SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with electronic health declaration
- Official channels
- SGAC e-Service at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/arrivalcard or the MyICA Mobile app 1,3
- When to submit
- Within 3 days before arrival, including arrival day 1
- Who must submit
- All travellers, with two exceptions 1
- Is it a visa?
- No 1
- Run by
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) 1
Who must submit the SGAC
ICA says all travellers must submit the SG Arrival Card with electronic health declaration before arriving in Singapore 1. That includes holiday visitors 1.
Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders who arrive by air or sea submit the health declaration part 1. Long-term pass holders include holders of the Student's Pass, Dependant's Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass and Work Pass 1.
Who does not need it
When to submit and what it costs
Submit the SGAC within 3 days before arrival, counting the day of arrival 1. ICA's example: if you arrive on 30 June, you can submit from 28 June 1.
Submission is free of charge 1. ICA says it does not support or endorse commercial services that submit the card for a fee, and they are not affiliated with ICA 1.
How to submit
Use the SGAC e-Service or the free MyICA Mobile app from the App Store or Google Play 1. The ICA page links to the e-Service, which opens at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/arrivalcard 1.
You get an acknowledgement email after a successful submission 1. At the immigration counter you present your travel document 1. If your health status changes, update it with the Update SGAC feature 1.
Validity
ICA describes the SGAC as the electronic version of the paper disembarkation card that replaced the white card from 27 March 2020 1. Group submission covers people travelling together on one trip, not several trips 1. Submit a new card for each trip 1.
ICA warnings about paid websites
ICA says it is aware of commercial entities and websites that charge for SGAC submission. It says submission is free and should only be done through ICA's official channels 2.
ICA has received reports from travellers who were charged a processing fee on such sites, when the same submission on ICA's e-Service would have been free 3. Official ICA web addresses always contain ".ica.gov.sg" 3. ICA asks the public to report fake sites to the Police anti-scam helpline on 1800 722 6688 3.
Common questions
How early can I submit the SGAC?
Within 3 days before arrival, including the arrival day 1.
Do I need the SGAC if I am only transiting at Changi?
Not if you transit or transfer without clearing immigration 1.
Is the SGAC a visa?
No. Check Singapore's visa rules separately 1.
How do I spot a fake SGAC site?
Official ICA addresses always contain ".ica.gov.sg" 3.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@entryrulesexplained.com with the official link.
Sources
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA): SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with Electronic Health Declaration (accessed 19 October 2026)
- ICA: Public Advisory on the Submission of SG Arrival Card (SGAC) (accessed 19 October 2026)
- ICA: Advisory on Fake or Misleading Websites (accessed 19 October 2026)
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