SG Arrival Card Online
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SG Arrival Card Information
All foreign nationals traveling to Singapore need the Singapore Electronic Arrival Card, or SG Arrival Card to enter the island state.
The Arrival Card was introduced to replace the previous paper-based Disembarkation/Embarkation Card (D/E Card) system. The new, streamlined system was implemented to allow travelers to complete their arrival card in advance of their trip to avoid long waits at border control.
It’s not a type of visa — it’s required by all international visas, whether you need a visa or not.
The SG Arrival Card application is 100% online. You’ll be asked to give some personal details and information about your travel plans. There form also contains a health declaration.
The Singapore Arrival Card is electronically linked to your passport, allowing quick processing through border control. There’s no need to complete any other forms once you arrive in Singapore. You’re recommended to keep a copy of your SG Arrival Card for Singapore on your phone.
Highlights
Single entry electronic arrival card
Quick online application
Electronically linked to your passport
Valid at select ports of entry
Our Services Includes
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Quick turnaround
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Professional assessment
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Qualified expertise
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24/7 support available
SG Arrival Card Processing Time 1-2 days
Government fee 0 USD
Handyvisas Service Fee From 49 USD
- Embassy Registration
- Priority Service (1H)
TOTAL From 49 USD
Requirements to Apply for Singapore Arrival Card
All travelers from overseas arriving in Singapore must have a valid SG Arrival Card to visit the country.
Foreign nationals applying for the Singapore Electronic Arrival Card must have the following to complete the online application form:
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Passport with at least 6 months validity after arriving in Singapore -
Credit or debit card to pay the SG Card fee -
Current email address where you’ll receive confirmation of your approved SG Arrival Card
The SG Arrival Card application involves filling in a simple online form with the required information.
You must submit the following details:
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Health declaration
The approved SG Arrival Card is electronically linked to the passport registered in your application. You must present your passport at border control upon arrival in Singapore.
Along with your passport, you may be asked to present:
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Proof of onward travel (such as a return plane ticket)
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Sufficient funds for your stay in Singapore
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Entry documents for your next destination
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Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable)
Which countries need an SG Arrival Card for Singapore?
Travelers from all countries need to complete the SG Arrival Card to visit Singapore. For some nationalities, this is the only requirement, whereas others require a consular visa or electronic visa for Singapore as well.
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Czech Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Republic of Cyprus
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Only Singaporean residents, Long-Term Pass holders, and nationals are exempt from the SG Arrival Card requirement.
Singapore Electronic Arrival Card Application Steps
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Complete the SG Arrival Card online application
You can fill in a Singapore SG Arrival Card application online in a matter of minutes with basic personal information, passport data, and details about your trip. You’ll also need to make a health declaration before submitting the form.
Make sure all the information provided on the form is accurate and free of errors before you submit your application. Even small mistakes can result in processing delays or the denial of the SG Card for Singapore.
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Confirm payment for the SG Arrival Card
You must pay the mandatory processing fee before you can submit your Singapore Arrival Card application form.
To confirm the payment, you need to enter the details of a valid credit or debit card authorized for online transactions. The payment is then processed through our secure system.
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Receive your approved Singapore Arrival Card
Once processed, usually within 1-2 business days, you will receive confirmation that your SG Card has been approved via email.
The confirmed Arrival Card is electronically linked to your passport, so there is no need to print a copy. Simply present the SG Card-linked passport on arrival in Singapore.
FAQs About the Arrival Card
Check the Singaporean Visa Policy
Singapore’s visa requirements for each traveler depend on your nationality, the amount of time you’ll stay in the country, and the purpose of your visit.
The law establishes that all travelers visiting Singapore, even those who have visa exemption, need the Singapore Electronic Arrival Card, to gain entry to the island state.
All visitors to Singapore must complete this online registration with their personal and passport details, travel plans for Singapore, and a health declaration. Once approved the SG Card is automatically linked to the traveler’s passport.
The SG Arrival Card is not a visa. Visa-required citizens for Singapore need both an approved SG Arrival registration and a visa to travel to the country.
Singaporean visa regulation states that some foreign nationals need to apply for either an electronic visa or an embassy visa before they can visit Singapore.
Browse the information below to learn more about the visa policy of Singapore, the requirements according to your nationality, and more about the SG Arrival Card.
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Singapore is one of the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These countries form an economic bloc.
Although there is currently no joint ASEAN visa policy, there are plans to introduce a single visa that will give access to all 10 member states, including Singapore.
The ASEAN visa for Singapore is expected to be an electronic travel permit. Travelers will be able to obtain one by applying online.
The final list of eligible nationalities has not yet been released to the public. Check this page for further updates in the future.
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Currently, nationals of around 35 countries are required to submit an embassy visa application at the nearest government office of Singapore.
A Singapore consular visa can be requested for different purposes, such as tourism, business, transit, work or study.
To receive a Singapore embassy visa, the first step is to schedule a visa appointment for an interview. After that, the applicant must print and complete an embassy visa application form which must be taken to the interview, alongside additional supporting documentation.
You’re recommended to schedule the embassy interview well in advance of the intended arrival date in Singapore. A consular visa can take 2 weeks or more to be approved.
However, the standard processing time for a Singapore embassy visa is 3 business days.
Find below a list of the nationalities who require an approved consular visa to travel to Singapore:
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Egypt
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Macao
- Mali
- Morocco
- Moldova
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
- Yemen
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If you need a visa to travel to Singapore, there are two ways to get your travel permit — get an embassy visa in person, or submit an online application for a Singapore eVisa.
A Singapore online visa may be submitted through a local Singaporean contact, a Singaporean consulate or one of their authorized visa agents outside Singapore.
You’re advised to make your application at least 30 days before travel, and to bring a printed copy of the eVisa with them to present upon arrival at border control.
If you’re not eligible to make an online application with the help of a sponsor in Singapore, you must request your visa through an embassy or consulate.
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Only citizens of some countries need a visa for Singapore. Check the list that appears earlier on this page to see if your nationality is visa-exempt for short visits.
If eligible, you’ll be able to travel to Singapore for tourism from 30 up to 90 days visa-free, with an approved SG Arrival Card.
However, for periods of longer stay, or for purposes other than tourism,you must apply for the right type of visa for Singapore. If you do not need a visa for travel to Singapore, this also applies if you’re visiting only in transit.
Countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, Georgia, India, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and territories which fall under Chinese administration, are exempt from requiring a transit visa for stopovers of up to 96 hours.
A transit visa is not required if the passenger does not leave the airport transit area or clear immigration in Singapore during their stopover.