SG Arrival Card

The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is a mandatory digital entry declaration that all travellers must submit before arriving in Singapore.

It is free of charge via the official ICA e-Service or MyICA app, takes under 5 minutes, and must be completed within 3 days before arrival.

This guide covers who must submit, how to complete the SGAC step by step, exemptions, penalties, and common mistakes to avoid in 2026.

What Is the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)?

The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is a mandatory digital entry form administered by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

It replaced the paper-based disembarkation/embarkation (DE) card — commonly known as the “white card” — on 27 March 2020. Every traveller entering Singapore must submit the SGAC before arrival.

It combines arrival information with an electronic health declaration (eHDC) in a single online submission. The SGAC was first introduced in 2019 as a pilot programme for selected transport operators.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, ICA made it mandatory for all travellers and discontinued the paper white card entirely.

The digital system allows ICA to process arrival information more efficiently and supports Singapore’s disease surveillance infrastructure under the Infectious Diseases Act.

The SGAC collects two categories of information:

• Arrival information: Passport details, travel itinerary, accommodation address in Singapore, purpose of visit, mode of travel, and departure details
• Electronic health declaration: A declaration of your current health status to guard against the importation of infectious diseases

Submissions are made through the SGAC e-Service at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or via the MyICA Mobile app (available free on iOS and Android). Both channels are operated directly by ICA and carry no fees.

The SGAC is not a visa. It is an entry declaration form that must be submitted in addition to any visa or entry permit you may require.

Submitting the SGAC does not guarantee entry into Singapore — your eligibility is assessed separately by ICA officers at the immigration counter.

Is the Singapore Arrival Card Still Required in 2026?

Yes — the Singapore Arrival Card remains a permanent, mandatory requirement in 2026.

In February 2023, Singapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung officially confirmed that the SGAC would be a permanent feature of Singapore’s border control system.

The decision to make the SGAC permanent was driven by Singapore’s ongoing commitment to disease surveillance and public health protection. The electronic health declaration component allows health authorities to monitor and respond quickly to potential disease importation risks.

Singapore’s Ministry of Health considers this capability essential for long-term public health resilience.

As of April 2026, the SGAC requirement applies to:

• All international flights arriving at Changi Airport
• All sea arrivals at Singapore’s cruise terminals and ferry terminals
• Land arrivals at Woodlands Checkpoint and Tuas Checkpoint (with specific exemptions for residents — see below)

There is no indication from ICA that the SGAC requirement will be removed or made optional in the foreseeable future.

Travellers who previously submitted the SGAC during the pandemic and assumed it was temporary should note that it is now a standard, permanent part of Singapore’s immigration process.

Key fact: The SGAC replaced the paper white card permanently. There is no option to use a paper form instead.

Who Must Submit the Singapore Arrival Card?

All travellers entering Singapore must submit the Singapore Arrival Card before arrival.

This includes tourists, business visitors, students, and returning residents arriving by air or sea.

The requirement applies regardless of nationality, visa status, or length of stay.

The SGAC applies to:

• Foreign visitors — tourists, business travellers, transit passengers clearing immigration, students, and all other non-residents
• Singapore citizens — returning from overseas via air or sea
• Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) — returning via air or sea
• Long-Term Pass holders — including holders of Student’s Pass, Dependant’s Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass, and Work Pass, arriving via air or sea
• In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter holders — those approved for a long-term pass but not yet issued one

The information required differs slightly depending on your traveller category:

Both groups submit through the same SGAC e-Service or MyICA app.

Foreign visitors must provide additional travel and accommodation details that residents are not required to submit.

Who Is Exempt from the SGAC?

Two specific groups are exempt from submitting the Singapore Arrival Card:

1. Transit/transfer passengers without immigration clearance — If you are transiting through Singapore and remain airside without passing through immigration, you are not required to submit the SGAC. However, if your transit requires you to clear immigration and re-enter the departure hall, you must submit the SGAC.
2. Singapore residents entering via land checkpoints — Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Pass holders entering Singapore through Woodlands Checkpoint or Tuas Checkpoint by land are exempt from the SGAC requirement.

All other travellers — including those arriving by air, sea, or land as foreign visitors — must submit the SGAC without exception.

How to Submit the Singapore Arrival Card Online — Step by Step

Submit the Singapore Arrival Card for free at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or via the MyICA Mobile app.

The process takes under 5 minutes and you receive an email confirmation immediately after submission.

There are two official methods to submit the SGAC.

Both are free, both are operated by ICA, and both result in the same email confirmation.

Choose whichever is more convenient for you.

Option 1: SGAC e-Service (Website)

The SGAC e-Service is the official web portal for submitting your arrival card.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Access the portal
Go to eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard. The portal works on all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) on desktop and mobile.

Step 2: Select your traveller type
Choose between:

• “Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents & Long-Term Pass Holders” — for health declaration only
• “Foreign Visitors” — for arrival information + health declaration

Step 3: Enter your passport details
Provide your full name (as on passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, and passport expiry date.

Step 4: Enter travel and accommodation details (foreign visitors only)
Fill in your arrival date, mode of travel (air/sea/land), flight or vessel number, last country of embarkation, purpose of visit, and your accommodation address in Singapore (hotel name and postal code).

Step 5: Complete the health declaration
Answer the health declaration questions honestly. Declare any symptoms, recent travel to disease-endemic areas, and relevant health conditions. False declarations are a criminal offence.

Step 6: Submit and save your confirmation
After submission, you will receive a confirmation email at the address you provided. Save this email — you may be asked to show it at the immigration counter.

Option 2: MyICA Mobile App

The MyICA Mobile app is ICA’s official mobile application, available free of charge on:

• iOS: App Store (search “MyICA”)
• Android: Google Play (search “MyICA”)

The MyICA app offers one significant advantage over the web portal: a profile-saving feature that stores your personal and passport details securely.

On subsequent trips to Singapore, the app auto-populates your information, reducing submission time to under 2 minutes.

To submit via the app:

1. Download and open the MyICA app
2. Select “Submit SG Arrival Card”
3. Log in or create a profile (optional but recommended for frequent travellers)
4. Complete the same fields as the web portal
5. Submit — confirmation is sent to your registered email

Tip for frequent travellers: Create a MyICA profile to save your details. The app remembers your passport information and pre-fills your health declaration for faster submissions on future trips.

What Information Do You Need to Fill In?

The Singapore Arrival Card requires your passport details, travel itinerary, Singapore accommodation address, purpose of visit, and a health declaration.

Before starting your SGAC submission, gather the following documents and information:

Required for All Travellers

• Valid international passport — passport number, expiry date, nationality
• Full name as it appears on your passport
• Date of birth
• Email address — for receiving your confirmation
• Health status — answers to health declaration questions

Required for Foreign Visitors (Additional)

• Arrival date in Singapore
• Mode of travel — air, sea, or land
• Flight/vessel number or transport details
• Last country of embarkation — the country you departed from before Singapore
• Next country of disembarkation — where you are travelling after Singapore (if applicable)
• Purpose of visit — tourism, business, transit, education, etc.
• Accommodation in Singapore — hotel name, address, and postal code (or host’s address if staying with friends/family)
• Date of departure from Singapore

Health Declaration Questions

The health declaration asks about:

• Current symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, headache, vomiting)
• Recent travel to areas endemic for specific diseases (including Africa and Latin America for Yellow Fever)
• Any other health conditions relevant to disease surveillance

All information must be accurate and truthful.

You can update your health declaration after submission if your health status changes (see the Special Cases section below).

When to Submit the Singapore Arrival Card

Submit the Singapore Arrival Card within 3 days before your arrival date.

For example, if arriving on 30 April 2026, you can submit from 28 April 2026 onwards.

The 3-day submission window includes the day of arrival itself: