How to Cancel a Singapore Arrival Card?

Are you planning a trip to Singapore and need a Singapore Arrival Card? Or perhaps you have already submitted your SGAC but need to cancel it?

We made a comprehensive guide to help you understand the process of canceling a Singapore Arrival Card. You will learn what the Singapore Arrival Card is, who needs to submit it, how to submit it, and how to cancel it if necessary.

Understanding the Singapore Arrival Card

The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is an electronic version of the traditional paper Disembarkation/Embarkation Card. Managed by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, the document is required for travelers arriving in Singapore. It’s essential for immigration clearance and includes an electronic health declaration.

Who needs to submit the Singapore Arrival Card?

Most travelers to Singapore are required to submit the SGAC. This includes Long-Term Pass holders such as Student’s Pass holders, Dependant’s Pass holders, Long-Term Visit Pass holders, Work Pass holders, etc. The requirement also applies to Singaporean citizens, permanent residents, foreign visitors, and IPA letter holders.

Exceptions for Singapore Arrival Card

The Singapore Arrival Card is not needed by travelers transiting or transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance. Similarly, Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and Long-Term Pass holders traveling through the checkpoints in Woodlands or Tuas are also exempt from the rule.

Electronic Health Declaration as part of the SGAC

All travelers are required to submit an electronic health declaration as part of the SGAC submission. This helps Singaporean authorities track the health status of incoming visitors and manage the potential risks of various infections. It is important to note that false health declarations can be prosecuted under the Infectious Diseases Act.

Submitting the Singapore Arrival Card

The SGAC must be submitted within three days before your arrival in Singapore. This is to ensure a smooth immigration clearance process and to avoid any potential delays.

How to submit the Singapore Arrival Card?

Submitting the SGAC is simple and straightforward.

It can be done through the MyICA mobile app, the SG Arrival Card e-Service platform, or our website; just click on the ‘APPLY ONLINE’ button on the right.

Upon successfully submitting the SGAC, you will receive a confirmation email. This message proves your submission and should be kept for reference.

Once you arrive in Singapore, you must present your travel documents to an ICA officer at the immigration counter. This is an essential step in the immigration clearance process.

This way, your journey to Singapore should be problem-free.

Resubmitting the Health Declaration

If there is any change in your health status, you must resubmit your health declaration. This can be done through the same platforms used for the initial submission.

Singapore e-Pass Online

The Singapore e-Pass is an electronic Visit Pass issued by ICA to foreign visitors. It is sent via email and replaces the traditional inked endorsement stamps on passports. It contains your Disembarkation/Embarkation card number and details of your visit, including the last day of your allowed stay in Singapore.

Who receives the e-Pass?

Only foreign visitors are issued the e-Pass. Singapore permanent residents and Long-Term Pass holders cannot obtain the document.

What information is included in the e-Pass?

The e-Pass includes the number of your Disembarkation/Embarkation Card, details of your visit to Singapore, and the maximum number of days of stay.

How to retrieve e-Pass information?

You can retrieve your e-Pass information from the ICA’s e-Pass Inquiry Portal using your D/E card number or the email address provided in your SG Arrival Card.

Accessing SGAC via the MyICA

The MyICA system is user-friendly and easy to navigate. It provides users with access to SGAC information, making it an essential tool for travelers visiting Singapore.

What is the MyICA Mobile App?

The MyICA mobile app is a digital platform of ICA providing services related to the Singapore Arrival Card. It can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play Store.

The MyICA app allows users to submit the SG Arrival Card, retrieve e-Pass information, and resubmit health declarations if necessary. It is a convenient solution for managing travel documents when visiting Singapore.