SG Arrival Card Singapore

What is the SG Arrival Card?

There SG Arrival Card (SGAC) is the electronic version of the old paper landing/embarkation card. Implemented by’Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in Singapore, this digital declaration centralizes two essential functions:

• Declaration of arrival Your personal information, your travel itinerary and your address in Singapore.
• Electronic health declaration A health questionnaire enabling the authorities to prevent the importation of communicable diseases and protect the health of Singapore residents.

Once your declaration has been validated, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail. On arrival in Singapore, simply present your travel document (passport) to the ICA agent. The SG Arrival Card is electronically attached to your passport: no printing is required.

Who should fill out the SG Arrival Card?

The SG Arrival Card is mandatory for all travellers entering Singapore, without exception:

Source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), ica.gov.sg

For European travelers, The SG Arrival Card is therefore systematically required, even if you don't need a visa for your stay.

When and how do I submit the SG Arrival Card?

Submission deadline

The SGAC must be submitted within 3 days of arrival in Singapore (including the day of arrival). For example, if you arrive on July 15, you can submit your declaration from July 13.

Official submission channels

Two channels are proposed by the Singapore authorities:

1. SGAC e-Service online form accessible from a web browser.
2. The MyICA Mobile application free application available on iOS and Android, developed by ICA.

To facilitate this process, travellers can use the MyICA Mobilewhich enables complete and submit the SG arrival card online. Simply download the application onto your smartphone, create an account and follow the instructions to complete the arrival card. Once you have completed this step, you will receive an electronic confirmation which you will need to present to the authorities on arrival in Singapore. The mobile application is available for iOS Or Android.

Call on Visamundi for your SG Arrival Card

As official forms are only available in English and include technical fields (flight number, exact address of stay, health declaration), many travelers prefer to entrust this process to a specialized intermediary. Visamundi offers you a simplified form translated into your language, The data is checked for consistency before submission.

What information is required?

The SG Arrival Card requires the following information:

Health declaration

• Current state of health (any symptoms)
• History of recent travel to health risk areas
• Contact with sick people in the previous 14 days

The function “Group Submission” allows you to submit a declaration for several travelers making the same trip (family, group). You can also update your health declaration via the “Update SGAC” if your state of health changes between submission and arrival.

Entry formalities in Singapore: visa and conditions of stay

In addition to the SG Arrival Card, Here are the entry requirements for Singapore, depending on your nationality:

Visa exemption

Singapore grants a visa exemption for tourist stays to nationals of many countries. A Social Visit Pass is issued free of charge on arrival by the ICA agent. The duration of the permit varies according to your nationality:

Exceeding the authorized length of stay is punishable by a fine, or even inadmissibility. Check your eligibility on the official ICA website before you leave.

Source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), ica.gov.sg

Mandatory documents

• Valid passport minimum validity 6 months after planned departure date from Singapore. The Singapore authorities systematically refuse entry to travelers whose passports do not meet this condition.
• Return or onward ticket The following is proof that you will be leaving Singapore.
• Proof of sufficient funds The authorities may ask you to prove that you have financial means for the duration of your stay.
• SG Arrival Card validated Reservations: submitted within 3 days of arrival.

Biometric data

When you arrive in Singapore, you will need to provide your biometric data (fingerprints, facial recognition and iris scan) at immigration checkpoints. This procedure is fast and systematic for all international travellers.

Transit in Singapore

Singapore is one of Southeast Asia's major air hubs. L’Changi airport welcomes millions of connecting passengers every year.

If you stay in the transit zone Changi airport (without passing through immigration control), you have no visa required, no SG Arrival Card needed. This is the case if you have a direct connection and your baggage is checked through to your final destination.

Transit with exit from transit zone

If you need to leaving the transit zone (baggage claim, terminal change, city tour during a long stopover), you must :

• Pass Singapore immigration controls.
• Fill in the SG Arrival Card beforehand.
• A passport valid for 6 months and, depending on your nationality, a transit visa.

If your nationality is visa-exempt (see table above), no further steps are required to exit the transit zone. If you are subject to a visa requirement, please contact the ICA to find out more about the program. Visa-Free Transit Facility. In all cases, check with your airline whether your baggage is automatically rechecked in transit, or whether you have to collect it yourself.

Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)

Singapore offers a 96-hour visa-free transit (Visa-Free Transit Facility) for certain nationalities who normally require an entry visa. This scheme is subject to strict conditions: confirmed connecting ticket, transit by air, and limited stay. Travelers already exempt from visa requirements are not concerned by this program. Visit the ICA website to check your eligibility.