What is the SG Arrival Card and who has to submit one?
The SG Arrival Card is an electronic arrival declaration submitted to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority before entering Singapore. It is a declaration, not a visa, and submitting it does not by itself grant entry.
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How it works
Travellers submit the card online within the period published by ICA before arrival, together with any health declaration in force at the time. Immigration officers decide entry at the checkpoint, and the declaration simply means your details are already in the system.
Commonly mixed up with
The arrival card is often mistaken for a visa or a pre-approval. Visa requirements are decided by nationality and are separate from the arrival declaration.
What is the SG Arrival Card and who has to submit one?
| Knowledge, Singapore | Travel and visit |
|---|---|
| Short answer | The SG Arrival Card is an electronic arrival declaration submitted to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority before entering Singapore. It is a declaration, not a visa, and submitting it does not by itself grant entry. |
| How it works | Travellers submit the card online within the period published by ICA before arrival, together with any health declaration in force at the time. Immigration officers decide entry at the checkpoint, and the declaration simply means your details are already in the system. |
| Commonly mixed up with | The arrival card is often mistaken for a visa or a pre-approval. Visa requirements are decided by nationality and are separate from the arrival declaration. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-08 |
Short questions
- Does the arrival card cost anything?
- ICA publishes the official submission channel and states what it charges.
- Do transit passengers need it?
- The requirement depends on whether you clear immigration, which ICA sets out.
- Can someone submit it for me?
- A group or family submission is possible through the official channel.
- How early can I submit?
- There is a published window before arrival, and submitting too early is rejected.
- Is it the same as a visa?
- No, it is a declaration, and any visa requirement applies in addition.
Sources
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