Body-Decor Tattoo and Piercing
Bukit Merah
26+ years in business
10 min walk from Queenstown MRT
Tattoo & Piercing Studios in Singapore: 132 tattoo studios, typically 10 years in business
Updated October 2026How we rank
Singapore does not license tattoo studios: MOH said it saw no compelling need to regulate after no reported infections in 30 years, so hygiene and skill are up to you to check. Most studios charge a minimum fee for small pieces and price larger work per session or per piece after a consultation.
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Rise Above Tattoo & Piercing
Newton
14+ years in business
6 min walk from Newton MRT
Inkvasion Tattoo Studio
Orchard
12+ years in business
4 min walk from Orchard MRT
C.K. Tattoo Singapore
Bukit Merah
11+ years in business
4 min walk from Cc31 MRT
SGoons Tattoo
Somerset
Since 2022
2 min walk from Orchard MRT
Black Dot Tattoos Studio
Geylang
5 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
Eir Piercing
Chinatown
2 min walk from Dt18 MRT
Evening Ink
Marine Parade
9 min walk from Dakota MRT
Cherisheart Ear Piercing
Jurong East
14 min walk from Jurong East MRT
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Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.
- Body-Decor Tattoo and Piercing
- Area
- Bukit Merah
- MRT
- 10 min · Queenstown
- In business
- 26 yrs
- Rise Above Tattoo & Piercing
- Area
- Newton
- MRT
- 6 min · Newton
- In business
- 14 yrs
- Inkvasion Tattoo Studio
- Area
- Orchard
- MRT
- 4 min · Orchard
- In business
- 12 yrs
- C.K. Tattoo Singapore
- Area
- Bukit Merah
- MRT
- 4 min · Cc31
- In business
- 11 yrs
- SGoons Tattoo
- Area
- Somerset
- MRT
- 2 min · Orchard
- In business
- 4 yrs
- Black Dot Tattoos Studio
- Area
- Geylang
- MRT
- 5 min · Tai Seng
- In business
- –
- Eir Piercing
- Area
- Chinatown
- MRT
- 2 min · Dt18
- In business
- 1 yrs
- Evening Ink
- Area
- Marine Parade
- MRT
- 9 min · Dakota
- In business
- 1 yrs
| Business | Area | MRT | In business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body-Decor Tattoo and Piercing | Bukit Merah | 10 min · Queenstown | 26 yrs |
| Rise Above Tattoo & Piercing | Newton | 6 min · Newton | 14 yrs |
| Inkvasion Tattoo Studio | Orchard | 4 min · Orchard | 12 yrs |
| C.K. Tattoo Singapore | Bukit Merah | 4 min · Cc31 | 11 yrs |
| SGoons Tattoo | Somerset | 2 min · Orchard | 4 yrs |
| Black Dot Tattoos Studio | Geylang | 5 min · Tai Seng | – |
| Eir Piercing | Chinatown | 2 min · Dt18 | 1 yrs |
| Evening Ink | Marine Parade | 9 min · Dakota | 1 yrs |
How to choose a tattoo studio
- Choose the artist, not the studio: look for a portfolio in the style you want (fine-line, realism, traditional), including healed photos.
- Insist on single-use needles and cartridges opened in front of you, fresh gloves and barrier film on equipment.
- Book a consultation for anything large or a cover-up; studios quote per piece or per session after seeing the design and placement.
- Ask about touch-up policy and aftercare; many artists include one free touch-up within a set period.
- For piercing, ask whether the studio uses a sterile single-use needle rather than a piercing gun, and implant-grade jewellery.
Red flags
- Needles or cartridges not opened from sealed packaging in front of you.
- No consent form or health questions (blood thinners, skin conditions, pregnancy).
- Prices far below other studios for detailed work.
- Tattooing over irritated skin or someone who is visibly drunk.
Questions about tattoo & piercing studios in Singapore
Do tattoo studios need a licence in Singapore?
No. Singapore has no licensing regime for tattoo studios. In a 2007 parliamentary reply, MOH said there had been no reported infectious disease transmission or serious complications from body tattooing in 30 years and saw no compelling need to regulate, relying instead on hygiene guidance such as using disposable equipment and sterilising reusable tools.
How much does a tattoo cost in Singapore?
Studios typically charge a minimum fee for small pieces and quote larger or custom work per session or per piece, depending on size, detail, placement and the artist's demand. Cover-ups usually require a consultation first. Ask for a written quote including touch-ups before booking.
Can tattoos spread infections?
Tattooing can transmit infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV if equipment is reused or poorly sterilised. MOH says the risk is very small when sterilised or disposable needles and proper infection control are used, so check that needles are single-use and opened in front of you.
How many tattoo & piercing studios are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 132 tattoo & piercing studios in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Rochor (24). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.