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Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) 2026: Complete Guide

The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is mandatory and free for all non-citizen visitors. Submit online up to 72 hours before arrival at the official ICA website — no account required.

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What Is the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)?

The Singapore Arrival Card is a free, mandatory digital immigration declaration form — here's everything you need to know before your trip.

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Free Digital Form

A mandatory free electronic declaration replacing the old paper D/E card since 2020. Administered by ICA.

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72-Hour Window

Submit up to 3 days (72 hours) before your arrival date. Recommended: 1–2 days before your flight.

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Always Free

The SGAC is completely free of charge. Always use the official eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard.

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All Non-Citizens

All non-citizens must submit — tourists, PRs, pass holders, children. Only Singapore citizens are exempt.

What Is the Singapore Arrival Card?

The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is a free, mandatory digital immigration declaration form administered by Singapore's ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) that all non-citizen travellers must submit online before entering Singapore. It replaced the old paper Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) card in 2020, eliminating the need to fill out paper forms on the plane or at the immigration counter.

The SGAC collects personal details, travel information, accommodation address, and a health declaration — all in a single online form that takes under 10 minutes to complete. The SGAC is also known as the SG Arrival Card, Singapore e-Arrival Card, or Singapore digital arrival card.

Key facts:
  • Cost: Free — no charge whatsoever
  • Administered by: ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority)
  • Official portal: eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard
  • Submission window: Up to 3 days (72 hours) before arrival
  • Confirmation: Instant email + QR code

History: How the SGAC Replaced the Paper D/E Card

Singapore replaced the paper Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) card with the digital SGAC in 2020, as part of ICA's broader push to digitise immigration processes. The health declaration component was subsequently integrated directly into the SGAC form in 2023, replacing a separate health form introduced during the COVID-19 period.

Is the Singapore Arrival Card Mandatory?

Yes — the Singapore Arrival Card is mandatory for all travellers entering Singapore, with one exception: Singapore citizens are exempt. This includes tourists, business travellers, transit passengers clearing immigration, Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs), and all long-term pass holders (Employment Pass, Student Pass, Work Permit).

Singapore ICA immigration checkpoint with electronic kiosk for Singapore Arrival Card digital submission

Who Needs to Submit the Singapore Arrival Card?

All travellers entering Singapore — including foreign nationals, Singapore Permanent Residents, long-term pass holders, and transit passengers clearing immigration — must submit the Singapore Arrival Card before arrival. The only exemption is Singapore citizens, who do not need to submit the SGAC.

Traveller Type SGAC Required? Notes
Foreign nationals (all nationalities)✅ YesAll nationalities, including visa-free countries
Singapore Permanent Residents (PR)✅ YesEven with PR status
Employment Pass (EP) holders✅ YesAll long-term pass holders
Student Pass (SP) holders✅ Yes
Work Permit (WP) holders✅ Yes
Transit passengers (clearing immigration)✅ YesIf passing through Singapore immigration
Transit passengers (airside only)❌ NoIf staying airside and NOT clearing immigration
Children (under 18)✅ YesParent or guardian submits on their behalf
Cruise passengers✅ YesIf clearing Singapore immigration at cruise terminal
Singapore citizens❌ NoFully exempt

Travellers Who Are Exempt

Singapore citizens are the only travellers fully exempt from the Singapore Arrival Card requirement. One important nuance: airside transit passengers who remain in the transit area at Changi Airport and do not clear Singapore immigration are also exempt. However, if you are transiting through Singapore and need to clear immigration — for example, to collect checked baggage or to exit the airport — you must submit the SGAC.

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Traveller filling the Singapore Arrival Card online form on a laptop before departure

Singapore Arrival Card: Official Website & Where to Apply

The SGAC must be submitted at the official ICA e-service — completely free, takes under 10 minutes.

The Singapore Arrival Card must be submitted at the official ICA e-service at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or via the MyICA mobile app (available on iOS and Android). The service is completely free and takes under 10 minutes to complete.

Official submission channels:
  1. ICA website: eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard
  2. MyICA app: Available on iOS App Store and Google Play Store

ICA Website vs MyICA App — Which to Use?

Both the ICA website and the MyICA app submit the Singapore Arrival Card to the same ICA system — there is no difference in the outcome. Choose based on your preference:

  • ICA website (eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard): Best for desktop or laptop users; easier to type longer details like accommodation addresses.
  • MyICA app: Best for smartphone users; convenient if you want to access your submission history or manage other ICA services. Download from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

Both channels provide the same instant email confirmation with QR code upon submission. For a full walkthrough of the MyICA app, see our MyICA App Guide.

When to Submit the Singapore Arrival Card (72-Hour Rule)

Submit up to 3 days before arrival — here's everything you need to know about timing.

⏰ Timing Summary

  • Earliest: 3 days (72 hours) before arrival date
  • Latest: Before immigration clearance at Singapore (ideally before boarding)
  • Recommended: 1–2 days before your flight
  • Processing time: Instant — confirmation received within seconds

🔄 Can You Re-Submit?

Yes — you can re-submit the Singapore Arrival Card at any time if your travel details change. Common reasons to re-submit include:

  • Your flight number changed (rebooking or airline change)
  • Your accommodation address in Singapore changed
  • Your arrival date changed
  • You made an error in a previous submission

When you re-submit, the most recent submission is the one used at immigration. Re-submission is free and instant.

What Happens If You Submit Late or Not at All?

Travellers who fail to submit the Singapore Arrival Card before reaching the immigration counter may face delays at immigration. ICA officers may require you to complete the form on arrival using a device provided at the airport, which can take additional time and potentially cause you to miss connecting flights. There is no formal penalty fee for late submission, but the practical consequence — delays at one of the world's busiest airports — is significant enough that advance submission is strongly advised.

For a full list of common issues and solutions, see our Singapore Arrival Card Problems guide.

2026 Timing Rules & Updates

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What Information Is Required for the Singapore Arrival Card?

The SGAC requires 16 fields across four categories — have these documents ready before you start.

Category Fields Required
Personal Details Full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport expiry date, passport issuing country, travel document type
Travel Information Flight number (or vessel name), arrival date in Singapore, port of embarkation
Accommodation & Contact Hotel name + full address in Singapore, email address, phone number, countries visited in last 14 days
Health Declaration Current health status, symptoms declaration
Prepare these documents before starting:
  • Your passport (for name, number, expiry, issuing country)
  • Your flight booking confirmation (for flight number and arrival date)
  • Your hotel booking confirmation (for accommodation address)
  • Your travel itinerary (for countries visited in last 14 days)

Personal Details & Passport Information

The Singapore Arrival Card requires the following personal and passport details — enter them exactly as they appear in your travel document:

  • Full name: As printed in your passport (including middle names if shown)
  • Date of birth: In DD/MM/YYYY format
  • Nationality: As per your passport
  • Passport number: Exact alphanumeric code from your passport
  • Passport expiry date: Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Singapore
  • Passport issuing country: The country that issued your passport
  • Travel document type: Passport (most travellers) or other travel document

Travel & Flight Information

For the travel section of the Singapore Arrival Card, you will need:

  • Flight number: The airline code + number (e.g., SQ321). For sea arrivals, enter the vessel/ship name instead.
  • Arrival date: The date you will arrive in Singapore (not your departure date)
  • Port of embarkation: The city or airport you are departing from (e.g., London Heathrow, Dubai International)

If you are transiting through another country before Singapore, use the last port of embarkation — the city you are flying from directly to Singapore.

Accommodation & Contact Details

The Singapore Arrival Card requires your accommodation address in Singapore and contact information:

  • Hotel name: Full name of your hotel or accommodation
  • Full address: Street address, including postal code if known
  • Email address: Where your confirmation and QR code will be sent — double-check this carefully
  • Phone number: A contact number (your home country number is acceptable)
  • Countries visited in last 14 days: List all countries you have been in during the 14 days before your Singapore arrival

If you are staying with friends or family rather than a hotel, enter their full residential address in Singapore.

Health Declaration Section

The health declaration is integrated directly into the Singapore Arrival Card — it is not a separate form. You will be asked to declare your current health status and whether you are experiencing any symptoms. This replaced the separate SG Arrival Card health form that was introduced during the COVID-19 period and subsequently merged into the main SGAC form in 2023. The health declaration takes approximately 1 minute to complete.

For full details on the health declaration component, see our Singapore Health Declaration guide.

How to Fill the Singapore Arrival Card — Step-by-Step Guide

Filling the Singapore Arrival Card takes under 10 minutes from start to finish. Visit eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard and follow these 7 steps.

Before you start, have ready:
  • Your passport
  • Your flight booking confirmation
  • Your hotel booking confirmation
  • Your email address (for confirmation)
  1. Step 1 — Access the official portal: Go to eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard in your browser. You do not need to create an account or log in. Click "Submit Arrival Card" to begin.
  2. Step 2 — Select traveller type: Choose whether you are submitting for yourself or on behalf of someone else (e.g., a child). If submitting for a child, you will enter the child's details.
  3. Step 3 — Enter personal details: Enter your full name exactly as it appears in your passport, your date of birth, nationality, and travel document type. Then enter your passport number, expiry date, and issuing country. Double-check all entries against your physical passport before proceeding.
  4. Step 4 — Enter flight information: Enter your flight number (e.g., SQ321) and your arrival date in Singapore. For sea arrivals, enter the vessel name. Enter your port of embarkation — the city/airport you are departing from directly to Singapore.
  5. Step 5 — Enter accommodation details: Enter the full name and address of your accommodation in Singapore. If staying at a hotel, use the hotel's official address. If staying with friends or family, enter their residential address.
  6. Step 6 — Enter contact details and travel history: Enter your email address (this is where your confirmation will be sent — check it carefully), your phone number, and the countries you have visited in the last 14 days before your Singapore arrival.
  7. Step 7 — Complete health declaration and submit: Answer the health declaration questions about your current health status. Review all your entries on the summary screen — check your name, passport number, flight number, and email address in particular. When satisfied, click "Submit". You will receive an email confirmation within seconds containing your submission details and a QR code.
Important: Screenshot or save the confirmation email — you will need the QR code at Changi Airport immigration. Check your spam folder if you don't receive it within 5 minutes.
Detailed Step-by-Step Guide with Screenshots

Singapore Arrival Card Confirmation & QR Code

After submitting the Singapore Arrival Card, you receive an instant email confirmation containing a QR code — save or screenshot this QR code, as you will present it to the immigration officer or scan it at automated lanes at Changi Airport.

What to do with your confirmation:
  • Save the email or screenshot the QR code
  • Keep it accessible on your phone for immigration
  • Print it as a backup if you prefer a physical copy
  • Check your spam folder if you don't receive it within 5 minutes

What Does the Confirmation Email Look Like?

The Singapore Arrival Card confirmation email is sent from ICA at noreply@ica.gov.sg. The email contains:

  • Your name and passport number
  • Your declared arrival date
  • Your submission reference number
  • A QR code (the most important element — this is what you show at immigration)

How to Use Your QR Code at Immigration

At Changi Airport immigration, you have two options for presenting your Singapore Arrival Card:

  1. Manual immigration counter: Show your QR code (on your phone screen or printed) to the immigration officer, who will scan it to verify your SGAC submission.
  2. Automated immigration lane (ABTC): Scan your QR code at the automated lane reader. Automated lanes are available for eligible passport holders and significantly reduce waiting time.

The QR code links directly to your SGAC submission in ICA's system. You do not need to carry a printed copy — showing it on your phone screen is sufficient.

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Singapore Arrival Card QR code confirmation email displayed on smartphone at Changi Airport immigration

Singapore Arrival Card Validity & Expiry

The SGAC is valid for a single entry on the declared arrival date only — here's what that means in practice.

📅 Single-Entry Validity

The Singapore Arrival Card is valid for a single entry on the declared arrival date only. This means:

  • If you declared an arrival date of 20 March 2026, your SGAC is valid only for that date
  • If your travel plans change and you arrive on a different date, you must submit a new SGAC
  • There is no "grace period" — the SGAC must match your actual arrival date
  • The SGAC does not expire in advance — it remains valid until you use it on the declared date

🔄 Practical Implications

  • If your flight is delayed and you arrive the next day, re-submit the SGAC with the new arrival date
  • If you are on a multi-leg journey and your Singapore arrival date changes, re-submit immediately
  • Re-submission is free and instant — there is no penalty for re-submitting
  • The SGAC covers a single entry only — if you leave Singapore and return (e.g., on a day trip to Malaysia), you must submit a new SGAC for your return entry

Singapore Arrival Card 2026 — Current Rules & Updates

As of 2026, the SGAC rules remain unchanged — here's a summary of what's current.

✅ Current 2026 Rules

RuleStatus
CostFree — no change
Submission windowUp to 3 days (72 hours) before arrival — no change
Mandatory forAll non-citizens — no change
Official portaleservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard — no change
Health declarationIntegrated into SGAC — no change
MyICA appAvailable and functional — no change

ℹī¸ What to Know for 2026

Singapore's immigration requirements can change, particularly in response to global health situations or bilateral agreements. Always verify the latest requirements on the official ICA website (ica.gov.sg) before travel.

Recommendation for 2026 travellers: Always check the ICA official website in the week before your trip. Submitting your SGAC 48–72 hours before arrival gives you time to correct any issues.
Full 2026 Updates Guide

FAQs About the Singapore Arrival Card

The most common questions about the Singapore Arrival Card — cost, timing, who needs it, and where to submit.

Yes — the Singapore Arrival Card is completely free. ICA charges no fee for submitting the SGAC. Always submit at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard.

You can submit the Singapore Arrival Card up to 3 days (72 hours) before your arrival in Singapore. You cannot submit earlier than 3 days before your declared arrival date.

Yes — you can submit the Singapore Arrival Card on the day of travel, even minutes before boarding. However, submitting 1–2 days in advance is strongly recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues.

All travellers entering Singapore except Singapore citizens must submit the SGAC. This includes foreign nationals, Singapore PRs, long-term pass holders (EP, SP, WP), transit passengers clearing immigration, and children (submitted by a parent or guardian).

No — Singapore citizens are exempt from the Singapore Arrival Card requirement.

It depends. Transit passengers who clear Singapore immigration must submit the SGAC. Airside transit passengers who remain in the transit area and do not clear immigration are exempt.

The official website is eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard — operated by ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority). This is the only legitimate, free submission portal.

Yes — the MyICA mobile app (available on iOS App Store and Google Play) allows you to submit the Singapore Arrival Card. It submits to the same ICA system as the website. See our MyICA App Guide for details.

You receive an instant email confirmation with a QR code sent to the email address you provided. Save or screenshot this QR code — you will present it at Changi Airport immigration.

Check your spam or junk folder first. If it's not there, verify you entered your email address correctly. If you made an error, re-submit the SGAC with the correct email address — re-submission is free.

Yes — you can re-submit the Singapore Arrival Card at any time. The most recent submission supersedes all previous ones. Common reasons to re-submit include flight changes, accommodation changes, or correcting errors.

The Singapore Arrival Card is valid for a single entry on the declared arrival date only. If your arrival date changes, you must submit a new SGAC.

Yes — children must have a Singapore Arrival Card submitted on their behalf. A parent or guardian submits the SGAC using the child's passport details.

You need: your passport (name, number, expiry, issuing country), flight booking (flight number, arrival date), hotel booking (accommodation address), email address, phone number, and a list of countries visited in the last 14 days.

Yes — the health declaration is integrated directly into the Singapore Arrival Card form. It is not a separate form. You will answer a few questions about your current health status as part of the SGAC submission. See our Singapore Health Declaration guide.

The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) replaced the paper Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) card in 2020. The digital SGAC eliminated the need to fill out paper forms on the plane or at the immigration counter.

The 2026 Singapore Arrival Card requirements are unchanged: free submission, up to 72 hours before arrival, mandatory for all non-citizens, submitted at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard. See our Singapore Arrival Card 2026 Updates page for the latest information.

Singapore Arrival Card at a Glance — Summary

Everything you need to remember about the SGAC before your trip to Singapore.

Key Point Detail
CostFree
Who submitsAll non-citizens (foreigners, PRs, pass holders)
WhenUp to 3 days (72 hours) before arrival
Whereeservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or MyICA app
Time to completeUnder 10 minutes
OutputQR code (show at immigration)
Printout neededNo — phone screen is sufficient
ReplacesPaper D/E card (since 2020)
Health declarationIntegrated into SGAC (not separate)
ValiditySingle entry, declared arrival date only
For the most current information, always check the official ICA website before your trip. The SGAC process is designed to be fast, free, and straightforward for all travellers.

Last updated: March 2026. Information based on ICA official guidelines. Always verify current requirements at ica.gov.sg before travel.

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