List of ambassadors of Singapore

Last updated August 12, 2025

This is a list of ambassadors, high commissioners and permanent representatives of the Republic of Singapore to other countries and international organisations. Singapore has a total of 27 resident ambassadors/high commissioners (some of whom are concurrently accredited to other countries), 4 resident permanent representatives, and 39 non-resident ambassadors.

List of ambassadors

Host Country	Location of embassy	Current ambassador	Date of appointment^[a]	Concurrent accreditation
Belgium	Brussels ^[1]	Lim Hong Huai	9 February 2021	EU Luxembourg Netherlands Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Cambodia	Phnom Penh ^[2]	Teo Lay Cheng	24 November 2020
Egypt	Cairo ^[3]	Dominic Goh	29 August 2019	Libya
France	Paris ^[4]	Foo Teow Lee	13 July 2021	Portugal
Germany	Berlin ^[5]	Lee Chong Hock	24 August 2023
Indonesia	Jakarta ^[6]	Kwok Fook Seng	28 June 2022
Japan	Tokyo ^[7]	Ong Eng Chuan	12 June 2023
Laos	Vientiane ^[8]	Sudesh Keshavlal Maniar	16 August 2023
Myanmar	Yangon ^[9]	Vanessa Chan	29 November 2017
People's Republic of China	Beijing ^[10]	Peter Tan	25 April 2023
Philippines	Manila ^[11]	Constance See	30 May 2023
Qatar	Doha ^[12]	Pong Kok Tian	18 February 2025
Russia	Moscow ^[13]	Mark Neo	25 July 2023
Saudi Arabia	Riyadh ^[14]	S. Premjith	29 August 2023	Bahrain
South Korea	Seoul ^[15]	Eric Teo	25 July 2019	Mongolia
Thailand	Bangkok ^[16]	Catherine Wong	31 October 2023
Turkey	Ankara ^[17]	Kok Li Peng	29 August 2023
United Arab Emirates	Abu Dhabi ^[18]	Kamal R. Vaswani	23 January 2020
United States	Washington, D.C. ^[19]	Lui Tuck Yew	30 May 2023
Vietnam	Hanoi ^[20]	Jaya Ratnam	19 January 2021

List of high commissioners

A high commissioner heads a high commission, just as an ambassador heads an embassy. High commissioners are therefore also of ambassadorial rank. The term high commission is used to refer to the diplomatic mission of one former British colony - or the United Kingdom - in another (i.e. diplomatic missions within the Commonwealth of Nations).

Host country	Location of high commission	Current high commissioner	Date of appointment^[a]	Concurrent accreditation
Australia	Canberra ^[21]	Anil Kumar Nayar	19 July 2022
Brunei	Bandar Seri Begawan ^[22]	Lawrence Bay	25 July 2023
India	New Delhi ^[23]	Simon Wong	30 June 2020	Bhutan Nepal
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur ^[24]	Vanu Gopala Menon	29 October 2014
New Zealand	Wellington ^[25]	William Tan	29 August 2023
South Africa	Pretoria ^[26]	Zainal Arif Mantaha	31 August 2021	Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia Zimbabwe
United Kingdom	London ^[27]	Ng Teck Hean	29 August 2023	Iceland Ireland

List of permanent representatives

A permanent representative heads a diplomatic mission to an international organisation. They are also of ambassadorial rank.

Host organisation	Location of permanent mission	Current permanent representative	Date of appointment^[a]	Concurrent accreditation
Association of Southeast Asian Nations	Jakarta ^[28]	Kok Li Peng	31 January 2019
United Nations	New York City ^[29]	Burhan Gafoor	28 July 2016
	Geneva ^[30]	Umej Singh Bhatia	27 June 2019	International Labour Organization International Telecommunication Union World Health Organization etc.
	Vienna ^[31]	Umej Singh Bhatia	27 June 2019	International Atomic Energy Agency Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization International Narcotics Control Board etc.
World Trade Organization	Geneva ^[30]	Tan Hung Seng	31 January 2019	World Intellectual Property Organization

List of non-resident ambassadors, high commissioners, and permanent representatives

In view of Singapore's small population and limited resources, it is not tenable for Singapore to have resident missions in all countries with which it has diplomatic relations. Instead, Singapore appoints non-resident ambassadors (NRAs) or non-resident high commissioners (NRHCs) to certain countries. NRAs/NRHCs are resident in Singapore, but make regular representational visits to their country of accreditation. They are typically non-diplomats, though some are former diplomats. When on representational visits or while performing other official duties, NRAs/NRHCs have the same powers and authority as resident heads of mission.

Country/Organisation of accreditation	Title	Current appointment holder	Date of appointment^[a]
African Union	Ambassador	A. Selverajah^[b]	13 July 2021
Algeria	Ambassador	Mohammad Alami Musa	29 October 2013
Argentina	Ambassador	Leong Horn Kee	25 August 2020
Austria	Ambassador^[c]	Chan Heng Wing	27 April 2017
Brazil	Ambassador^[d]	Sam Goi	20 April 2018
CARICOM	Plenipotentiary Representative	Karen Tan	20 April 2018
Chile	Ambassador	Chong Siak Ching	30 July 2015
Colombia	Ambassador	Anthony Lim	11 January 2022
Costa Rica	Ambassador	Chaly Mah	14 February 2022
Cuba	Ambassador	Chua Kee Lock^[e]	23 January 2020
Czech Republic	Ambassador	Tan Soo Khoon	21 February 2007
Denmark	Ambassador	Tan Poh Hong	11 January 2022
Ethiopia	Ambassador	A. Selverajah^[b]	13 July 2021
Fiji	High Commissioner	Mary Seet-Cheng^[f]	25 February 2020
Finland	Ambassador	Vacant^[g]
Greece	Ambassador	Simon Tay	23 January 2020
Ghana	High Commissioner	Hawazi Daipi	22 December 2016
Holy See	Ambassador	Janet Ang	29 September 2020
Hungary	Ambassador	Ng Shin Ein	2013^[32]
Iran	Ambassador	Ong Keng Yong	29 October 2008
Israel ^[h]	Ambassador	Ian Mak	31 October 2023
Italy	Ambassador	Ow Chio Kiat	26 August 2015
Jordan	Ambassador	Shamsher Zaman	30 July 2015
Kazakhstan	Ambassador	Zulkifli Baharudin^[i]	28 May 2014
Kenya	High Commissioner	Yatiman Yusof	17 February 2008
Kuwait	Ambassador	Abu Bakar Mohd Nor	18 February 2025
Maldives	High Commissioner	Soo Kok Leng	24 November 2020
Mauritius	Ambassador	Lim Ming Yan	11 January 2022
Mexico	Ambassador	Gerald Balendran Singham	25 October 2022
Morocco	Ambassador	Vacant^[j]
Norway	Ambassador	Tan Wah Yeow	25 April 2019
Oman	Ambassador^[k]	Teng Theng Dar	26 March 2008
Pacific Islands Forum	Ambassador	Mary Seet-Cheng^[f]	25 February 2020
Pakistan	High Commissioner	Ishak Ismail	18 February 2025
Panama	Ambassador	Chua Kee Lock^[e]	23 January 2020
Peru	Ambassador	T. Jasudasen	13 July 2021
Poland	Ambassador	Loo Choon Yong	26 August 2015
Rwanda	High Commissioner	Jaspal Singh	9 February 2021
Slovakia	Ambassador	Chay Wai Chuen	25 June 2014
Spain	Ambassador	Jennie Chua	27 October 2020
Sri Lanka	High Commissioner	S. Chandra Das	28 May 2015
Sweden	High Commissioner	Andrew Kwan	28 May 2019
Switzerland	Ambassador	Andrew Toh	19 May 2016
Tanzania	High Commissioner	Douglas Foo	5 March 2019
Timor-Leste	Ambassador	Robin Hu	25 October 2022
Tunisia	Ambassador	Anthony Ang	29 September 2016
Ukraine	Ambassador	Simon Tensing de Cruz	24 September 2008^[l]
UNESCO	Permanent Delegate^[m]	Rosa Huey Daniel	19 July 2022
Uzbekistan	Ambassador	Zulkifli Baharudin^[i]	28 May 2014
Yemen	Ambassador	Vacant^[n]

Notes

1 2 3 4 The date of appointment refers to the date on which a Head of Mission receives their Letter of Credence from the President of the Republic of Singapore. This is different from the date the Head of Mission officially assumes post, which is when they present their credentials to the Head of State of their host country or the Secretary-General of their host organisation.
1 2 A. Selverajah is concurrently Non-Resident Ambassador to the African Union and Ethiopia.
↑ Singapore has a diplomatic mission in Vienna. However, it only serves as the Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna. It is not bilaterally accredited to Austria.
↑ Singapore has a resident embassy in Brasília. However, it is headed by a Chargé d'affaires who is of Minister-Counsellor rank.
1 2 Chua Kee Lock is concurrently Non-Resident Ambassador to Cuba and Panama.
1 2 Mary Seet-Cheng is concurrently Non-Resident High Commissioner to Fiji and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Pacific Islands Forum.
↑ Retired chief district judge Richard Magnus was appointed Non-Resident Ambassador to Finland on 31 August 2021. However, he passed away on 14 March 2022. As of October 2022, his successor has yet to be appointed.
↑ In March 2022, Singapore announced that it would establish a resident embassy in Tel Aviv.^[33] Once done, the Non-Resident Ambassador will likely be replaced by a resident Ambassador in Tel Aviv.
1 2 Zulkifli Baharudin is concurrently Non-Resident Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
↑ George Goh resigned to run for the 2023 Singaporean presidential election. His successor has yet to be announced.
↑ Singapore has a resident diplomatic mission in Muscat. However, it is a Consulate-General, headed by a Consul-General.
↑ From 2008 to 2012, Simong Tensing de Cruz served as Singapore's resident Ambassador in Moscow, with concurrent accreditation to Ukraine. Following the completion of his tenure in Moscow, he retained the position of Non-Resident Ambassador to Ukraine.
↑ In the Non-Resident Permanent Delegate's absence, the Deputy Chief of Mission in Paris serves as the Alternate Permanent Delegate.
↑ Helmi Talib resigned in 2020. His successor has yet to be announced.

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[fn1-1] 1 2 3 4 The date of appointment refers to the date on which a Head of Mission receives their Letter of Credence from the President of the Republic of Singapore. This is different from the date the Head of Mission officially assumes post, which is when they present their credentials to the Head of State of their host country or the Secretary-General of their host organisation.

[fn2-33] 1 2 A. Selverajah is concurrently Non-Resident Ambassador to the African Union and Ethiopia.

[34] Singapore has a diplomatic mission in Vienna. However, it only serves as the Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna. It is not bilaterally accredited to Austria.

[35] Singapore has a resident embassy in Brasília. However, it is headed by a Chargé d'affaires who is of Minister-Counsellor rank.

[fn4-36] 1 2 Chua Kee Lock is concurrently Non-Resident Ambassador to Cuba and Panama.

[fn3-37] 1 2 Mary Seet-Cheng is concurrently Non-Resident High Commissioner to Fiji and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Pacific Islands Forum.

[38] Retired chief district judge Richard Magnus was appointed Non-Resident Ambassador to Finland on 31 August 2021. However, he passed away on 14 March 2022. As of October 2022, his successor has yet to be appointed.

[41] In March 2022, Singapore announced that it would establish a resident embassy in Tel Aviv.^[33] Once done, the Non-Resident Ambassador will likely be replaced by a resident Ambassador in Tel Aviv.

[fn5-42] 1 2 Zulkifli Baharudin is concurrently Non-Resident Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

[43] George Goh resigned to run for the 2023 Singaporean presidential election. His successor has yet to be announced.

[44] Singapore has a resident diplomatic mission in Muscat. However, it is a Consulate-General, headed by a Consul-General.

[45] From 2008 to 2012, Simong Tensing de Cruz served as Singapore's resident Ambassador in Moscow, with concurrent accreditation to Ukraine. Following the completion of his tenure in Moscow, he retained the position of Non-Resident Ambassador to Ukraine.

[46] In the Non-Resident Permanent Delegate's absence, the Deputy Chief of Mission in Paris serves as the Alternate Permanent Delegate.

[47] Helmi Talib resigned in 2020. His successor has yet to be announced.

[2] Embassy of Singapore in Brussels

[3] Embassy of Singapore in Phnom Penh

[4] Embassy of Singapore in Cairo

[5] Embassy of Singapore in Paris

[6] Embassy of Singapore in Berlin

[7] Embassy of Singapore in Jakarta

[8] Embassy of Singapore in Tokyo

[9] Embassy of Singapore in Vientiane

[10] Embassy of Singapore in Yangon

[11] Embassy of Singapore in Beijing

[12] Embassy of Singapore in Manila

[13] Embassy of Singapore in Doha

[14] Embassy of Singapore in Moscow

[15] Embassy of Singapore in Riyadh

[16] Embassy of Singapore in Seoul

[17] Embassy of Singapore in Bangkok

[18] Embassy of Singapore in Ankara

[19] Embassy of Singapore in Abu Dhabi

[20] Embassy of Singapore in Washington, D.C.

[21] Embassy of Singapore in Hanoi

[22] High Commission of Singapore in Canberra

[23] Embassy of Singapore in Bandar Seri Begawan

[24] High Commission of Singapore in New Delhi

[25] High Commission of Singapore in Kuala Lumpur

[26] High Commission of Singapore in Wellington

[27] High Commission of Singapore in Pretoria

[28] High Commission of Singapore in London

[29] Permanent Mission of Singapore to ASEAN

[30] Permanent Mission of Singapore to the United Nations in New York

[geneva-31] 1 2 Permanent Mission of Singapore in Geneva

[32] Permanent Mission of Singapore to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Vienna

[39] "Ng Shin Ein - Independent Director at StarHub". THE ORG. Retrieved 2025-08-12.

[40] Strangio, Sebastian (23 March 2022). "Singapore Announces Establishment of Embassy in Tel Aviv". The Diplomat. Retrieved 15 October 2022.

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