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Suitability of Location

Existence of Massage Establishment outlets in the vicinity of a proposed location does not automatically indicate that your application would be approved as other factors such as the law and order situation are taken into consideration when assessing your application. You may refer to “Unsuitable Location for Massage Establishments” which serves only as a general guide for potential applicants to check if the premises falls within an area where new massage establishments may be considered.

Applicants may wish to note that new Massage Establishment licences are unlikely to be granted at the following locations.  This is to manage the number of massage establishments and minimise inconvenience to the community in these areas.

  1. Balestier
  2. Boat Quay & Upper Circular Road
  3. Chinatown
  4. Geylang
  5. Jalan Besar
  6. Joo Chiat
  7. Kampong Glam
  8. Little India
  9. Macpherson
  10. Tiong Bahru
  11. Upper Paya Lebar
  12. Upper Thomson
  13. Fortune Centre
  14. Golden Mile Complex & Golden Mile Tower
  15. Orchard Towers
  16. People’s Park Complex & People’s Park Centre
  17. Roxy Square
  18. Space @ Kovan & Vibes @ Kovan
  19. Tanjong Pagar Plaza
  20. Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre

Please note that the list of locations is non-exhaustive and serves only as a general guide.  The existence of other massage establishments in the vicinity is not an indication that an application for a new licence would be approved. Every application will be assessed on its own merits.  Massage establishment licences are also not transferable.

Applicants should ensure that their application for a Massage Establishment licence is approved before making any financial commitment or entering into any contractual agreement.

Active Staff List For existing licensee who wish to retrieve their active staff list, please log in with Singpass to generate the list.
Relevant Recognised Certification  
  • At least 80% of masseuses employed in the massage establishment at any given time must hold the Required Certification as recognised by the Licensing Officer.
  • Any untrained masseuses will be provisionally registered as trainees and must obtain the necessary certification, recognised by Police Regulatory Department, within six months from the date of first registration.
  • Trainees who do not obtain the necessary certification after six months from their first registration will not be allowed to work in any Massage Establishment until they obtain the necessary certification.

*Not applicable for Category 3

Massage Establishments Regulatory Framework 2026  You may click on download to view the "MERF" 2026.