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Disclaimer: This guide provides general information about the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) based on ICA's official guidelines. The SGAC is administered by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Government of Singapore. Evisa Express is an independent travel documentation service and is not affiliated with ICA or the Singapore government. For the most current requirements, visit ica.gov.sg.
The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is a mandatory free digital form that all travelers must submit within 3 days before entering Singapore through any checkpoint — it replaced the paper D/E card on March 27, 2020.
The SGAC is a free electronic immigration form administered by ICA that collects your arrival information and a mandatory health declaration, processed through the ICA e-Service website or MyICA app.
ICA discontinued the paper disembarkation/embarkation (D/E) card on March 27, 2020, transitioning all travelers to the digital SGAC system.
The electronic version streamlines immigration clearance and reduces processing time at checkpoints, including Changi Airport, Woodlands, Tuas, and all sea checkpoints.
The Singapore Arrival Card consists of two main components:
The SGAC submission is processed through two official channels only: the ICA SGAC e-Service website (eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard) and the MyICA Mobile app available on iOS and Android.
Submitting the Singapore Arrival Card does not guarantee entry into Singapore. The SGAC is an arrival declaration, not a travel permit or entry approval.
Source: ICA — SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with Electronic Health Declaration, last updated 18 September 2024.
The Singapore Arrival Card is not a visa — the SGAC is a free arrival declaration required from all travelers, while a visa is a paid travel permit required only from visa-required nationalities.
Travelers from visa-required countries must still apply for and obtain an Entry Visa separately before travelling to Singapore. The SGAC and visa serve different purposes:
| Feature | Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) | Entry Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Arrival declaration + health info | Permission to travel to Singapore |
| Cost | Free | Varies (S$30+) |
| Required for | All travelers | Visa-required nationalities only |
| Validity | Single trip | Varies (14 days to multiple entry) |
| Submission | Within 3 days before arrival | Days/weeks before travel |
| Channel | ICA e-Service / MyICA app | Singapore embassy / eVisa portal |
All travelers entering Singapore — foreign visitors, citizens, PRs, and Long-Term Pass holders — must submit the SGAC before arrival, with only two exemptions: transit passengers and land-entry residents.
This requirement applies to foreign visitors, Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents (PRs), and Long-Term Pass holders entering by air or sea.
The SGAC requirement covers:
For foreign visitors, the Singapore Arrival Card collects both arrival information and health data.
For Singapore citizens, PRs, and Long-Term Pass holders entering via air or sea, the SGAC requires only the health declaration section.
Passport requirement: All non-Singapore passport holders must carry a passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the intended date of entry.
Two groups are exempt from submitting the Singapore Arrival Card:
Everyone else — including tourists entering by land from Malaysia — must submit the SGAC.
Submit the Singapore Arrival Card within 3 days (72 hours) before your arrival in Singapore, counting the day of arrival.
For example, if you arrive on June 30, you can submit from June 28 onwards. Submitting earlier than 3 days will make the submission invalid, and you will need to resubmit.
Key timing rules for the Singapore Arrival Card:
Important:You can apply through Evisa Express well in advance, and we will process your application in time before your arrival in Singapore.
While it is technically possible to submit the SGAC at the airport after landing, this is not recommended.
Airport Wi-Fi can be unreliable, and completing the form while jet-lagged or rushing between gates adds unnecessary stress. Submitting before departure ensures smooth clearance.
Complete the Singapore Arrival Card in approximately 5 minutes through the ICA SGAC e-Service at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or the MyICA mobile app — no registration or account creation is needed.
Note: The official SGAC submission is always free. Evisa Express offers an optional assisted processing service (39 EUR) for travelers who prefer professional support — this is a commercial service, not affiliated with or endorsed by ICA Singapore.
Follow these steps:
Visit the ICA SGAC e-Service at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard. Select your traveler type:
Fill in the following fields exactly as they appear in your passport:
Provide your travel information:
Answer the electronic Health Declaration Card (eHDC) questions:
False health declarations may result in prosecution under the Infectious Diseases Act.
Double-check all details — especially your name spelling, passport number, and arrival date — against your physical passport. Typos can cause delays at immigration.
Click submit. You will receive a confirmation email within minutes.
Tip: For group or family travel, use the "Group Submission" feature on the SGAC e-Service.
To complete the Singapore Arrival Card, prepare the following before starting:
No document uploads, passport scans, or photos are required for the official SGAC submission.
The MyICA app reduces Singapore Arrival Card submission time to under 2 minutes on repeat visits by saving your profile and auto-populating fields — download it free from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
For frequent travelers to Singapore, the MyICA app reduces the SGAC submission time from 5 minutes to under 2 minutes on repeat visits.
After submitting the Singapore Arrival Card, you receive a confirmation email within minutes containing your DE number (disembarkation/embarkation number), a PDF document, and a QR code.
Save this email — it serves as your proof of SGAC submission.
Your confirmation includes:
While immigration officers at Singapore checkpoints can access your SGAC submission electronically through their system, it is recommended to keep the confirmation email accessible on your phone. In rare cases, officers may ask to see it during arrival checks.
No printing is required. Having the PDF or QR code on your mobile device is sufficient.
Upon clearing immigration, ICA issues an electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) to your email — typically granting 30 days of stay — replacing the former physical passport stamp.
The e-Pass contains:
You can retrieve your e-Pass at any time using the e-Pass Enquiry Portal on the ICA website. For questions about your e-Pass or SGAC, contact ICA at ica_feedback@ica.gov.sg or call +65 6391 6100 (24-hour automated service).
If you need to extend your stay beyond the granted period, apply for a Visit Pass extension through ICA's e-Service before your current pass expires. Overstaying is a punishable offence in Singapore.
At immigration, officers verify your SGAC submission digitally through their system — no paper documents are needed, and foreign visitors provide biometrics (fingerprints, facial scan, iris scan) before receiving an e-Pass via email.
The process varies slightly depending on your entry point and traveler category.
When you reach the immigration counter or automated lane:
If you are carrying cash or bearer negotiable instruments (CBNI) exceeding S$20,000 (or equivalent in foreign currency), you must make a CBNI declaration before exiting the checkpoint.
Travelers arriving within 6 days of visiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission must present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate to the ICA officer.
All travelers — including first-time visitors — can use automated immigration clearance lanes at Changi Airport in 2026.
No prior enrolment is required; the automated system accepts any valid ICAO-compliant passport (International Civil Aviation Organisation standard).
Key automated clearance features:
The automated clearance lanes use facial recognition and passport scanning technology, reducing immigration processing time to approximately 30 seconds per traveler.
Source: Changi Airport — Arrival Immigration Clearance.
The QR code from your Singapore Arrival Card confirmation is scanned at Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints, enabling faster clearance for travelers arriving by car, motorcycle, lorry, or bus.
At sea checkpoints, present your passport and ensure your SGAC has been submitted. The process mirrors air arrival, with biometrics and e-Pass issuance for foreign visitors.
The most common SGAC mistakes — submitting too early, using the wrong passport, and entering incorrect personal details — can cause delays or rejections at Singapore immigration.
Avoid these specific errors:
Using a different passport than the one you travel with
The SGAC verification system matches your submission to the passport number you entered — a different passport triggers a mismatch.
Entering incorrect personal details
Misspelling your name, entering the wrong date of birth, or transposing passport number digits will flag discrepancies. Check every field against your physical passport before submitting.
Providing wrong travel dates or flight details
Entering the incorrect arrival date or flight number creates mismatches in the immigration system. If your flight is rescheduled, update your SGAC through the ICA e-Service before arrival.
Not saving the confirmation email
While immigration officers access your SGAC digitally, unexpected spot-checks happen. Keep a screenshot, email, or downloaded PDF of your confirmation readily accessible on your phone.
Failure to submit the Singapore Arrival Card carries a fine of up to S$10,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment for a first offence, with subsequent offences doubling to S$20,000 and/or 12 months.
The penalties also apply to providing false information:
| Offence | First Offence | Subsequent Offence |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to submit the SGAC | Fine of up to S$10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months | Fine of up to S$20,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 12 months |
| Providing false arrival information | Fine of up to S$10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months | Fine of up to S$20,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 12 months |
| Providing a false health declaration | Prosecution under the Infectious Diseases Act | Prosecution under the Infectious Diseases Act |
In practice, travelers who arrive without a submitted SGAC are typically directed to complete the form at the checkpoint before proceeding — but this causes significant delays and may subject you to additional scrutiny.
Submitting the SGAC before departure eliminates this risk entirely.
The Singapore Arrival Card can be updated at any time before arrival through the 'Update SGAC' feature on the ICA e-Service — you are legally required to update your health declaration if your status changes after submission. This is particularly useful when your travel details change after initial submission.
Situations that require updating your SGAC:
To update, visit the SGAC e-Service, select "Update SGAC", enter your passport number and date of birth to retrieve your existing submission, make changes, and resubmit. A new confirmation email will be sent.
If your health status changes after submission, you are legally required to update your health declaration.
Submitting a false declaration is an offence under the Infectious Diseases Act and may result in prosecution.
Last updated: March 25, 2026. This article reflects the current ICA SGAC requirements for 2026. We review this guide monthly to ensure accuracy.
Below are the most common questions about the Singapore Arrival Card, compiled from ICA's official FAQ and traveler inquiries.
Yes, the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) with electronic health declaration remains mandatory for all travelers entering Singapore in 2026. The only exemptions are transit passengers not clearing immigration and Singapore residents entering via land checkpoints.
The process takes approximately 5 minutes: enter personal details, travel information, and health declaration, then submit. You receive a confirmation email with your DE number and QR code instantly.
Yes. After submitting the SGAC, you receive a confirmation email containing a QR code and PDF document. The QR code is linked to your submission and can be presented on your mobile device at immigration.
Technically yes, but it is strongly discouraged. You can access the SGAC e-Service at the airport using Wi-Fi, but unreliable connections and queuing pressure make this risky. ICA recommends submitting 1–2 days before departure for a smooth arrival experience.
Yes, the Singapore Arrival Card is completely free. Submission through the official ICA SGAC e-Service and MyICA app costs S$0.00. Evisa Express charges a 39 EUR convenience fee for assisted processing.
Singapore citizens entering via air or sea must submit the health declaration portion of the SGAC. Citizens entering via land checkpoints (Woodlands, Tuas) are exempt. The SGAC form provides a separate flow for citizens/PRs that covers only health declaration questions.
Yes. The SGAC e-Service offers a "Group Submission" feature allowing you to submit Singapore Arrival Cards for multiple travelers on the same trip in a single session. This is ideal for families and tour groups. Each person's details are entered individually, but the submissions are processed together.
If you arrive without a submitted SGAC, you will likely face delays at immigration. Officers may direct you to complete the form at the checkpoint before clearance. In serious cases, failure to submit can result in fines up to S$10,000 and/or imprisonment.
No. Singapore replaced passport stamps with the electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) system. After clearing immigration, foreign visitors receive an e-Pass via email containing their permitted period of stay (typically 30 days).
Yes. Use the "Update SGAC" feature on the ICA e-Service portal to modify your submission before arriving in Singapore. Enter your passport number and date of birth to retrieve your existing SGAC, make changes, and resubmit.
You need a valid passport, an email address, your Singapore accommodation details (hotel name and postal code), and your flight or transport information. No passport scans, photos, or document uploads are required on the official ICA platform.
Each Singapore Arrival Card submission is valid for a single trip only. If you visit Singapore multiple times, you must submit a new SGAC before each entry. The MyICA app saves your profile data to make subsequent submissions faster.
No, if you are transiting or transferring through Singapore without passing through immigration clearance. If your transit requires you to clear immigration, you must submit the SGAC.
The electronic Health Declaration Card (eHDC) is a mandatory component of the Singapore Arrival Card used for disease control purposes. False declarations may result in prosecution under the Infectious Diseases Act.
Contact the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) through email: ica_feedback@ica.gov.sg; phone: +65 6391 6100 (24-hour automated answering service), or website: www.ica.gov.sg.
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