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ICA | Entering Singapore Identity Cards, Passport and other Documents Entering, Transiting and Departing Reside, Study and Work in Singapore e-Services and Forms Check Status / Make Appointment Who We Are Vision, Mission & Values Our Checkpoints Our People Our Heritage Awards & Accolades Our Service Commitment News & Publications Newsroom Statistics ICA Annuals Public Education Publications Careers Join Us Scholarships, Sponsorships & Internships Meet Our Officers Career FAQs MyICA Toggle search bar Toggle mobile menu Home Entering, Transiting and Departing Entering Singapore Entering Singapore Back to top To ensure a smooth journey, travellers seeking to enter Singapore should comply with the general entry requirements listed below. General Entry Requirements Immigration Requirements To enter Singapore, travellers must meet the following immigration requirements: i) Passport Validity Have minimum 6-month passport validity if you are not a Singapore passport holder ii) Visa Short-Term travellers holding a passport or travel document from a visa-required country/region must apply for a Visa Visa-required travellers can use the Visa-Free Transit Facility for stay of less than 96 hours in Singapore, if eligible iii) SG Arrival Card (SGAC) All travellers are required to submit the SG Arrival Card within three (3) days (including the day of arrival) before arriving in Singapore , except: Those transiting/transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance; and Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass Holders entering via land checkpoints. Submission of SGAC is Free and can be done via the SGAC e-Service or MyICA Mobile app .
Travellers who fail to submit SGAC may be denied entry into Singapore. For more information on SGAC submission, refer to SGAC with Electronic Health Declaration . iv) Immigration Processes at the Checkpoints Familiarise yourself with the Checkpoint's clearance procedures , including whether you are eligible for automated clearance You are required to present your biometrics (e.g.
fingerprints, facial and iris) during immigration clearance. Travellers who fail to comply may be denied entry into Singapore. Short-Term travellers should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel (tickets, visas), and ensure that you do not stay beyond your Visit Pass validity; which is different from Visa validity period.
Travellers arriving by car, motorcycle, lorry and bus via Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints can use QR code for immigration clearance . Public Health Requirements To avoid tests and quarantine, travellers must fulfil the public health requirements below. Travellers who cannot meet the public health requirements and refuse any test(s) and/or quarantine may be turned away from Singapore.
i) Yellow Fever Requirements All Travellers, including Singapore residents, with recent travel to countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (regardless of area, city or region) in the past six days prior to arrival in Singapore must produce a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to the ICA officer upon arrival in Singapore. This requirement also applies to travellers who spent more than 12 hours in airport transit in these countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. For more information on yellow fever requirement, refer to Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate .
Declarations i) Customs Declaration Requirements Make a Customs declaration and tax payment using the Customs@SG web application before arrival if you are entering Singapore with goods exceeding your Goods and Service Tax (GST) import relief and/or Duty-free concession . For more information on Customs declaration and tax payment, refer to Baggage Clearance/Dual-Channel System . Ensure that you do not bring prohibited items into Singapore.
Declare all dutiable goods, controlled goods or prohibited goods at the Red Channel. ii) CBNI Declaration Requirements Make a Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments (CBNI) declaration if you are entering Singapore carrying a total value of CBNI exceeding S$20,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency). For more information on CBNI declaration, refer to Taking Cash In and Out of Singapore .
Post-arrival Advisories Short Term Visitors You may retrieve your e-Pass after arrival using the e-Pass Enquiry Portal or check your Visit Pass validity using the Visit Pass validity tool . Visitors who wish to stay beyond the period of stay granted can apply for a Visit Pass extension online using the e-Service . Applications are subject to approval.