Yes. Tourists without Singpass can buy a single-entry swim pass from staff at an ActiveSG pool. Choose the exact swimming complex and ask about the pass at the entrance. ActiveSG’s guidance distinguishes single-entry access from booking facilities or registering for programmes, which visitors without Singpass cannot do through MyActiveSG+.
Check the standard rate and the operating hours of the pool you actually want. A complex can be open while its feature pool or one of its other pools is closed. A family wanting water play and a swimmer wanting lanes can use the same facility directory to make different choices. ActiveSG guidance for visitors
- Pick an ActiveSG swimming complex near your route.
- Check the specific pool, its hours and any closures.
- Ask staff for a single-entry swim pass without Singpass.
- Confirm the rate, payment method and rules for everyone in your group.
- Bring suitable swimwear, a towel and a bag for wet clothes.
Choose between a normal and special-feature complex
Use the facility directory to identify the type of pool that matches the outing. For laps, look for the competition or training pool and check when it is available. For a child who wants to splash, confirm the depth, facilities and opening hours of the relevant pool. One opening time can apply to only part of the complex. ActiveSG swimming pool directory
Jalan Besar Swimming Complex is one city-area option to check if you are staying nearby. Its official listing distinguishes certain early hours when only the competition pool is available. A family looking for a different pool should confirm the later opening time for that area. Jalan Besar facility listing
Buy the pass at the pool
Tell staff that you are visiting Singapore and do not have Singpass. Ask for the single-entry swim pass for that site and confirm how you should enter and exit. If you are bringing a child or someone who plans to watch from the poolside, ask whether they need their own pass and what rate applies before paying. ActiveSG guidance on passes without Singpass
Read the standard-rate column
ActiveSG currently lists standard adult rates of S$1.30 on ordinary weekdays and S$1.70 on weekends and public holidays at normal complexes. For special-feature complexes, the corresponding rates are S$2 and S$2.60. Check the current listing and confirm the amount for your party. Resident concessions and certain membership passes have their own conditions. ActiveSG individual rates
| Complex | Weekdays excluding holidays | Weekends and public holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | S$1.30 | S$1.70 |
| Special features | S$2.00 | S$2.60 |
Check access before packing your swim bag
Look at the closure page as well as the facility’s weekly schedule. If you need a step-free entrance, accessible changing room or assistance entering the water, check the relevant facility details and call ahead about the exact arrangement. ActiveSG facility closures · Inclusive swimming pool directory
Pack swimwear, a towel and a bag for wet items. Ask staff about pool rules and the facilities you may use. Follow lifeguard directions if the weather changes, and plan a nearby indoor stop in case a storm interrupts the swim. Keep children within the level of supervision their swimming ability requires.
Plan a short swim between other outings
For a morning swim, find a pool within easy reach of your accommodation or first stop. Confirm which pool opens early and leave time to change before heading out again. For an afternoon family swim, pick a nearby alternative if the feature pool is closed. Keep wet clothes in a separate bag when the group moves on to a meal or another attraction.
Frequently asked questions
Do tourists need to create a MyActiveSG+ account for one swim?
ActiveSG says people without Singpass can approach staff for single-entry passes. Check the pool’s own opening and admission arrangements before travelling.
Does a feature-pool pass guarantee that the slides are operating?
Check the exact feature and date. The facility may have separate operating hours or a temporary closure for that area.
Can I buy a pass at one complex and visit another the same day?
Treat a single-entry pass as admission for one visit. Ask the staff at the facility you plan to use which pass you should buy.
Tourist swim checklist to save
- Exact facility and pool confirmed.
- Hours and closure notices checked.
- Single-entry pass and payment method confirmed at the entrance.
- Swimsuit, towel and wet bag packed.
- Weather backup ready.