Application for Exemption

Application for Exemption

Exemptions only apply to the following categories of accommodation as prescribed under Section 41 of the Hotels Licensing Regulations:

• Student hostels approved by the Board; and
• Residential clubs and other institutions approved by the Board*

With effect from 1 January 2025, accommodations that do not require a hotel licence will be prescribed within the Hotels Licensing Regulations and are no longer required to apply for separate exemption approval.

*Note: Exemption approvals granted to residential clubs and other institutions prior to 1 January 2025 will only be valid until 31 March 2025. Such entities are required to obtain a hotel licence by 1 April 2025 if they wish to provide accommodations to non-members.

At A Glance

Submission of Application

1. Application for exemption has to be made by completing and submitting the Exemption Form which can be found under templates and forms.

2. Applicants are to submit the documents and information set out below:

   • Application form for Exemption under the Hotels Act & Regulations
   • Grant of Written Permission from Urban Redevelopment Authority
   • ACRA business profile of entity

3. The Hotels Licensing Board may request for further information in addition to those stated in item 2.

4. The application form and supporting documents can be submitted by email to hlb_info@hlb.gov.sg.

   If there are any changes in the organisation’s details after the submission of the application form, the Hotels Licensing Board must be informed in writing immediately.

Approval Process

1. The Board will inform you of the outcome of the application in writing.

2. For further clarification, please email hlb_info@hlb.gov.sg or call 6736 6622.