Overview of Licensing
Gain insights into the types of licensing and policies that we manage and support.
Last updated 22 January 2025
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) manages the regulatory environment for hotels, tourist guides, travel agents, and cruise terminals. This includes licensing, ensuring compliance as well as policy and regulatory reviews.
Cruise Terminal Licence
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Under Section 29A(1) of the Singapore Tourism Board Act 1963, any person who operates a cruise terminal must hold a valid cruise terminal licence. | Find Out More |
Hotel Licence
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Under the Hotels Act 1954, any premises with 4 or more rooms carrying out the business of providing accommodation as a hotel would need to possess a valid hotel licence issued by the Singapore Hotels Licensing Board (HLB). | Find Out More |
Non-Renewable Temporary Occupation Licence (NRTOL)
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Non-Renewable Temporary Occupation Licence (NRTOL) is an application for events held on Orchard Road Pedestrian Mall (State Land) on a short-term, temporary basis. | Find Out More |
Travel Agent Licence
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Under the Travel Agents Act 1975, local companies or persons in the business of making travel arrangements or conducting tours, whether in Singapore or abroad, must hold a valid Travel Agent Licence. | Find Out More |
Tourist Guide Licence
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Under the Singapore Tourism Board Act 1963, any individuals providing guiding services to tourists in Singapore for remuneration must hold a valid Tourist Guide Licence. | Find Out More |