The Singapore Arrival Card is still required in 2026 — free, mandatory for all non-citizens, submitted online up to 72 hours before arrival. No new rules in 2026. Last major change: 2023.
Short answer: Yes — the SGAC is mandatory for all non-citizen travellers entering Singapore in 2026.
All non-citizen travellers must submit the Singapore Arrival Card before entering Singapore. The requirement has not changed. Singapore citizens are the only travellers fully exempt.
The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) replaced the paper Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) card in 2020 and has been mandatory ever since. There are no plans to remove or modify the requirement. For a full breakdown by nationality, see our Singapore Arrival Card for Foreigners guide.
Transit note: If you remain airside at Changi Airport without clearing immigration, no SGAC is needed. If your transit requires clearing immigration (e.g. to collect baggage), the SGAC is mandatory.
No new rules have been introduced to the Singapore Arrival Card in 2026. The last major change was in 2023.
ICA permanently removed all COVID-19 entry requirements and integrated the health declaration directly into the SGAC form.
2024, 2025, and 2026 have seen no changes to the SGAC process, form, or requirements. The system is fully stable.
ICA has not announced any upcoming changes as of March 2026. Any future updates will appear on the official ICA website (ica.gov.sg).
Singapore removed all COVID-19 entry requirements in 2023 — none of these apply in 2026. Travellers no longer need to provide any COVID-related documentation to enter Singapore.
The following COVID-19 requirements have been permanently removed and are not required in 2026:
The health declaration component remains part of the SGAC form, but it is a standard declaration of current health status — not a COVID-specific requirement. For more details, see our Singapore Health Declaration guide.
The core Singapore Arrival Card rules have remained unchanged since the SGAC was introduced in 2020. Returning travellers can expect exactly the same process:
The Singapore Arrival Card has gone through 4 major milestones since 2020 — with no changes in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
Singapore's entry requirements in 2026 are straightforward — submit the SGAC online (free, 72 hours before arrival), hold a valid passport, and have a valid visa if required for your nationality.
For a full breakdown of what documents you need, see our Singapore Arrival Card Requirements guide. For visa eligibility by nationality, see Singapore Visa Requirements.
Submit Your Singapore Arrival Card — Free & Official
The SGAC is completely free. Submit at the official ICA portal. Takes under 10 minutes.
The process is identical to previous years — visit eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or use the MyICA app, enter your passport details, travel information, and accommodation address, complete the health declaration, and submit. You receive an instant QR code confirmation by email. Submit up to 72 hours (3 days) before arrival.
Answers to the most common questions about the Singapore Arrival Card in 2026.
Yes — the Singapore Arrival Card is still required in 2026 for all non-citizen travellers entering Singapore. Singapore citizens are the only exemption. The requirement has not changed.
No. No new rules, form changes, or process updates have been introduced in 2026. The Singapore Arrival Card process is identical to 2023, 2024, and 2025.
No. Singapore removed all COVID-19 vaccination requirements in 2023. Vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers are treated equally — no proof of vaccination is required to enter Singapore in 2026.
Yes — the Singapore Arrival Card is completely free. Submit it at the official ICA website (eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard) or via the MyICA app at no cost.
Submit the Singapore Arrival Card up to 72 hours (3 days) before your scheduled arrival in Singapore. You cannot submit it more than 3 days in advance. If your travel details change after submission, you can re-submit.
Submit at the official ICA e-service portal: eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard. Alternatively, use the MyICA mobile app (available on iOS App Store and Google Play). Do not use any other website.
The official website is eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard, operated by ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority). This is the only legitimate free submission portal.
No. Singapore citizens are fully exempt from the Singapore Arrival Card requirement. All other travellers — including Singapore Permanent Residents — must submit the SGAC.
Yes — children of all ages require a Singapore Arrival Card. A parent or guardian submits the SGAC on behalf of children who cannot complete the form themselves.
Technically the form can be submitted at any time before immigration clearance, but ICA recommends submitting up to 72 hours before arrival. Submitting in advance avoids delays at the immigration counter.
Failure to submit the Singapore Arrival Card before immigration clearance can result in delays at the immigration counter. ICA officers may ask you to complete the form on-site, which can slow down your entry process.
ICA has not announced any upcoming changes to the Singapore Arrival Card as of March 2026. The SGAC has been stable since 2023. Any future changes would be announced on the official ICA website (ica.gov.sg).
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Field-by-field walkthrough of the SGAC form — every question answered with examples and tips to avoid mistakes.
Details on the health declaration component integrated into the SGAC — what to declare and what's no longer required in 2026.
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