Can you leave the airport?
Indian citizens need a Singapore visa to leave the airport, including to visit Jewel Changi. Some may qualify for the Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF) if they hold certain valid visas (such as from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, Germany or Switzerland) and are travelling to/from those countries. Check the exact conditions.
Airside vs landside: what it means
You stay in the international transit area and never pass passport control.
You clear immigration to collect bags, change airports, use an outside hotel or visit the city. This always needs entry permission for Singapore.
Tips before you book
- Jewel Changi is outside immigration. Without entry permission you can't visit it.
Layover guides for Singapore
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a transit visa for Singapore?
Usually no, if you stay airside. Indian citizens don't need a visa to transit Singapore Changi if they stay in the airside transit area and have a confirmed onward flight.
Can Indian citizens leave the airport during a layover in Singapore?
Indian citizens need a Singapore visa to leave the airport, including to visit Jewel Changi. Some may qualify for the Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF) if they hold certain valid visas (such as from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, Germany or Switzerland) and are travelling to/from those countries. Check the exact conditions.
Other transit rules for Indian passport holders
Official sources
Last checked against these sources on 3 November 2026. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source or your airline before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.