SingaporeSG Arrival Card
Singapore SG Arrival Card declaration: your arrival record completed and submitted before you fly. No government fee; you pay only the service fee.
See who can apply for the Singapore SG Arrival Card, the documents you'll need, and how the application works.
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Overview
The SG Arrival Card is Singapore's free, mandatory digital arrival declaration for foreign visitors, and it includes an electronic health declaration. It is not a visa: it is the entry record that the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority requires from everyone arriving in Singapore, including travellers who are visa-free for a short stay. It replaces the paper disembarkation card that used to be handed out on flights, and each traveller files their own, including children and infants.
You submit it within the three days before you arrive, and submitting too early is not accepted because the health declaration must reflect your actual situation at arrival. The card itself costs nothing at the government source; the service fee covers preparing your declaration in your own language and reviewing every field before it is submitted, so your record is complete and accurate when you reach the checkpoint. The SG Arrival Card does not grant a visa, work rights or the right to live in Singapore.
If your nationality needs a Singapore visa for your trip, you must still obtain that visa through the proper consular channel before you travel; the arrival card is a separate, additional requirement on top of any visa. Because it is digital, there is nothing to collect at the airport and no stamp in your passport. Your SG Arrival Card is completed and checked so it is filed correctly inside the window and you can travel with confidence.
At a glance
The key facts for a Singapore SG Arrival Card application.
- Visa type
- SG Arrival Card
- What you need
- Your passport
Who can apply
The main eligibility conditions for this destination, and who can apply.
Mandatory for all foreign visitors entering Singapore by air, land or sea. The digital declaration replaces the paper disembarkation card previously distributed on flights. Each traveller including children files individually.
What you'll need
Have these ready before you begin your application. Requirements can vary by nationality and trip purpose.
- Passport with at least six months validity
- Arrival date and entry point in Singapore
- Singapore accommodation address (if staying overnight)
- Current health declaration per ICA requirements
- Email address for confirmation
- Payment method (one all-inclusive price, government fee is zero for the SG Arrival Card)
Requirements in detail
Filling in the SG Arrival Card is straightforward, but the details have to match your travel documents exactly. You need your passport, valid for your trip, with the passport number and its issue and expiry dates to hand. You provide your trip details: the arrival flight or carrier, your arrival date and your accommodation address in Singapore if you are staying overnight.
You also complete the short electronic health declaration, which asks about your recent travel and health status and must reflect your real situation on the day you arrive. There is no photograph to upload and no fee charged by the authority. The single most common avoidable error is the timing combined with a mistyped passport number or name: submitting before the three-day window opens is rejected, and a character that does not match your passport can cause questions at the checkpoint.
A valid email address is essential, because your acknowledgment and your Visit Pass are notified by email. Please be careful with look-alike websites that advertise the SG Arrival Card and charge inflated fees while adding no value; the declaration is free at the government source, and the role here is to complete and review it in your language. Before anything is submitted, the name, passport number, dates and health answers are checked against the documents you provide, so the record filed with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority is clean and ready for your arrival.
Government processing time
What the issuing authority typically takes once the application is submitted.
Government processing: Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority processes SG Arrival Cards digitally once submitted to the official portal. VisitPass review happens before the submission to that portal: Standard 1-3 business days, Rush 1 business day, Super Rush less than 6 hours. The card can only be lodged within the three days before your arrival date, so timing matters. The review is completed and the card submitted early inside that window, leaving a short buffer in case a flight or accommodation detail still needs correcting. Every field is verified against the passport so the submission is clean and questions at the checkpoint on arrival are avoided.
On arrival
Once the SG Arrival Card is submitted, you receive an acknowledgment by email. Foreign visitors are then notified of their Visit Pass, the e-Pass that shows the period of stay granted and your last allowed day in Singapore. There is no passport stamp and nothing physical to collect; the immigration system already holds your submitted card.
Keep the acknowledgment and e-Pass email accessible on your phone or saved offline in case you want to refer to it. At the checkpoint you normally clear immigration with your passport alone, so travel on the exact passport you used for the declaration. The officer makes the final admission decision, so it helps to have your return or onward ticket and your accommodation details ready to show if asked.
Planning your trip
Singapore packs a great deal into a compact, walkable city-state. Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay waterfront are the signature sights, with the Supertree grove, the conservatory domes and the bayfront light shows after dark, and the rooftop view from Marina Bay Sands looking back over the skyline. Sentosa island adds beaches, cable cars and family attractions, while Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam reward an afternoon of wandering between temples, mosques, colourful shophouses and busy street markets. The hawker centres are the heart of local life and some of the best value eating anywhere, from Hainanese chicken rice and chilli crab to laksa and satay, with Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell among the favourites. The climate is hot and humid all year with brief, heavy afternoon downpours, so pack light, breathable clothing, a compact umbrella or rain layer and good walking shoes, carry water, and plan air-conditioned stops around the midday heat to keep the day comfortable.
One all-inclusive price
One price per visa with everything included. The government portion goes to the issuing authority and is non-refundable, itemised on your official receipt. Our service covers a full review of your application, secure handling and 24/7 email support.
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$115.00
Standard tier, one all-inclusive price. You choose your processing speed at checkout, where the final price is confirmed.
The government portion shown is an approximate USD equivalent of the issuing authority's official charge; the exact all-inclusive price is confirmed at checkout.
How to apply
Three steps from start to approval.
Complete the form
Answer the official questions online. Your draft is saved for 30 days, so you can finish once your documents are to hand.
Pay securely
You see the one all-inclusive price before you pay. We check your application for completeness before it reaches the government portal.
Receive by email
Your approved travel authorisation arrives by email. Bring it, or a copy, together with the passport you applied with when you travel.
Questions about this destination
Common questions specific to this visa. For broader topics see our help centre.
When should I submit the SG Arrival Card?
Submit within three days before your arrival in Singapore. Earlier submissions are accepted but health declarations must reflect your actual status at arrival. Our system delivers the confirmation as soon as it is approved.
Is there a government fee for the SG Arrival Card?
No. The Singapore Arrival Card itself is free. VisitPass charges a service fee for specialist review of your declaration and assistance with the latest required fields. Our checkout shows zero government fee and our service fee separately.
Do transit passengers need to file?
Transit passengers who remain airside at Changi Airport without clearing immigration generally do not need the Arrival Card. If you leave the airport for any reason, even a stopover hotel, the Arrival Card is required.
What if my arrival date changes?
Email us as soon as you have updated arrival details. We resubmit the declaration with corrected information. No additional fee for itinerary updates within 14 days of original submission.
Does the SG Arrival Card replace a visa?
No. The SG Arrival Card is a declaration form for all visitors regardless of visa status. If your nationality requires a Singapore visa, you still need to obtain it through the proper consular channel before travel.
Who must file the Singapore Arrival Card?
All foreign visitors entering Singapore by air, land or sea must file, and each traveller including children files individually. It replaces the paper disembarkation card.
Why use VisitPass if the SG Arrival Card is free?
The card is free from Singapore's authority; our service fee covers a specialist reviewing your declaration and health information for accuracy before submission, reducing the risk of issues at the checkpoint.
Do visa-free visitors still need the SG Arrival Card?
Yes. Even if your nationality can enter Singapore without a visa for a short stay, the SG Arrival Card is still mandatory. It is the entry record and health declaration that every foreign visitor must file before arrival, regardless of visa status, and travellers who do not submit it may be refused entry.
What do I receive after the SG Arrival Card is submitted?
You receive an acknowledgment by email, and foreign visitors are notified of their Visit Pass, the e-Pass that states the period of stay granted. There is no passport stamp and nothing to collect at the airport; the immigration system already holds your card. Keep the email accessible during your trip.
What information do I need to fill it in?
Your passport details, your trip details such as the arrival flight and your accommodation address in Singapore, a valid email address and the short electronic health declaration. There is no photograph and no government fee. We complete and review each field for you so the record matches your passport exactly.
Which website is the official SG Arrival Card?
The SG Arrival Card is issued through Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, and the declaration is free at that source. Be wary of look-alike sites that charge inflated fees and add no value. VisitPass is an independent service that prepares and reviews your free declaration so it is filed correctly within the window.
What if I make a mistake on the SG Arrival Card?
A mistyped passport number or name is the most common avoidable error and can cause questions at the checkpoint. Before anything is submitted we check your entries against your documents to catch errors. If your details change after submission, email us and we resubmit the declaration with the corrected information.
What happens at the checkpoint if there is an error on my SG Arrival Card?
An incorrect passport number, a misspelt name or a wrong arrival date can slow your clearance and prompt extra questions from the officer, and a missing card may lead to refused entry. We reduce that risk by checking every entry against your documents before anything is lodged, so your record matches your passport exactly and you arrive ready to clear.
How do I avoid paying a look-alike SG Arrival Card website?
Look-alike sites copy the official wording and charge inflated fees while adding nothing. The declaration itself is free at the government source, so any government fee shown should be zero. With VisitPass the checkout shows a zero government fee and our service fee separately, and that fee buys a reviewed, correctly completed submission lodged inside the window for you.
How is the SG Arrival Card completed from start to finish?
You send us your passport, flight and accommodation details and answer the short health questions. We complete the official form, check each field against your documents, and submit it to the authority inside the three-day window before arrival. You then receive the acknowledgment and your e-Pass by email, which you keep accessible for your trip. There is nothing to print and collect.
How long can I stay in Singapore with my e-Pass?
The period of stay is decided by an immigration officer on arrival and confirmed in the e-Pass notified to you by email, which states the last day of stay allowed. For visa-free visitors it is commonly up to 30 or 90 days depending on nationality. The SG Arrival Card records your entry and health declaration; it does not itself set or extend how long you may remain.
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