Singapore Tourist Pass | STP Pricing, Where to Buy and Return | How to refund and extend | Transit Link Map | Singapore | 2023

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SG Tourist Pass

The Singapore Tourist Pass is available 1 to 3 days and costs $10/$16/$20 respectively with an additional $10 rental deposit refundable upon return of the tourist pass. The same fee applies to children, adult and senior citizens. There is also a $25 3 day tourist pass with no deposit. If you are coming from Changi Airport, you can also buy the Singapore Tourist Pass Plus for $38. This tourist pass is non refundable and comes with additional perks including a free 1 hour walking tour.

You can check Changi Recommends for more details on the Singapore Tourist Pass Plus

The SG Tourist Pass must be used on consecutive days and the card must be returned within 5 days from the date the tourist pass is issued to get the refund. If you need to extend the card, you must first return the card at the transit link offices listed below, get your deposit refunded and buy another 1-3 days tourist pass and pay the deposit again. There is no limit on how many times you can buy the tourist pass. Failure to return the card will forfeit the deposit but you can keep the card as a souvenir. The card can also be used as a regular EZ Link card and can be used to top up for regular fares.

If your tourist pass is already expired (after 1-3 days validity) and you need to go to the MRT station for the refund, you can either top up your ezlink card or use your debit / credit card with paywave (NFC) feature to pay for your Bus or MRT fare. Single Journey Tickets are no longer available. Note that using your debit / credit card are subject to currency fluctuations and surcharges. The fares are computed based on the distance but there if you are connecting from bus to train, certain criteria must be met to consider it for a single charge.

How to use the Singapore Tourist Pass?

The SG Tourist pass can be used for unlimited bus, mrt and lrt rides except for premium services such as Sentosa Express, RWS8 (Bus to Resorts World), Night Owl, NightRider, Chinatown Direct, Express buses as well as other premium and niche bus services. To use the Tourist Pass, tap it upon entry on the bus or MRT Station and tap out upon exit.

If you are in VivoCity Harbourfront going to Resorts World Sentosa, you cannot use the Tourist Pass to Ride the RWS8 bus. You will be asked to pay separtely. Alternatively, you can ride the Sentosa Express Tram which is offering free ride until Dec 31, 2022. You can also choose to walk from Vivo City to Resorts World.

Maximizing the Tourist Pass

Singapore bus fares typically range from S$0.73 to S$1.66, while MRT fares range from S$0.83 to S$1.95. If you are using the 3 days pass for $20, that will be an average of $6.66 or 5 bus and train rides per day. If coming from the airport, you will be able to make the most of the tourist pass going to your hotel and then to the tourist spots you have planned for the day. If you are staying for 4 to 5 days in singapore, plan out to return the tourist spot on the 4th day and buy another 1-2 days tourist pass. You will just have to pay separately for the fare going to the MRT Station from your hotel by topping up the tourist pass as a regular ezlink card or use your debit / credit card with paywave (NFC) / Apple Pay.

The validity of the card is up to the last train or bus for the day.

If you are thinking whether to use the train or bus to go to your destination, check the bus routes first as some buses will pass several stops before reaching the destination. Meanwhile, the trains are split from 1-2 kms and there may not be a nearby train station from your destination. It is best to combine the train and buses for maximum efficiency and to save time.