Comments on: Free Singapore Tours from Changi Airport: Know How to Book, Eligibility Criteria, Other Details

By: Kaushik Vikram Balaji

Kaushik Vikram Balaji — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:46:24 +0000

Hi! Quick question — hoping you can help. I'm an Indian passport holder with a valid Indonesia (Bali) visa, traveling Bangalore → Singapore → Bali in June 2026. I have a 14-hour transit at Changi, which feels like the perfect chance to step out and explore Singapore. My questions: Am I eligible for the Free Singapore Tour with just an Indian passport + Bali visa, or do I need a separate Singapore visa / VFTF qualifying visa (US/UK/Schengen, etc.) to clear immigration? If eligible — how do I apply? Is it booked online in advance or registered at the airport counter on arrival? If not eligible — what are the best ways to spend a 14-hour transit inside Changi's transit area? Any must-do experiences, free amenities, or rest options you'd recommend for a long layover? Would really appreciate your guidance — your blog has been super helpful in planning this trip! Thanks in advance.

By: Mukesh Shobhana

Mukesh Shobhana — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:45:07 +0000

I am having Indian passport and traveling to Bali through Singapore airlines. While returning layover is 8 hrs. Am I eligible for free visa tour, 2.5 hrs in Singapore?

By: Indian Eagle

Indian Eagle — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:40:01 +0000

In reply to Sudha Biju. Hi Sudha! If you are eligible for Singapore's free 96-hour visa, you can opt for any of the short tours.

By: Sudha Biju

Sudha Biju — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:19:57 +0000

In reply to indianeagle.

I am traveling from India to Melbourne with a stop over at Singapore. I have 10 hours layover at Singapore.
Can I avail of the city tour

My flight from Singapore to Melbourne is via quantas

By: Jaya

Jaya — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:45:36 +0000

Hi Dr Raj, were you able to book the city tour? Do we need visa for it. I am also travelling from Bangalore to Bali with 23 hrs layover in Singapore and have the same question for the city tour.
Please let me know if you have any information.

By: Dr Tilak Raj M

Dr Tilak Raj M — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:19:04 +0000

Hi i am doctor from India with an Indian passport Travelling from Chennai to Bali with bali visa and then Traveling from Bali to India with a transit at Singapore..Want to go on the city tour during return do I need a visa for Singapore entry
Please help me
Thanks

By: raj

raj — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:26:18 +0000

hi i m travelling from india to australia via singapore and i have australian visa valid for 2 years and i have 16hrs layover. am i eligible for vftf singapore ? can i go out of airport and explore singapore

By: Diksha Naik

Diksha Naik — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:20:05 +0000

Hello I’m traveling from inda to nz and I have 15 hours layover in Singapore . I am planning to go on free Singapore tour I have one doubt do I require visa for that?

By: Roy

Roy — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:08:45 +0000

In reply to indianeagle. Hi I have H1B visa stamped but with only 3 days validity travelling from US to India thru Singapore Airways with 12 hours layover. Am I eligible for VFTF ? Or the h1b visa has to be valid for more time period than that? Thanks

By: Kapil Soni

Kapil Soni — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:09:03 +0000

In reply to indianeagle. Hello sir Maine Indian passport dharak hu mujhe Australia jana hai to Kya Maine Ek din Singapore ruk kar ghum sakta hu bina visa k