Whether you need a transit visa for Singapore in 2026 depends on your nationality and the length of your layover. Many travelers, including those from the US, UK, EU, and Australia, can transit freely through Changi Airport without a visa. For nationals of countries like India, China, and the CIS, Singapore offers a 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF). To qualify, you must have a valid onward flight ticket departing within 96 hours and, crucially, you must possess a valid visa or long-term pass from one of eight "Schengen" or high-security countries (including the US, UK, Japan, or Germany). If you do not meet the VFTF criteria and wish to leave the airport or "clear immigration" to stay in a hotel during a long layover, you must apply for a standard entry visa in advance. However, if you remain within the transit area of the airport (airside), no visa is required regardless of nationality, allowing you to enjoy Changi's world-class lounges and amenities.