Hong Kong and Singapore are two of Asia's main business and travel hubs, and many people who obtain a second passport travel to one of them. The good news is that with a Dominica or Vanuatu passport neither needs a visa in advance for a visit. But both have conditions you should know before you travel. This article is based on the official pages of Hong Kong's Immigration Department (ImmD) and Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), checked on 26 October 2026.
At a glance
| Topic | Hong Kong | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Visa for Dominica and Vanuatu nationals | Not needed; up to 90 days | The two countries are not on the list of those needing a visa |
| Before travel | — | The SG Arrival Card (SGAC), free, at most 3 days before arrival |
| Passport validity | The official page gives no figure | At least 6 months |
| Onward or return ticket | Needed, except in transit to the Chinese Mainland or Macao | Proof of onward travel needed |
| Enough money | Needed, for the whole stay without working | Sufficient cash advised |
| Length of stay | Up to 90 days | The period shown on the electronic visit pass (e-Pass) |
Hong Kong
According to the official "visit visa and entry permit" page of Hong Kong's Immigration Department (updated in August 2026), the table in paragraph 12 gives a visa-free period of "90 days" for "Dominica (Commonwealth of)" and for "Vanuatu".
Entry conditions
- Enough money. Visitors must have adequate funds for the whole stay without working (paragraph 5).
- Ticket. An onward or return ticket is needed, unless the traveller is in transit to the Chinese Mainland or Macao (paragraph 5).
- The officer's discretion. The official page states that Hong Kong's immigration authorities have the right to refuse anyone permission to land, even if they meet the conditions.
What visitors may not do
Under paragraph 6, a visitor may not:
- take up employment, paid or unpaid;
- establish or join a business;
- enrol as a student at a school or university.
Work, study, business or residence needs a separate visa or entry permit, which must be obtained before travel (paragraphs 4 and 11). A change of status after arrival is not normally permitted, except in "the most unusual circumstances" (paragraph 6). Anyone who wants to stay beyond the visa-free period must get a visa before travelling (paragraph 5).
A note about the Chinese Mainland
Hong Kong has its own entry rules. Visa-free entry to Hong Kong does not mean visa-free entry to the Chinese Mainland; check the Mainland's rules separately before you travel there.
Singapore
Is a visa needed
ICA's official "visa requirements" page (updated on 25 June 2026) lists only the countries and territories whose nationals need a visa. Dominica and Vanuatu are not on that list. ICA suggests contacting it through its enquiry form, with a copy of your travel document, if you are unsure.
Entry conditions
According to the official "entering Singapore" page (updated on 29 September 2026):
- Passport. All travellers, except Singapore passport holders, must have a passport with at least 6 months' validity.
- Onward travel and funds. Short-term travellers should have proof of onward travel (tickets or the visa for their next destination) and carry sufficient cash.
- Biometrics. Fingerprints and facial and iris images are taken on entry.
- Yellow fever. Anyone who was in a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the 6 days before arrival (or spent more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in such a country) must show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
The SG Arrival Card (SGAC)
According to the official SGAC page:
- All travellers must submit the SG Arrival Card with an electronic health declaration; transit passengers who do not pass through immigration are exempt.
- It must be submitted "within three (3) days (including the day of arrival) before arrival".
- Submission is free, through the SGAC e-Service on ICA's website or the MyICA app.
- ICA warns that it does not support services of commercial entities that charge a fee to submit the card, and that these entities are not affiliated with ICA.
- False health declarations may be prosecuted under the Infectious Diseases Act.
Length of stay
ICA publishes no fixed length of stay for visitors. The permitted period appears on the electronic visit pass (e-Pass), which is retrieved from the official portal after arrival. Anyone who wants to stay longer must apply online for a visit pass extension before it ends, subject to ICA's approval.
Example: a short business trip on a Dominica passport
A traveller on a Dominica passport with 5 months left on it wants to spend 10 days in Hong Kong and then 5 days in Singapore to meet business partners.
| Question | Hong Kong | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | Not needed; 10 days is less than 90 | Not needed |
| A passport valid for 5 more months | The official page sets no figure; also check with the airline | Not enough; at least 6 months is needed, so the passport must be renewed |
| Ticket | The Hong Kong to Singapore ticket meets the onward travel condition | A ticket out of Singapore is needed |
| Before travel | — | The free SGAC within 3 days before arrival |
| Business meetings | The official page bans employment and establishing or joining a business; ask ImmD about business meetings | Ask ICA or Singapore's Ministry of Manpower about any business activity |
Practical tips
- Before travelling to Singapore, make sure your passport has 6 months' validity.
- Fill in the SGAC only on ICA's site or the MyICA app; it is free.
- For Hong Kong, carry an onward or return ticket and proof of enough money.
- Visa-free means visiting only; work, study or setting up a business needs a separate visa.
- See the full list of visa-free countries in "Travelling on a Dominica passport: visa-free countries and visa countries" and "Travelling on a Vanuatu passport: visa-free countries and recent changes".
Royal Golden does not handle Hong Kong or Singapore visa applications and does not give immigration advice for either. This article is general information, and the decision on entry rests with each country's border officers.
Sources
- Hong Kong Immigration Department, visit visa and entry permit (updated August 2026) — https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html (checked on 26 October 2026)
- ICA Singapore, visa requirements (updated 25 June 2026) — https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements (checked on 26 October 2026)
- ICA Singapore, entering Singapore (updated 29 September 2026) — https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore (checked on 26 October 2026)
- ICA Singapore, SG Arrival Card (updated 18 September 2024) — https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/sg-arrival-card (checked on 26 October 2026)