# Tattoo & Piercing Studios in Singapore

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.

## Key facts
- Listings: 132
- Median years in business: 10

## Prices in Singapore
Tattoo prices depend on size, detail, placement and the artist. Small pieces are usually covered by the studio's minimum charge, while large work such as sleeves or back pieces is quoted by the hour or by the piece after a consultation.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio minimum charge (small tattoo) | S$80–S$150 per piece | Most studios start around $100 |
| Tiny tattoo (under 5 cm) | S$100–S$150 per piece | One studio's published chart |
| Small tattoo (5 to 10 cm) | S$120–S$350 per piece | One studio's published chart |
| Medium tattoo (10 to 15 cm) | S$200–S$600 per piece | One studio's chart; large pieces are charged hourly, from $150 an hour there |

## How to choose
- 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.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Body-Decor Tattoo and Piercing](https://lookup.sg/biz/body-decor-tattoo-and-piercing), Bukit Merah · 321 Alexandra Rd #03-09 · 10 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2000
- [Rise Above Tattoo & Piercing](https://lookup.sg/biz/rise-above-tattoo-and-piercing), Newton · 14 Scotts Road Far East Plaza #04-70 228213 · 6 min walk from Newton MRT · registered 2012
- [Inkvasion Tattoo Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/inkvasion-tattoo-studio), Orchard · 14 Scotts Rd, #05-60 Far East Plaza · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2014
- [C.K. Tattoo Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/c-k-tattoo-singapore), Bukit Merah · 77 Kampong Bahru Rd, #03-01 · 4 min walk from Cc31 MRT · registered 2014
- [SGoons Tattoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/sgoons-tattoo), Somerset · 304 Orchard Rd #02-46 & #01-61 Lucky Plaza · 2 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2022
- [Black Dot Tattoos Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/black-dot-tattoos-studio), Geylang · 67 Ubi 1 1 #07-03 Oxley Bizhub 408730 · 5 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Eir Piercing](https://lookup.sg/biz/eir-piercing), Chinatown · 42A Club St · 2 min walk from Dt18 MRT · registered 2025
- [Evening Ink](https://lookup.sg/biz/evening-ink), Marine Parade · 263 Tanjong Katong Rd, #01-05 · 9 min walk from Dakota MRT · registered 2025
- [Cherisheart Ear Piercing](https://lookup.sg/biz/cherisheart-ear-piercing), Jurong East · 23 Teban Gardens Rd Teban Vista · 14 min walk from Jurong East MRT
- [Ah Hui Tattoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-hui-tattoo), Somerset · 150 Orchard Rd, #02-46 · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Fineline Tattoo & Art](https://lookup.sg/biz/fineline-tattoo-and-art), Somerset · 282g River Valley Rd · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Galaxy Tattoo 2](https://lookup.sg/biz/galaxy-tattoo-2), Chinatown · 16a Trengganu St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2003
- [Johnny Two Thumb Tattoo Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/johnny-two-thumb-tattoo-studio), Orchard · 14 Scotts Road, Far East Plaza, #04-15, 14 Scotts Rd, #04-15 · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 1990
- [Moonstruck Tattoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/moonstruck-tattoo), Jalan Besar · 213 Jln Besar, #04-00 · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2005
- [Skin Label Tattoo Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/skin-label-tattoo-studio), Bugis · 91 Bencoolen St, #01-29 Sunshine Plaza · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2006
- [Alive Tattoo Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/alive-tattoo-studio), Chinatown · 211 New Bridge Rd, B2-02 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2001
- [First Tattoo Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/first-tattoo-studio), Kampong Glam · 668 N Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2008
- [Creative Tattoo Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/creative-tattoo-studio), Katong · 865 Mountbatten Rd, #02-03 Katong Shopping Centre · 5 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2007
- [Skin GraphiX](https://lookup.sg/biz/skin-graphix), Jurong West · 221 Boon Lay Pl, #02-152 shopping center · 11 min walk from Lakeside MRT · registered 2009
- [Imagine Tattoo Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/imagine-tattoo-studio), Chinatown · 40 Sago St · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 2010
- [Oracle Tattoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/oracle-tattoo), Upper Thomson · 22 Sin Ming Ln, #02-78 · 4 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT · registered 2011
- [Primitive Art Piercing & Tattoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/primitive-art-piercing-and-tattoo), Orchard · Scotts Rd, #04-101/102 Far East Plaza · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2011
- [Mythology Tattoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/mythology-tattoo), Chinatown · 195 Pearl's Hill Ter · 2 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2010
- [Rise Above Tattoo & Piercing](https://lookup.sg/biz/rise-above-tattoo-and-piercing-orchard), Orchard · 14 Scotts Road Far East Plaza #04-70 · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2012
- [Lovesick Tattoo Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/lovesick-tattoo-singapore), Raffles Place · 63 Circular Rd, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2012
- [Seven Sins Tattoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/seven-sins-tattoo), Raffles Place · 41B Circular Rd · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2012
- [Shadow Show Tattoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/shadow-show-tattoo), Geylang · 345 Geylang Rd, #01--13 Pavilion Square · 6 min walk from Aljunied MRT · registered 2012
- [Tejomaya Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/tejomaya-studio), Woodlands · 21 Woodlands Cl, #04-28 Tejomaya studio · 9 min walk from Admiralty MRT · registered 2012
- [Saldy Tattoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/saldy-tattoo), Somerset · 304 Orchard Rd · 2 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2012
- [Tattoo World](https://lookup.sg/biz/tattoo-world), Chinatown · 58 Temple St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2016

## By area
- Rochor: 24
- Outram: 19
- Geylang: 18
- Chinatown: 17
- Kampong Glam: 11
- Orchard: 10
- Singapore River: 9
- Clarke Quay: 8
- Marine Parade: 8
- Katong: 7
- Little India: 7
- Bukit Merah: 6
- Kallang: 5
- Somerset: 5
- Downtown Core: 4

## FAQs
### 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.

## Sources
- MOH – Body art tattoo (Parliamentary reply, 12 Nov 2007): https://www.moh.gov.sg/newsroom/body-art-tattoo/
- InkPPL – Singapore tattoo studio listings (pricing approach): https://inkppl.com/en/studio/elements-tattoo-studio-singapore

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.