Trip planning
How to plan a visa application without losing track
Keep the travel-permission check, application preparation and travel arrangements in one clear plan, with government instructions as the reference point.
Read guideSingapore arrival card and visa: keep the checks separate
The SG Arrival Card is an arrival declaration. It is separate from checking whether your travel document requires a Singapore visa.
Make two separate checks
Review Singapore’s visa and entry requirements for your travel document, then check the SG Arrival Card instructions and exceptions. Completing an arrival declaration does not establish that you meet visa requirements or guarantee admission.
Prepare the details of the actual journey
Keep your passport, trip dates, arrival arrangements and accommodation details organized before completing the relevant forms. Check the official submission window rather than completing a form far in advance and assuming it remains appropriate.
Compare the official and private routes
ICA provides the SG Arrival Card service directly. Understand what a private service adds and any separate service charge before choosing assistance. Revisit the official instructions if your itinerary changes, and keep arrival records separate from any visa application records.
Common questions
Is the SG Arrival Card a visa?
No. The arrival declaration and visa requirements are separate.
Where is the official SG Arrival Card service?
Use the ICA page linked below for the official service, instructions and exceptions.
Official sources
Confirm current requirements, fees and instructions with the responsible authority.
Private visa guidance and application help. Not a government agency. Government authorities decide applications and admission. Check current official instructions for your circumstances.