China, Singapore agree visa-free deal for travel stays of up to 30 days

China and Singapore will introduce a 30-day mutual visa exemption agreement from February 9 – Lunar New Year’s Eve – allowing citizens of the two countries to travel, visit families and go on business trips.

The agreement was signed by representatives from the two countries on Thursday, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV.

Mainland Chinese citizens have always needed a visa to enter Singapore, while Singaporeans could visit China for up to 15 days for non-work purposes – an arrangement that was reinstated in July after its suspension during the Covid-19 pandemic.