Singapore SG Arrival Card (SGAC) 2026: How to Submit Step by Step
Every traveller arriving in Singapore by air or sea must submit the free SG Arrival Card (SGAC) — which includes an electronic health declaration — within 3 days before arrival. It takes about 5–7 minutes for visitors.
Who this is for: visitors, business travellers and Singapore residents flying or sailing into Singapore.
Open the official SG Arrival Card form →eservices.ica.gov.sg · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) · FreeKeep this page open in another tab if you get stuck on a field.
Who needs the SG Arrival Card?
All travellers entering Singapore by air or sea — visitors, Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders. Exempt: transit passengers who stay airside, and Singapore residents returning via the Woodlands or Tuas land checkpoints. Full breakdown →
What to keep ready
Step-by-step: how to submit
1Choose website or app
Use eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or the free MyICA app. The app can scan your passport to fill details automatically. App guide →
2Passport & contact details
Enter your details exactly as on your passport, plus an email and mobile number you can access.
3Travel & accommodation
Add your arrival date, flight or vessel details, and where you'll stay in Singapore — copy the address from your booking.
4Health declaration
Answer the health questions honestly. False declarations can be prosecuted under Singapore's Infectious Diseases Act.
5Submit
A confirmation is sent to your email. Keep it on your phone.
After you submit
- Your health status changed before arrival? Use the update option on the official SGAC service.
- The SGAC doesn't guarantee entry — the immigration officer decides.
- Didn't submit? You'll be asked to do it at the checkpoint and re-join the queue.
Common mistakes
- Submitting more than 3 days before arrival.
- Assuming residents are exempt by air — they're not.
- Using an old version of the MyICA app — update it first.
- Paying a third-party site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the SG Arrival Card free?
Yes. Submitting on ICA's official website or the MyICA app is free. ICA does not endorse paid services.
When should I submit the SG Arrival Card?
Within 3 days before arrival, counting the arrival day.
Do Singapore residents need to submit it?
Yes when arriving by air or sea. Residents returning through the Woodlands or Tuas land checkpoints are exempt.
What happens if I don't submit?
You'll be asked to submit it at the checkpoint and re-join the immigration queue.
Is the SG Arrival Card a visa?
No. It's an arrival registration and electronic health declaration. Entry is still decided by the immigration officer.
Can I submit on my phone?
Yes, through the free MyICA app or ICA's website on your phone's browser.
Official sources
- SG Arrival Card — official e-service (eservices.ica.gov.sg)
- ICA: SG Arrival Card information
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)