Before enjoying Singapore’s food, views, and neighborhoods, complete the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online before your flight. It only takes a few minutes and helps you clear immigration faster on arrival.
What’s the Singapore Arrival Card?
The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is required for all travelers entering Singapore, including Filipinos. Fill it in within 3 days before your flight and remember it is free. If a site asks you to pay, it is not official. Just use the ICA website or MyICA app and make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months.
Who Needs to Fill Out the Singapore Arrival Card?
✅ You need to fill out the SG Arrival Card if you are:
- Any traveler entering Singapore, including Filipinos
- A Singapore citizen, PR, or long-term pass holder arriving by air or sea
- Visiting for holiday, business, or family trips
❌ You don’t need to fill it out if you are:
- A Singapore citizen, PR, or long-term pass holder entering by land (Woodlands or Tuas checkpoints)
- A transit passenger staying inside the airport (not going through immigration)
💡 Important to know :
- Submit within 3 days before arrival
- Airlines can deny boarding if you don’t have it ready
- It works as your health declaration too
If you’re unsure, just submit it. It’s free and takes only a few minutes.
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How to Fill Out the SGAC (ICA website)
Here’s a real, simple guide you can follow – no stress, no fancy words. Just do this before your flight to avoid hassle when you land.
Step 1: Go to the Official Website
Use your phone or laptop. Open this link:
👉 https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/
This is the official Singapore immigration website. Don’t use other random links.
Step 2: Click ‘Foreign Visitor’
You’ll see different options.
Choose ‘Foreign Visitor’ because you’re just visiting Singapore.
Step 3: Fill In Your Details
Type your information, same as in your passport:
- Full name
- Passport number
- Date of birth
- Nationality (Philippines)
- Gender
Make sure everything is correct. Double-check your passport.
Step 4: Enter Your Flight Details
- Flight number
- Arrival date
- Departure date
Step 5: Add accommodation details
- Hotel name and address, or
- Full address of family or friends
- Don’t leave this blank
Step 6: Answer Health Questions
They’ll ask simple health questions (like if you’ve been sick recently). Just answer honestly.
Step 7: Review and submit
- Check all details carefully
- Click submit
Step 8: Save confirmation
- Look for your DE Number in the email
- No DE number means not submitted
- Screenshot or save on your phone
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How to Fill Out the SGAC (MyICA App)
Step 1: Download the app
- Search MyICA Mobile on App Store or Google Play
- Install the official app only
Step 2: Open and choose ‘SG Arrival Card’
- Tap SG Arrival Card
- Select Foreign Visitor or Group Submission (up to 10 people)
Step 3: Scan or enter your details
Fill Manually
- Use passport scan (OCR) to auto fill details
- Scan the bottom part of your passport (the lines with <<<<)
- Or enter manually if needed
- Double check everything matches your passport
Step 4: Fill in travel details
- Flight number
- Arrival and departure dates
Step 5: Add accommodation
- Hotel name and address, or host address
Step 6: Answer health questions
- Simple yes or no
Step 7: Review and submit
- Check details and submit
Step 8: Save confirmation
- Look for your DE Number
- Screenshot or keep it in the app
- No DE number means not submitted
Other Requirements for Entry to Singapore
Item | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
Passport | Must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. Even short by one day, you may be denied boarding. |
Return or Onward Ticket | Proof you will leave Singapore. Keep a printed copy or offline PDF. Airlines may check before boarding. |
Visa (If Required) | Filipinos can enter visa free for up to 30 days. For longer stays, check visa rules in advance. |
SG Arrival Card (SGAC) | Submit within 3 days before arrival. Make sure you receive your DE Number. No DE Number means not submitted. |
eTravel (Philippines) | Required before departure. Generate your QR code and keep it ready at the airport. |
Proof of Funds | Not always checked, but be ready to show cash, credit card, or e-wallet balance. |
Travel Insurance | Not required, but recommended for medical or emergency coverage. |
🚫 Prohibited Items
Item | Rule |
|---|---|
Vapes / E-cigarettes | Completely illegal. Possession can lead to fines. |
Chewing Gum | Not allowed unless for medical use. |
Alcohol in Public | Not allowed from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM in public places. |
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Tips Before You Travel to Singapore
✅ Arrive early at the airport in case you need time to fix any issues with your SG Arrival Card or documents
✅ Save your hotel address on your phone so it’s easy to show if needed
✅ Bring a travel adaptor. Singapore uses Type G plugs, different from the Philippines
✅ Use contactless payment for MRT and buses. Cards and mobile payments work almost everywhere
✅ Download useful apps like Google Maps, Grab, and WhatsApp
✅ Stay connected by getting an eSIM or SIM card before or after arrival
✅ Do not bring banned items like vapes or chewing gum
✅ Check the weather before packing. It’s hot, humid, and can rain anytime
✅ Keep your SG Arrival Card confirmation ready, airlines may check before boarding
FAQ: Singapore Arrival Card
What is the Singapore Arrival Card?
It’s an online form all travelers must submit before arriving in Singapore. It replaces the old paper arrival card you used to fill out on the plane.Who needs to fill it out?
All travelers entering Singapore — including Filipinos. Even if you’ve been to Singapore before, you still need to do this every trip.Is it free?
Yes! Filling out the Singapore Arrival Card on the official ICA website is completely free. Beware of fake sites that charge fees.Do I need to print it?
No print-out needed. Just save a screenshot or digital copy of your confirmation on your phone. Immigration officers might ask for it when you land.I’m transiting through Changi. Do I need it?
- ❌ If you’re staying inside the airport and not clearing immigration — no need.
- ✅ If you’re leaving the airport during your layover — you need to fill it out.