The SG Arrival Card moved to an updated version of the MyICA app from 30 September 2026. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a Facebook post on 16 September 2026, reported by The Star, that travellers should update the app before submitting their arrival card from that date. ICA’s own SG Arrival Card page does not give the date, so treat it as reported. What has not changed matters more to your wallet: submitting the SG Arrival Card through ICA’s own channels is free.
ICA had already brought the refreshed arrival card to its website in August 2026, with more language options and passport-scan autofill, according to the same reports.
Who Needs the SG Arrival Card
ICA’s SG Arrival Card page says all travellers must submit it before arriving, except:
- people transiting or transferring through Singapore without clearing immigration;
- residents (citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders) travelling through Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints.
ICA’s FAQ adds that residents arriving by air or sea still submit the electronic health declaration. Submit within three days before arrival, including the day you arrive.
The Money Point: It Is Free
ICA’s SG Arrival Card page states: “Submitting the SGAC is free.” The only official channels are the SGAC e-Service on ica.gov.sg and the MyICA mobile app.
ICA has also published a public advisory on commercial websites that charge travellers to submit the card for them. It says ICA does not support or endorse these services, and that they are not related to ICA. The advisory’s annex lists 63 web addresses to avoid.
The short version: Update MyICA before your next trip and submit the arrival card yourself. It is free. If a website asks for card details to “process” your SG Arrival Card, you are on the wrong site.
Overseas visitors are the main targets of these sites, so it is worth telling family or friends who are coming to Singapore.
What Else MyICA Does for Travellers
The same app is useful beyond the arrival card:
- QR code clearance at land checkpoints. ICA says QR code clearance has been fully implemented at the land checkpoints since January 2025, and The Star reported that people who generate these codes in MyICA also need the updated app. Update the app before you drive to Johor Bahru.
- Cash declarations. If you carry more than S$20,000 in cash or bearer instruments into or out of Singapore, the Singapore Police Force says you must file a declaration within 72 hours before you arrive or depart. MyICA is one of the ways to do it. The police say there is no restriction on the amount of cash moved in or out; the rule is about reporting it.
Our guide to how much cash to bring overseas covers the declaration rule in more detail.
Spotting Paid Look-Alike Sites
The pattern is the same for arrival cards and travel authorisations around the world:
- the site name includes words like “arrival card” or “e-visa” but is not on a government domain;
- it asks for a “service fee” or “processing fee”;
- it promises faster approval.
The same caution applies to other countries’ forms. Our round-up of entry fees for Singaporeans lists which forms are free and which carry an official fee. For card fraud and other traps, see how to avoid card skimming and travel scams.
What To Do Next
- Update the MyICA app before your next trip or JB drive.
- Submit the SG Arrival Card only through ica.gov.sg or MyICA.
- If you paid a third-party site, contact your card issuer about the charge and check ICA’s advisory for the site’s name.
