In short (updated October 2026): the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) form is a free electronic declaration run by Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). You fill in your passport details, contact email, trip details, accommodation in Singapore and a short health declaration, within 3 days before arrival (including the day of arrival), on the official ICA SGAC e-Service or in the free MyICA mobile app. It takes a few minutes and no printing is required.
What Is the SG Arrival Card Form?
The SG Arrival Card (SGAC) is Singapore’s mandatory electronic pre-arrival declaration, managed by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
It replaced the paper disembarkation/embarkation (D/E) card, which was discontinued on 27 March 2020.
The full official name is SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration — the health declaration is built into the same form, so there is no separate health form to complete.
Key facts about the SGAC:
- Free — submission through ICA’s official channels costs nothing
- Mandatory — for travellers arriving by air, sea or land (exemptions below)
- Electronic — submitted online; no paper, no printing
- Includes health declaration — no separate form needed
- Official submission portal: eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/
- Alternative: MyICA mobile app (iOS and Android)
The SGAC is not a visa and not an entry approval. Visa-required nationals still need a Singapore visa separately; visa-free travellers still submit the SGAC.
SG Arrival Card Form Fields: What to Fill In
The SGAC form is divided into a few short sections. Have your passport, flight (or ferry/vehicle) details and accommodation address ready before you start:
| Section | What you enter |
|---|---|
| Personal & passport details | Full name, passport/travel document number, nationality, date of birth and passport expiry date — exactly as on your passport biodata page |
| Contact details | Your email address (the acknowledgement and, for eligible visitors, the e-Pass are sent here) |
| Trip details | Date of arrival, mode of travel (air, sea or land) and your flight, vessel or vehicle details |
| Accommodation | Hotel name and address, or the residential address where you will stay in Singapore |
| Health declaration | Questions about your current health/symptoms and recent travel history |
Passport validity: check that your passport has at least 6 months’ validity — travellers whose travel document has less than 6 months’ validity can be refused boarding under Singapore’s No-Boarding Directive rules (in force since 30 January 2026).
Accommodation address: if you are staying with friends or family, use their residential address. Enter the address where you actually plan to stay.
Health declaration: it is a precaution against importing diseases of concern (ICA cites, for example, yellow fever and Ebola). Answer truthfully — false declarations may be prosecuted under Singapore’s Infectious Diseases Act.
How to Submit the SG Arrival Card Form (Step-by-Step)
Submit the SG Arrival Card at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/ or via the MyICA app. The process takes a few minutes.
Via ICA e-Services Website
- Go to eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/.
- Choose to submit an SG Arrival Card (individual or group submission).
- Enter your passport details (name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, passport expiry date).
- Provide your contact and trip details (email, date of arrival, mode of travel, flight/vessel/vehicle details).
- Enter your accommodation address in Singapore.
- Complete the health declaration (questions about symptoms and recent travel history).
- Review all information and submit.
- Check your inbox — ICA sends an acknowledgement email to the address you declared, and you can download a PDF of your declaration.
Via MyICA Mobile App
The MyICA app is the official, free ICA mobile application for iOS and Android.
- Download MyICA from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- Open the app and select “SG Arrival Card”.
- Fill in the same details as the web form (passport, contact, trip, accommodation, health declaration).
- Submit — your submission appears under “Submitted Declarations” in the app.
The MyICA app can save your profile information and auto-fill it for future trips, which is convenient for frequent visitors.
Group Submission for Family Members and Children
The SGAC e-Service has a Group Submission option for people travelling to Singapore together on the same trip (it cannot be used to cover multiple trips). Parents or guardians can submit the SGAC on behalf of their children, using each child’s own passport details.
When to Submit — The 3-Day Rule
Submit the SG Arrival Card within 3 days before your arrival, including the day of arrival. Earlier submissions are not possible.
Example:
- You arrive in Singapore on 30 June
- The earliest you can submit is 28 June
- You can submit any time from 28 June up to your arrival on 30 June
There is no minimum advance notice, but do not leave it until the last minute: since 30 January 2026, under the No-Boarding Directive regime, airlines may be required to carry out additional checks — such as verifying your visa or SGAC submission — before letting you board.
IMPORTANT: The SGAC covers the specific trip you declare. If your travel plans change (different flight or arrival date), update or resubmit your SGAC via the official e-Service.
Who Needs to Submit the SG Arrival Card?
All travellers arriving in Singapore by air, sea or land must submit the SG Arrival Card, with two exemptions (see below). Foreign visitors submit their arrival information and health declaration; Singapore citizens, permanent residents (PRs) and Long-Term Pass holders arriving by air or sea submit the health declaration.
Visa-Free Travellers and Visa Holders
Visa-free entry does not exempt you from the SGAC. If your nationality requires a Singapore visa, you need both: the visa and the SGAC are two separate requirements — having one does not replace the other.
Singapore Citizens, PRs and Long-Term Pass Holders
Singapore citizens, PRs and Long-Term Pass holders (Student’s Pass, Dependant’s Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass, Work Pass) must submit the SGAC when arriving by air or sea. They are exempt only when entering via the Woodlands or Tuas land checkpoints.
Transit Passengers — When SGAC Is NOT Required
If you are transiting or transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance (you stay airside and do not pass through immigration), you do not need to submit the SGAC.
However, if you plan to leave the airport — even for a short visit into Singapore — you must submit the SGAC before arrival.
Land Crossings from Johor Bahru (JB), Malaysia
Foreign visitors crossing the land border from Johor Bahru, Malaysia via the Woodlands Checkpoint or Tuas Checkpoint must submit the SG Arrival Card before crossing, within 3 days before arrival. (Singapore citizens, PRs and Long-Term Pass holders are exempt at these two land checkpoints.)
After Submission: Acknowledgement, PDF, D/E Number & e-Pass
After submitting the SG Arrival Card you do not receive a visa or a document to print — you receive an acknowledgement email.
- Acknowledgement email — sent to the email address you declared in the SGAC.
- PDF of your declaration — can be downloaded after submission.
- D/E number — shown in the acknowledgement email, in the PDF and (for app users) under “Submitted Declarations” in MyICA.
At Immigration
At the checkpoint you simply present your passport; there is no QR code you need to show for the SGAC. Since May 2024 all foreign visitors can use the automated lanes on arrival without prior enrolment, and passport-free (facial and iris biometric) clearance is in place at Changi Airport, Seletar Airport, Marina Bay Cruise Centre and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.
Your e-Pass
Eligible foreign visitors receive an electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) by email (to the address in your SGAC) after clearing immigration. It shows the maximum number of days you may stay and your last day of stay, and replaces the passport stamp. You can also look it up on ICA’s e-Pass Enquiry Portal with your D/E number or passport details.
Common Problems
The most common SGAC issues are typing errors, changed travel plans and confusion about whether it replaces a visa.
Can I Edit My SGAC After Submission?
If your health status changes after submitting, use the “Update SGAC” function in the official e-Service. For other errors (wrong flight number, wrong accommodation address, changed arrival date), update or resubmit via the official e-Service with the correct information, and contact ICA if you are unsure.
What Happens If I Forget to Submit?
Without a submitted SGAC you may face delays at the immigration checkpoint, and since the No-Boarding Directive regime started on 30 January 2026 your airline may check your SGAC submission before boarding.
If you realise you forgot, submit the SGAC as soon as possible — the e-Service accepts submissions up to and on the day of arrival.
Paid Third-Party Websites
Official submission is free. ICA does not support or endorse commercial services that charge a fee for SGAC submission, and such services are not related to ICA. ICA publishes a list of non-official paid sites in its public advisory.
FAQ
Is the SG Arrival Card still needed in 2026?
Yes. The SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration is still required for travellers arriving in Singapore by air, sea or land in 2026. Only transit passengers who do not clear immigration, and residents entering via the Woodlands or Tuas land checkpoints, are exempt.
What information do I need to fill in the SG Arrival Card form?
Your passport details (name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, expiry date), email address, date of arrival and flight/vessel/vehicle details, your accommodation address in Singapore, and answers to the health declaration about symptoms and recent travel history.
How early can I submit the Singapore Arrival Card?
Within 3 days before your arrival date, including the day of arrival. For example, if you arrive on 30 June, you can submit from 28 June.
How do I download my SG Arrival Card?
After submitting, you can download a PDF of your declaration, and ICA sends an acknowledgement email with your D/E number to the email address you declared. MyICA app users also see it under “Submitted Declarations”.
How do I change my SG Arrival Card?
If your health status changes, use “Update SGAC” in the official e-Service. For other changes, such as a new flight or arrival date, update or resubmit through the official e-Service; contact ICA if you are unsure.
Do I need to print the SG Arrival Card or show a QR code?
No. The SGAC is fully electronic. At immigration you present your passport; keep the acknowledgement email or PDF on your phone for reference.
Do US citizens and other visa-free tourists need an SG Arrival Card?
Yes. Visa-free travellers, including US, UK, Australian and EU citizens, must still submit the SG Arrival Card before arrival. Being visa-free does not exempt you from the SGAC.
Do Singapore citizens need to fill up an SG Arrival Card?
Singapore citizens, PRs and Long-Term Pass holders arriving by air or sea submit the health declaration through the SGAC. They are exempt when entering via the Woodlands or Tuas land checkpoints.
Is the SG Arrival Card free?
Yes. Submission via ICA’s SGAC e-Service or the MyICA app is free of charge. ICA does not endorse paid third-party services.
Sources: ICA – SG Arrival Card, ICA public advisory on SGAC submission, ICA – No-Boarding Directives. Information checked October 2026; always verify the latest requirements at ica.gov.sg before travelling.