The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is mandatory and free for all visitors. Submit online up to 72 hours before arrival via the ICA website or MyICA app.
The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is a free, mandatory digital declaration form administered by Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Every non-citizen entering Singapore — by air, sea, or land — must submit it online up to 72 hours before arrival. It replaced the old paper D/E card in 2020 and takes under 10 minutes to complete.
Everything you need to know about the Singapore Arrival Card — from application to immigration clearance.
Everything about the Singapore Arrival Card — what it is, who needs it, how to apply, and what to expect at immigration.
A step-by-step walkthrough of every field in the form, with tips for avoiding common mistakes that cause immigration delays.
Detailed breakdown of all requirements, eligibility rules, exemptions, and what documents you need to have ready.
Full guide to the health declaration component of the SGAC — what it asks, why it matters, and what to do if you are unwell.
Nationality-specific guidance covering visa-free arrangements, additional requirements, and country-by-country entry rules.
The latest changes to Singapore's arrival declaration system — new requirements, updated bilateral agreements, and ICA portal improvements.
How to download, set up, and use the MyICA app to submit your Singapore Arrival Card from your smartphone.
Solutions to the most common issues: form errors, QR code not loading, submission failures, and what to do if you arrive without a completed SGAC.
A complete guide to the immigration clearance process at Changi Airport — automated lanes, manual counters, and what officers check.
Visa requirements by nationality, visa-free arrangements, and the difference between a Singapore visa and the Arrival Card.
Submit at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or via the MyICA app — both are free and official.
Quick answers to the questions travellers ask most about the Singapore Arrival Card.
Yes. The Singapore Arrival Card is completely free of charge. There are no fees and no processing charges. Always use the official ICA website at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard.
You can submit the SGAC up to 3 days (72 hours) before your arrival date. You cannot submit it earlier than 3 days before arrival. ICA recommends submitting 48–72 hours before your flight to allow time to correct any errors.
All non-citizens entering Singapore must submit the SGAC — including tourists, Singapore Permanent Residents, long-term pass holders, and children. Singapore citizens are the only exemption.
No. A printout is not required. You only need to show the QR code generated after submission — displaying it on your smartphone screen is sufficient at immigration.
Travellers without a completed SGAC will face delays at immigration and may be directed to secondary screening. Always submit before your flight to avoid delays at Changi Airport.
No. The SGAC is a pre-arrival declaration, not a visa. It does not grant entry to Singapore. Visa requirements are separate and depend on your nationality. See our Singapore Visa Requirements page for details.