The new visa will allow travellers to visit Australia for up to three months at a time, over a six-year period, with a single application.
Singaporeans will have exclusive access to a new long-term, multiple-entry visa option by January 1, 2018, making it easier to travel to Australia for business and pleasure.
The new visa will allow travellers to visit Australia for up to three months at a time, over a six-year period, with a single application.
The new visa option was announced during the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s official visit to Singapore last week.
The two countries have also announced a new reciprocal Work and Holiday Maker programme will commence on August 1 this year.
With up to 500 places per year, the programme will allow young people from Australia and Singapore to undertake short-term work or study.
Last financial year, more than 230,000 Australia visitors visas were granted to travellers from Singapore, up 16% compared with the previous year.
Details of the new arrangements will be made available at the Australian Visa Application Centre's website in Singapore.