Important Information for Singapore Citizens, PRs, and Long-Term Pass Holders
Submit Your SGAC Now →The short answer: Yes. All travelers entering Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents (PRs), and Long-Term Pass holders, are required to submit the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) with Electronic Health Declaration before arriving in Singapore.
This mandatory requirement applies regardless of your residency status or citizenship. The SGAC is part of Singapore's immigration and public health protocols, designed to streamline entry processes and ensure the safety of all individuals entering the country.
However, there are specific exemptions for Singapore Citizens, PRs, and Long-Term Pass holders entering via land checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas. We'll cover these exemptions in detail below.
Singapore Citizens must submit the SGAC when entering Singapore via:
Citizens entering via land checkpoints (Woodlands or Tuas) are exempt from the SGAC requirement.
The SGAC must be submitted up to 3 days before arrival, including the day of arrival. This helps expedite the immigration clearance process and ensures compliance with health protocols.
Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass holders (including work pass, student pass, and dependant pass holders) must submit the SGAC when entering via:
Similar to citizens, PRs and Long-Term Pass holders entering via Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoints are exempt from submitting the SGAC.
Ensure you have your valid pass details ready when completing the SGAC submission.
Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Pass holders are exempt from the SGAC requirement when entering Singapore via the following land checkpoints:
This exemption applies whether you're traveling by car, motorcycle, bus, or on foot. However, if you're entering Singapore via air or sea, the SGAC submission is mandatory.
If you are transiting through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance (remaining in the airport's transit area), you do not need to submit the SGAC. This applies to all travelers, including Singapore Citizens and residents, who are simply passing through without officially entering Singapore.
Important: If you plan to leave the airport and enter Singapore during your transit, you must submit the SGAC, even if you are a Singapore Citizen or PR.
Quick, easy, and free for all Singapore Citizens and Residents
Start Your SGAC SubmissionSingapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Pass holders must submit the SGAC within three (3) days before arrival in Singapore, including the day of arrival.
Example: If you are arriving on June 30, you can submit your SGAC anytime from June 28 onwards.
Submitting the SGAC in advance helps ensure a smooth and efficient entry process at immigration checkpoints. It allows immigration officers to verify your information before you arrive, reducing wait times.
While you can submit the SGAC up to 3 days in advance, we recommend completing it as soon as your travel plans are confirmed. This gives you time to correct any errors if needed.
Best practices:
Remember: The SGAC is valid only for the specific trip you declare. If you travel frequently, you'll need to submit a new SGAC for each entry into Singapore.
Download the MyICA mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. The app offers:
The MyICA app is recommended for Singapore Citizens and residents who travel frequently.
Visit the official ICA SGAC e-Service website on your computer or mobile browser. The website provides:
The website is ideal if you prefer using a desktop or laptop computer.
Traveling with family? You can submit the SGAC for multiple people at once using the group submission feature:
Perfect for Singapore families returning home from overseas trips.
When submitting the SGAC, Singapore Citizens and residents need to provide the following information:
| Information Category | Details Required | Notes for Citizens/PRs |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Details | Full name, NRIC/FIN, date of birth, gender | Use your Singapore NRIC or FIN number |
| Passport Information | Passport number, issue date, expiry date | Singapore passport or foreign passport details |
| Travel Details | Flight/vessel number, arrival date and time | Ensure accurate flight information from your ticket |
| Residential Address | Singapore residential address | Provide your home address in Singapore |
| Contact Information | Mobile number, email address | Local Singapore contact number preferred |
| Health Declaration | Recent travel history, health status | Answer all health-related questions truthfully |
You might wonder why Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents need to submit the SGAC when they already have the right to enter Singapore. There are several important reasons:
The Electronic Health Declaration component of the SGAC is crucial for monitoring potential health risks. Even Singapore residents can inadvertently bring health threats from abroad, so the health declaration helps authorities:
Pre-submitted SGAC information allows immigration officers to verify details before arrival, making the clearance process faster and more efficient for everyone, including Singapore Citizens and PRs. This reduces congestion at immigration checkpoints.
The SGAC ensures that all travelers provide accurate, up-to-date information about their arrival. This is particularly important for contact tracing in case of public health emergencies.
Having a single system that applies to all travelers, regardless of citizenship status, simplifies the immigration process and ensures consistency in data collection and health monitoring.
Important: Making a false declaration on the electronic health declaration may lead to prosecution under the Infectious Diseases Act. Always provide accurate information.
False. Singapore Citizens arriving by air or sea must submit the SGAC. The only exemption is for land checkpoint entries at Woodlands and Tuas.
This requirement applies to all citizens, regardless of how frequently they travel or their age.
False. While foreign visitors must submit the SGAC, it is also mandatory for Singapore Citizens, PRs, and Long-Term Pass holders entering via air or sea.
The health declaration component is essential for everyone entering Singapore.
False. Even if you use automated clearance lanes at Changi Airport, you still must submit the SGAC beforehand. The automated system verifies your pre-submitted SGAC data.
The SGAC is a separate requirement from the immigration clearance method.
False. The official SGAC submission via the ICA website or MyICA app is completely free. Beware of third-party sites charging fees.
Always use official channels: the ICA e-Service or MyICA mobile app.
Yes. Singapore Citizens returning home by air must submit the SGAC within 3 days before their arrival. This includes the health declaration component, which is mandatory for public health monitoring.
The submission is free and can be completed via the MyICA app or official ICA website in just 5-10 minutes.
Yes, if entering by air or sea. Permanent Residents must submit a new SGAC for each trip when arriving by air or sea. However, PRs entering via Woodlands or Tuas land checkpoints are exempt.
The SGAC is valid for single entry only and must be resubmitted for each arrival.
Yes, Singapore Citizens and residents can use SingPass to log in to the MyICA app or e-Service, which makes the submission process even more convenient. Your personal details may be auto-populated, saving time.
Using SingPass also allows you to save your profile for future submissions.
If you are a Singapore Citizen, PR, or Long-Term Pass holder entering via the Woodlands or Tuas land checkpoints, you are exempt from submitting the SGAC.
This exemption applies whether you're in a car, on a motorcycle, in a bus, or on foot.
Yes. All travelers, including children and infants who are Singapore Citizens, must have an SGAC submitted when arriving by air or sea. Parents or guardians can submit the SGAC on behalf of their children using the group submission feature.
Each child requires a separate SGAC submission with their individual passport and travel details.
Yes, you can retrieve your SGAC submission details through the MyICA app under "My Submissions" or via the SGAC e-Service website. You'll need your passport number and other identifying information to access your submission.
No confirmation email is sent after SGAC submission, so the retrieval feature is useful if you need to verify your details.
While Singapore Citizens have the right to enter Singapore, failing to submit the SGAC may result in delays at immigration. You may be required to complete the health declaration on-site, which can slow down the clearance process.
Additionally, false health declarations or non-compliance may result in penalties under the Infectious Diseases Act.
As a Singapore Citizen or Resident, completing your SGAC is quick, easy, and essential for a smooth return home. Don't wait until the last minute—submit your declaration now.
Complete Your SGAC Now (Free)Official submission via MyICA app or ICA website is 100% free. Submit up to 3 days before arrival.
