradise for surfers who love top-notch waves. In addition, it is the best for photographers who like dramatic rock formations and abandoned homes.

Dominica

Named the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica It boasts of its Boiling Lake, which requires a 3hour hike towards it. Also, there’s an eerie pool of bubbling grey-green water. The temperature ranging from 180-197°F is caused by the hot gasses from molten lava below.

Visa-Free Countries You can Stay for 183 days

Peru

Machu Picchu is the only Inca City the Spaniards never colonised. It is still currently one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Trek the legendary Inca Trail and discover its mysteries and wonder.

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Visa-Free Countries You can Enjoy 180 days

Mexico

Love tequila? Waste no time and ride the Tequila Express. Also, it is popular as Guadalajara Tequila Train Tour. Journey to the town of Amatitan through a traditional Mexican train and enjoy the scenic landscape. The tour includes a buffet lunch of Mexican food and tequila tasting. In addition, there’s a tour of the tequila distillery and a Folkloric Show.

Panama

Cruise the Panama Canal, join the carnival in Las Tablas, and roam Darién National Park’s wilderness. Afterwards, snorkel in the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Panama has much to offer other than its stunning Caribbean location.

Visa-Free Countries You can Relax for 4 months

Fiji

Let your toes feel the warmth of the Sigatoka Sand Dunes. Then, take a ship through mangrove forests and discover Fiji Museum’s history. Also, walk through the Garden of the Sleeping Giant.

Visa-Free Countries You can Stay as Long as 3 Months 

Argentina

Binge your eyes with vibrant colours of vibrant La Boca. The portside is in southern Buenos Aires. Then, enjoy a feast on the national cuisine called a parrilla. In addition, ski down the slopes of the Andes. Afterwards, breathe in the freshness of the stunning Bariloche. But never leave without tasting the local’s chocolate.

Bahamas

If you are into beach bum, you will love the pale pink sands of Harbour Island and the fine alabaster sands of Paradise Island. If you are a hard party-goer, jam with the other tourists and locals in Junkanoo festivities on New Year’s Day and Boxing Day

El Salvador

Hungry for the challenge of nature? Go with El Imposible’s rushing rivers. If you are into bird watching, satisfy your craving with over 500 species of bird freely flying on the treetops. In addition, visit the volcanic crater lakes of Coatepeque and Ilopango. Then, deep your toes in the warm waters of the lakes.

Honduras

Celebrate Easter in Comayagua. First, climb Copán’s ancient ruins and take an adventure through  La Mosquitia. Afterwards, go to Central America’s Amazon, birdwatch on Lake Yojoa and hike in Pico Bonito National Park.

Hong Kong

Ride the cable car to view across Tung Ching Bay, North Lantau Country Park and the giant Tian Tan Buddha statue. Also, bring out the child in you as you step into Disneyland. Then, shop till you drop in Ladies’ Market on Tung Choi Street.

Ireland

Explore Ireland’s Viking heritage in Dublinia. It comes with interactive media, may overlay, and some dressing ups. In addition, bring the kids and feel the real sense of Ireland way back in its history with them. Also, marvel at the Dublin Castle and learn the tales of the kings, stolen treasures, and British rules on lands.

Japan

Have breakfast at Tsukiji Fish Market and feast on the freshest sushi. Then, grab your cam and capture Shirakawa-go. Also, let your inner child feast with delight in Kyoto International Manga Museum. Afterwards, feel the serenity in the floating gateway of the floating gateway Miyajima and go back to the past in Himeji Castle.

Kenya

Climbing Mt. Kenya, have a day trip to Nairobi National Park. Also, be captivated by nature’s beauty in Masai Mara. Don’t forget to visit the elephants in Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. Then, shop in Mombasa.

Kuwait

Visit the Kuwait Towers and Failaka Island. Kuwait is known for its sea clubs and its variety of outdoor and indoor facilities. The Sadu House is made of corals and gypsum. It houses the crafts and arts of the Bedouin society.

Morocco

Expect one of a kind entertainment in Djemaa El Fna. It is known as the hub of life in Marrakech. Moreover, it is where locals and tourists mix and enjoy various spectacles. Examples are acrobats, snake charmers, musicians and storytellers.

New Zealand

Pumped by extreme activities, New Zealand is the prime destination for those who love bungee jumping. The famous jump off places is the Nevis, the Pipeline, the Kawarau River Bridge, the Ledge, Taupo, Mangaweka (North Island) and Hanmer Springs (South Island). However, if you love zorb, then welcome yourself to its birthplace.

Uruguay

Soak your feet in Salto’s hot springs and shop in Montevideo’s markets for antiques. In addition, enjoy live birds, enjoy parasailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, and sport fishing at Punta del Este.

Visa-Free Countries You can Take a break for 90 days of any 180-day Period

The Schengen Area includes most EU States. However, it excludes Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom.

Austria

Admire  Vienna’s baroque elegance, celebrate classical music at the Salzburg festival, pump your adrenaline in Harakiri, Austria’s steepest ski slope, and pay homage to Salzburg’s  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Belgium

Indulge in Belgium’s irresistible chocolates; visit Bastogne Historical Centre to relive the Battle of the Bulge, one of Germany’s deadliest attacks against Allied troops during WWII, and eat moules frites with a bit of mustard.

Czech Republic

Be enchanted with the world’s largest citadel, Prague Castle; explore Bohemia’s medieval town Kutná Hora; enter the fairytale castles of Karlštejn and Konopiště; a journey to the Pilsner Urquell Brewery and sip the best beer.

Denmark

Have a picnic in Assistens Cemetery, try the audio walk with an interactive podcast that tours you around your chosen route, set foot on the birthplace of fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen and relive the Viking’s heritage in Viking Ship Museum.

Estonia

Enjoy the festivals in Tallinn, Viljandi Folk Music Festival, Leigo Lake Music Festival and Rabarock, Järvakandi through various seasons, sample a variety of beers and wheelchair-bound nature enthusiasts can go on a hike to see the breathtaking Soomaa.

Finland

Take a tour in Lapland, the home of the one and only Santa Claus, where there is sunlight around the clock during summer and colourful northern lights, Aurora Borealis in winter.

France

Join the Tour de France, the biggest cycling event globally; be astonished by Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge ever, and drive through French wine trails, especially Route des Vins d’Alsace to sample lip-smacking wines.

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Germany

WWII left Dresden in ash, but now it is a worthy tourist destination as it resurrected beautifully. Sample ebbelwoi (apple wine), bask in beer at Munich’s 16-day celebration of Bavarian culture, explore Neuschwanstein Castle, and shop at Cologne Christmas Market.

Greece

Experience the serenity in Meteora, Greece’s second most important group of monasteries. Then, take a tour of Athens, and witness the music, dance and theatre performances at Hellenic Festival. It is just like going back in the past.

Hungary

If you love brandy, you have to visit the Kecskemét, renowned for its many varieties of pálinka (fruit brandy). Then, get soaked in Hévíz thermal lake and see the Dental Capital of the World, Sopron.

Iceland

Bathe in the Blue Lagoon, known for its milky turquoise waters. Experience one of a kind New Year’s Eve with hundreds of bonfires and thousands of fireworks going off simultaneously in the crystal sky.

Italy

Tour the Tuscan wine cellars while basking in the fields of vines, cypress woods and sunflowers. Then, see the remains of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which remained engulfed after the eruption in AD79 and sail around spectacular Sardinia.

Latvia

Ride the cable car from Sigulda to Krimulda to have a birds-eye view of the Gauja River Gorge, and enjoy a couple of drinks in the 26th-floor Skyline Bar at the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija.

Liechtenstein

Visit Vaduz Castle (Schloss Vaduz), Lithuania, tour the Prince’s Wine Cellars, hike around the castle ruins of Schellenberg and see the Winter Sports Museum.

Luxembourg

If you love visiting breweries, you can stay at the Béierhaascht brewery hotel and sample the alcoholic drinks provided by Luxembourg.

Malta

Bathe in the Blue Lagoon of Comino, where Troy’s Hollywood movie was filmed, shows the dazzling blue sceneries. Then, visit the Blue Grotto, the famous cave in Malta known to be surrounded by turquoise to deep blue waters.

Monaco

Chill out at Saint-Martin Gardens, gable in style at Grand Casino in Monte Carlo, and feel the serenity in Monaco Cathedral.

Netherlands

Take your loved one on a candlelit cruise along the canals of Amsterdam, Enjoy a football match at Amsterdam Arena and taste-test countless cheeses in Holland’s cheese markets.

Norway

Brave the winter of Norway’s Arctic region to witness the Northern lights, perched on top of a 1969 feet cliff to marvel at the cerulean blue waters of Lysefjord and experience traditional Norwegian folk culture.

Poland

Climb the Tatras Mountains, enter Lublin through the Cracow Gate and go mushroom picking as it has been a Polish tradition for centuries.

Portugal

Check out the world-famous Estoril racetrack near Lisbon on Portugal’s Atlantic coast if you are into racing.

Slovakia

Up for adventures spiked with wine? Take the Carpathian wine route, which starts just outside the Slovakian capital. The Small Carpathian Wine Route will go through ancient wine towns and well preserved Červený Kameň Castle. Taste test various wines along the way.

Slovenia

Chill out at Radenci, best known for 15 certified natural health resorts. Then, be allured by Slovenian wine and search for the Ljubljana Dragon.

Spain

Be captivated by Madrid, visit Museo del Prado, set foot in Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia to see Picasso’s famous Guernica and tour the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid’s Royal Palace.

Sweden

If you’ve got a couple of days, do not miss the cruise on the MS Ceres along the historic Göta Canal. The canal’s 614km (382 miles) reaches from Gothenburg in the west to Söderköping. Also, meet Santa Clause in the Santa World theme park.

Switzerland

Admire the rustic Appenzell, the traditional villages in Switzerland and overlook France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Liechtenstein.

Visa-Free Countries You can Relax for 90 Days

Albania

Cycle the Gramoz Mountains for unforgettable views, discover Tirana’s communist past and hike through the famous Albanian Alps.

Bangladesh

Follow in the footsteps of the first Bengalis in the archaeological sites of Sherpur and Paharpur, ride a rickshaw, and stalk tigers in Bengal.

Bolivia

Cruise over Lake Titicaca, float down the Amazon, retrace Che Guevara’s final footsteps, and bike down ‘Death Road’.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cross Mostar Bridge across the Neretva River and experience the history unfolding, try rafting near Bihac and visit Catholic shrines in Medjugorje.

Botswana

Paddle around the Okavango Delta and get close to the wildlife of Africa. Explore the waterways in a mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe, to see birdlife at its closest range.

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Colombia

Visit San Andrés and its smaller sibling Providencia to feel the tropics at their best. Then, party hard at Carnival in Barranquilla and tour the Zona Cafetera (Coffee Zone) to visit coffee haciendas. Discover various kinds of coffee along the way.

Costa Rica

Take a plunge in the thrillingly turbulent rivers, visit coffee plantations and find the sacred Quetzal known as the Holy Grail of Costa Rica’s tropical birds.

Guatemala

Climb Mayan pyramids in the archaeological site, Tikal, which is hidden in the rainforest. It was once a place for an estimated 100,000 Maya and now contains various species of monkeys, anteaters and tapirs.

Malawi

Travel to Lake Malawi and snorkel the famous colourful fish, thembuna (African cichlids). Then, rock climbs the 2,100m (6,890ft) Zomba Plateau and reaches Likoma island to glimpse the largely unspoiled East African ocean.

Nicaragua

Once a haven for pirates, the Corn Islands are now famous tourist spots for being known as pocket-sized paradise. It has serene turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and colourful coral reefs.

Serbia

Explore the cultural wonders of Novi Sad, known as the “Serbian Athens”; follow Serbia’s old wine routes known as “Wines from the Sands”, and take a pilgrimage to the Monastery of Zica.

South Africa

Go on a shark cage dive, spot whales in Hermanus, surf South Africa’s famous waves, and swim with African penguins.

South Korea

See the exquisite Joseon palace, visit the Buddha above Bulguksa Temple, take a plunge in Jeju Island and explore Gyeongju, known as the Museum Without Walls.

Visa-Free Countries You can Stay for 30 Days

Brunei

Check out the Tomb of Sultan Bolkiah, be mystified by Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, and discover their culture in Brunei Museum.

Chile

Admire the Atacama Desert, witness giant icebergs through the Beagle Channel, and play with the penguins of Antarctica.

Egypt

Dive into the Red Sea and discover the rich marine life under the crystalline waters. Then, get lost in Cairo’s famous labyrinth of Khan-el Khalili bazaar and shop for trinkets and perfume. Finally, Christian pilgrims can take a pilgrimage to Mt. Sinai.

Indonesia

Rediscover Bali and surf its glorious waves, meet the people of Toraja land to experience their tribal culture and get through the rainforest in Sulawesi.

Taiwan

Look for 460 different species of birds, marvel at the corals of Ludao, feast your eyes at Taroko Gorge and relax in Chung Tai Chan Monastery.

Thailand

Watch a Muay Thai match, be mystified by the Grand Palace in Bangkok, rediscover a vanished empire through the ruins in Ayutthaya and release your stress with a Thai massage.

United Arab Emirates

Explore the archaeological digs at Hili, marvel at the iconic building Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world with the height of 2,716.5ft, and haggle in Dubai’s famous souks, the open-air marketplace.

Vietnam

Explore Hanoi, sail through the Mekong Delta and shop for suits in Hoi An.

Visa-Free Countries You can Chill out for 21 Days 

Philippines

Discover the surreal collection of shipwrecks in the Calamian Islands, relive the Spanish colonial lifestyle in Vigan, bury your toes in the white sands of Boracay, and brave the big waves of Siargao beaches.

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Visa-Free Countries You can Take a 14-day Breather

Bahrain

Have a coffee at the Causeway Restaurant while taking in the view of Arabia, get lost in the colourful local market of Bab Al Bahrain, and take a pilgrimage in the Tree of Life, which attracts 50,000 pilgrims every year.

Mongolia

Look out for the 429 recorded bird species, try to catch taimen, the world’s largest salmonid, see the not-so barren Gobi desert and visit Ghengis Khan’s birthplace.

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