If you are on a work pass and wondering what a polyclinic visit costs, the short answer is about S$84 to S$90 for a standard adult consultation, before any medicine or tests. That is the price with no subsidy at all, and it is the same whether you hold an Employment Pass, an S Pass or a Work Permit.
Before you read. This is personal experience and opinion, not medical or financial advice. The figures below are what each polyclinic group published on the “last checked” date above. They are revised from time to time, so confirm on the clinic’s own page before you go.
The fee at each polyclinic group
Singapore’s polyclinics run in three groups, and each sets its own fees. For an ordinary adult consultation at a general clinic:
| Polyclinic group | Citizen | Permanent resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| SingHealth | S$19.60 | S$39.70 | S$90.36 |
| NHG (general clinic) | S$19.60 | S$45.80 | S$88.40 |
| NUP | S$19.60 | S$43.50 | S$83.71 |
Three things stand out. First, citizens pay the same everywhere because the government sets the subsidy. Second, the foreigner rate is more than four times the citizen rate. Third, the foreigner rate is not the same across groups: the gap between the cheapest and the dearest here is nearly S$7, which is small, but it is a reminder that “the polyclinic fee” is not one number. Which group your nearest polyclinic belongs to is on the clinic’s own page.
NUP’s page says its medical consultation fees took effect on 1 September 2026. The SingHealth and NHG pages show no date, so treat every figure here as a guide, not a quote.
Who counts as a non-resident
Anyone who is not a Singapore citizen or permanent resident pays the non-resident column. In practice that means a work pass holder, an S Pass holder, a Dependant’s Pass holder or a student. The fee follows your residency status, not the type of pass or your salary, and the subsidy that citizens and PRs receive is not available to you. If you hold an unusual pass and are unsure which column applies, ask at the registration counter before you are seen.
GST is part of it too. NUP states that non-resident fees include GST and that non-residents get no GST subsidy. SingHealth’s page adds that the Government absorbs GST only for subsidised patients.
What the consultation fee does not cover
The number in the table is the doctor’s consultation. Medicine, blood tests, X-rays, vaccinations, dressings and similar items are charged on top. NUP lists these as separate charges. NHG says laboratory and radiology fees are charged separately for its Family Physician clinics. None of the three pages gives a single price for a “typical visit”, so a realistic bill for a visit with a prescription and one test is a good deal above the consultation fee alone.
NUP also asks non-residents for an S$85 deposit at registration. The SingHealth and NHG pages do not mention a deposit for medical visits, so ask when you book.
General clinic or Family Physician clinic
Some polyclinics run a Family Physician clinic for patients who want to see the same doctor each time. It costs more, and the non-resident fee is S$118.81 at NHG and S$103.55 at NUP. If you are sent to one, you will pay that rate instead of the general-clinic fee above.
Dental
Polyclinic dental care is a separate price list. A non-resident adult consultation is S$52.10 to S$89.93 at NHG and S$52.10 to S$89.38 at NUP, depending on the treatment, and the first visit usually includes an examination and diagnosis fee. Cleaning, fillings and X-rays are extra. NHG asks for an S$8 refundable deposit when you book a dental appointment, and NUP’s emergency dental walk-in for a non-resident is S$94.61.
How this compares with a private GP
A neighbourhood GP usually charges S$30 to S$80 for a consultation, plus S$10 to S$40 for medicine dispensed on the spot, and the wait is much shorter. For most everyday problems that makes a GP the cheaper and faster route for a foreigner, which is the opposite of the advice residents give. The full picture, including 24-hour clinics, A&E and what insurance you need, is in healthcare for foreigners in Singapore.
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