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Do I need to fill SG arrival card for transit?

All travellers are required to submit the SG Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore, except: Those transiting/transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance; and.



In 2026, you generally do not need to submit an SG Arrival Card (SGAC) if you are only transiting through Singapore Changi Airport. The requirement applies strictly to travelers who intend to clear immigration and enter the country. If you are staying within the "transit area" (the sterile airside zone) to wait for your connecting flight and your bags are checked through to your final destination, you can bypass the SGAC entirely. However, if your transit involves a long layover and you wish to pass through immigration to visit the city, see the "Jewel" waterfall (which is outside the sterile area), or stay at a hotel outside the airport, you must submit the SG Arrival Card and the electronic health declaration within three days of your arrival. Additionally, if you are traveling on separate tickets and need to clear immigration to collect your luggage and re-check it for a different airline, you are technically "entering" Singapore and will need to complete the digital card. It is a free service provided by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and can be completed quickly via their official website or the MyICA mobile app.

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To qualify as a Transit Passenger, traveller must:
  • Have both flights booked in the same booking itinerary.
  • Have their check-in luggage tagged-through from the origin airport to their final destination.


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Just remain in the transit area. You won't need to clear arrival immigration and check in again for your connecting flight, so you won't need a visa to enter Singapore.

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You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.

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The information required on the card includes your name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, last visited places, the purpose of visit, and a few consents. The SG Arrival Card application is entirely online and can be completed quickly and easily with iVisa.

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Can transit passengers visit Jewel? We recommend transit passengers to cater for at least 5 hours of transit time to comfortably visit and experience Jewel. All passengers are reminded to check in for their departing flights at least 2 hours before their flight departure time.

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IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES All passengers (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders and Foreign Visitors) who will like to enter Singapore are required to submit the electronic Health Declaration Card (eHDC) via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service before clearing immigration.

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SG Arrival Card from MyICA Mobile Application Go to SG Arrival Card tab to select Submitted Declarations option to find the D/E number for your current trip to Singapore. *Singapore PRs and Long-Term Pass holders will not be issued e-Pass upon arrival in Singapore.

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A direct flight is identified by a unique flight number. A transit flight, with a connection, has two distinct flight numbers. A flight that is not direct, or connecting flight, involves a change of aircraft.

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When checking in your luggage in most cases it will be checked through to your last stop. When arriving at the connecting airport all you have to do is to go to your next gate and wait for the next plane, your next flight. There might be a security check in the terminal at the connecting airport.

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Transiting the United States In general, travelers in transit through the United States require valid C-1 visas.

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