Do Malaysians pay the Singapore casino entry fee?
No, Malaysians do not pay the Singapore casino entry fee. Singapore’s casino entry levy applies only to Singapore citizens and permanent residents5. Travel guides and the Act’s wording agree that foreign visitors, including Malaysians, do not pay a levy2. Marina Bay Sands runs separate lanes for Singaporeans/PRs and for foreigners, with an ID check6 at its casino entrances.
The levy for locals has been the same since 2019, with one hiccup: the higher rate lapsed by oversight on 4 April 2024 and was restored by order on 8 May 20241.
| Who | Entry levy | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign visitors (including Malaysians) | None2 | Not applicable |
| Singapore citizens and PRs, daily | S$1501 | 24 hours |
| Singapore citizens and PRs, annual | S$3,0001 | 12 months |
Citizens or PRs who enter without paying can be fined up to S$1,5003. That penalty does not concern foreign visitors. Casinos may not refund the levy in any form: in 2026 Resorts World Sentosa was fined S$600,000 for giving about 3,400 levy payers hotel stays, concert tickets and Universal Studios entry7.
What ID do Malaysians need to enter a Singapore casino?
Malaysians should bring a passport to enter a Singapore casino. Marina Bay Sands accepts foreign passports with a short-term immigration pass, or a work pass with photo6 from non-residents. Whether the casinos accept a Malaysian MyKad is unconfirmed6: no operator or regulator source we could find mentions it, so don’t rely on it.
You need the passport anyway to cross the border. Singapore’s immigration authority asks Malaysians for a passport valid for at least 6 months and the free SG Arrival Card, submitted within 3 days before arrival8.
How old do you have to be to enter a Singapore casino?
You must be 21 or older3 to enter either Singapore casino. The 2024 amendments raised the penalty for minors who refuse to give particulars or use false age evidence to up to S$10,0003.
Which casinos are there in Singapore?
Singapore has two casinos, Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa4. Both opened in 2010.
| Detail | Marina Bay Sands | Resorts World Sentosa |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | Las Vegas Sands9 | Genting Singapore10 |
| Casino opened | 27 April 2010 (soft opening)11 | 14 February 201010 |
| Size | 557 tables and 2,940 slots on average in Q3 20269 | more than 550 tables and 2,400 slots, as reported in 202412 |
| Loyalty programme | Sands Rewards13 | Genting Rewards (2020 source)14 |
| Full guide | Marina Bay Sands casino | Resorts World Sentosa casino |
Despite the shared “Resorts World” name, Resorts World Sentosa belongs to Genting Singapore, while the Malaysian resort, Resorts World Genting, is run by Genting Malaysia. For the Malaysian side, see the Genting casino guide.
How do you get from Malaysia to Singapore?
From Johor Bahru, the KTM Shuttle Tebrau train runs between JB Sentral and Woodlands in about 5 minutes, with a reported RM5 one-way fare for Malaysians who verify their identity card in the KTMB app15. Check the current fare with KTMB before you travel, because guides disagree.
The new Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link, from Bukit Chagar to Woodlands North, is now due to open in February 202716 after a delay announced in October 2026.
We have not yet sourced bus, car or flight details, so they are not covered here.
What rules apply inside Singapore casinos?
Singapore’s regulator is the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)1. Recent changes to the Casino Control Act that affect visitors:
- Recording the play patterns of non-card games, such as gaming machines, and pulling back a bet once the outcome is known became offences in 20243. Which of these provisions are already in force is not confirmed.
- Whether photography in general is banned on the casino floor is unconfirmed5.
- Dress codes, opening hours and minimum bets are not published by either operator in any source we could read. Travel blogs report figures for Marina Bay Sands, covered on its venue page with their source.
Can Malaysians self-exclude from Singapore casinos?
Yes, Malaysians can self-exclude from Singapore casinos. Self-exclusion is run by Singapore’s National Council on Problem Gambling, and foreigners can apply as well as citizens and PRs17. Our responsible gambling page lists Malaysian support lines and Genting’s own self-exclusion scheme.
Which other casinos abroad can Malaysians visit?
Beyond Singapore, Malaysians can also visit legal casinos in Macau, the Philippines and South Korea. Rules differ by country, so check each guide before you book.