The Embassy of Singapore in the United States is located in Washington, D.C., and represents Singapore in the United States, serving Singaporean citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 3501 International Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States |
| Telephone | +1 202-537-3100 |
| Fax | +1 202-537-0876 |
| Website | mfa.gov.sg/washington |
| Head of Mission | Tuck Yew Lui, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Congressional Directory. Call or e-mail the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in the Van Ness area of Washington, D.C., about 5.6 km in a straight line from the White House; the nearest large airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 10 km away. The nearest Metro station is Van Ness–UDC (less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Embassy of Singapore in the United States
The ambassador is Tuck Yew Lui, who presented the credentials on 30 June 2023, according to the State Department’s Order of Precedence. According to the Singapore foreign ministry (accessed 22 October 2026), Singapore has 1 consulate general in the United States: San Francisco. In Singapore, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Singapore (sg.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Do Singaporean citizens need a visa for the United States?
Singapore takes part in the US Visa Waiver Program: its citizens can visit the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days without a visa, but they need an approved ESTA travel authorisation before travelling (Department of Homeland Security; 8 CFR 217.2).
Other embassies in Washington, D.C.
179 other countries are represented in Washington, D.C., among them: Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), Somalia (embassy), South Africa (embassy), South Sudan (embassy), Spain (embassy), Sri Lanka (embassy), Sudan (embassy), Suriname (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Tajikistan (embassy), Tanzania (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Timor-Leste (embassy), Togo (embassy), Trinidad and Tobago (embassy), Tunisia (embassy), Turkmenistan (embassy), Türkiye (embassy). The full list of all 180 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The eleven US federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, one that falls on a Sunday on the Monday after – in 2027, for example, on 18 June, 5 July and 24 December. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Singapore.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Singaporean citizens should call the embassy on +1 202-537-3100. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Singapore can contact the U.S. Embassy in Singapore.
Diplomatic missions of Singapore in the United States
Singapore in the United States
- Washington, D.C. – Embassy of Singapore in the United States (this page)
- San Francisco – Consulate General (California)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Singapore in the United States
Does Singapore have consulates in the United States?
Yes. The Congressional Directory lists consular offices in 1 US city, including San Francisco.
Have you visited this office recently? Share your experience – for example the waiting time, how you got an appointment or which documents were asked for. Your tips help the next visitors and are published after review.
Details checked on 22 October 2026. Sources: Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Corps Order of Precedence (as of 5 October 2026), U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Visa Waiver Program, U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help), mfa.gov.sg/washington.
Visitor experiences
No experiences have been shared yet. Have you visited the Singapore Embassy Washington? Your tips help other visitors.