What is anonymous HIV testing and where can I get it in Singapore?

Anonymous HIV testing lets you get tested without giving your name, NRIC or contact details, and results are typically ready in about 20-30 minutes. In Singapore it is offered at MOH-approved sites including Action for AIDS (AfA), the DSC Clinic, and selected private clinics such as DTAP @ Clarke Quay.

What is the difference between PrEP and PEP?

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medication taken before potential exposure to lower the risk of getting HIV, while PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is an emergency course started ideally within 72 hours after a possible exposure. Many private sexual-health clinics in Singapore provide both.

Is my visit to an STD clinic confidential?

Yes. Licensed clinics keep medical information confidential, and certain HIV results are subject to additional safeguards. If you prefer not to be identified at all, choose an MOH-approved anonymous HIV testing site.

Is there a public clinic for STD and HIV care in Singapore?

Yes. The DSC Clinic (Department of STI Control), run under the National Skin Centre, is Singapore's main public specialist clinic for diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, offering services at subsidised rates.

How soon after a possible exposure should I get tested for HIV?

Testing windows vary by test type; some rapid HIV tests can give reliable results around 28 days after exposure. If you think you may have been exposed very recently, seek PEP urgently, as it is most effective when started within 72 hours.

Best Sexual Health & STD Clinics in Singapore

Choosing a sexual-health clinic in Singapore comes down to confidentiality, the range of tests offered, and whether the clinic provides anonymous HIV testing or preventive medication such as PrEP and PEP. Singapore has both public specialist services (the DSC Clinic under the National Skin Centre) and many MOH-licensed private GP clinics that focus on discreet STD and HIV screening. Several MOH-approved sites also offer anonymous HIV testing, where no name or NRIC is required.

How we chose

This is an editorial shortlist, not paid placement. We prioritise providers licensed by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), with doctors on the Singapore Medical Council register (and the Specialist Register where relevant), relevant experience and transparency about who treats you. We don’t publish a clinic’s rating or price unless we can verify it from a reliable source.

At a glance

Clinic	Lead / doctors	Known for	Area
DTAP Clinic (Dr Tan & Partners)	Team of doctors	anonymous HIV testing, PrEP/PEP	Clarke Quay (and islandwide)
Shim Clinic	Team of doctors	men's STD/HIV testing, PrEP/PEP	Bedok
DSC Clinic (Department of STI Control)	Team of specialists	public specialist STI clinic, anonymous HIV testing	Kelantan Lane (Jalan Besar)
Action for AIDS (AfA) Anonymous Testing Service	Trained counsellors and clinicians	MOH-approved anonymous HIV testing	Kelantan Lane (Jalan Besar)
Dr Ben Medical	Team of doctors	STD/HIV testing, PrEP/PEP	Robinson Road (CBD)
The Health Advisory Clinic	Team of doctors	HIV testing, STD screening, PrEP/PEP	Raffles Place (CBD)
Atlas Pacific Medical	Team of doctors	HIV and STD screening, PrEP/PEP	Kim Seng (Great World)
Cross Street Medical Clinic	Dr Reginald Tang	HIV/STD screening, PrEP/PEP	Chinatown (Upper Cross Street)

The clinics, in detail

1. DTAP Clinic (Dr Tan & Partners)

A long-running group of GP-plus clinics focused on STD and HIV screening and management, with its Clarke Quay branch listed as an MOH-recommended anonymous HIV testing site offering PrEP and PEP. Official site. Source. Registered entity: DTAP CLINICS PTE. LTD. (UEN 201905457R).

2. Shim Clinic

A walk-in clinic in Bedok focused on men’s sexual health, offering HIV testing, comprehensive STD screening, and HIV PrEP and PEP. Official site. Source. Registered entity: SHIM CLINIC (UEN 53172899D).

3. DSC Clinic (Department of STI Control)

Singapore’s main public specialist clinic for the diagnosis, treatment and control of sexually transmitted infections, providing medical, laboratory and counselling services at subsidised rates. Official site. Source.

4. Action for AIDS (AfA) Anonymous Testing Service

Singapore’s largest and longest-running anonymous HIV testing service, where no name or NRIC is required and rapid results are typically available within 20-30 minutes. Official site. Source. Registered entity: ACTION FOR AIDS (SINGAPORE) (UEN S88SS0126A).

5. Dr Ben Medical

A men’s and general health GP clinic in the CBD offering discreet HIV testing, STD screening and treatment, and HIV PrEP and PEP. Official site. Source. Registered entity: DR BEN MEDICAL PTE. LTD. (UEN 202105071N).

6. The Health Advisory Clinic

A CBD clinic located above Raffles Place MRT offering HIV testing, STD testing packages and treatment, and HIV PrEP and PEP. Official site. Source.

7. Atlas Pacific Medical

A clinic sub-specialising in sexual health and HIV/STD screening and prevention, offering STD testing and treatment along with HIV PrEP and PEP. Official site. Source.

8. Cross Street Medical Clinic

A GP clinic near Chinatown offering HIV screening and rapid testing, comprehensive STD screening, and HIV PrEP and PEP. Official site. Source. Registered entity: CROSS STREET MEDICAL CLINIC PTE. LTD. (UEN 201802636R).

Listings are an independent editorial selection. Always confirm a provider’s MOH licensing, the treating doctor’s SMC registration and current fees directly with the clinic. This guide is general information, not medical advice.

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