Cancelling hotel and staying with a friend after getting a Singapore visa

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Personal experience here:

I was residing in Singapore on a work visa (E-Pass as they call it). And my friends were to visit me on a leisure trip. They initially booked an Airbnb to get a visa, and then realised they could stay with me. So they cancelled the airbnb and stayed at my place for about a week.

Singapore is very strict but friendly. They encourage tourism and will guide you. But when questioned by the ICA officers, be honest and do tell them how your plans changed.

My friends and I all hold Indian passports.

Make sure:

  1. Your friend is a legal resident of Singapore (citizen/PR/E Pass/S Pass holder)
  2. Assuming you got an e-visa, take a print of it (or two). The visa generally doesn't mention a place of stay.
  3. You fill the embarkation card correctly with your friend's address.

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This happened late last year. Nowadays, with Singapore pushing towards automation, one doesn't require the card at exit, but keep it safe with you all the times.

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