Planning a quick weekend getaway, a food hunting trip or a family holiday across the causeway? Before you pack your bags for Singapore, there is one crucial digital document you must complete : the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC).

To help our customers at ZFB Travel enjoy a seamless immigration clearance, we have put together this fresh, up-to-date walkthrough based on the latest 2026 Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) portal.

SGAC Essential Quick Facts

Before we jump into the step-by-step submission, here is a quick breakdown of what the SGAC actually is:

•  What is it? A mandatory electronic landing card and health declaration that replaces the old physical "white card".
   Is it a Visa? No. Malaysians still enjoy visa-free entry into Singapore for social visits.
•  How much does it cost? 100% FREE. ICA does not charge a single cent for this submission.
•  When to submit? Strictly within 3 days before your arrival date (including the day of arrival). For example, if you are entering Singapore on a Friday, you can submit it starting from Tuesday.

Who is exempted?

Only Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents (PR), and Long-Term Pass holders entering via Land Checkpoints do not need to submit this. If you are a Malaysian citizen, you MUST submit it regardless of whether you enter by car, bus, train, flight or cruise.

Things to Prepare Before You Start

Make sure you have these details ready on hand to speed up your application :

1.  Original Passport (Valid for at least 6 months)
2.  Travel details (Flight number, vehicle plate number, or bus info)
3.  Full address of your accommodation in Singapore (Hotel or residential)

 An active email address (To receive your confirmation)

Step-by-Step Submission Walkthrough

Step 1: Access the Official Portal
Go directly to the official ICA website: https://www.ica.gov.sg/. Click on "Submit Online" under the Singapore Arrival Card banner.
(Note: Avoid third-party websites asking for payment! Always check for the ⁠.gov.sg⁠ URL).

Step 2 : Choose 'Submit SGAC'
You will be directed to the main landing page. Simply click on the "Submit SGAC" button to initiate your application.

Step 3 : Select Residency Type
On this newly updated step, the portal will ask you to declare your residency status. Click on the option highlighted on the far right: "Foreign Visitor / In-Principle Approval Holder".

Step 4 : Choose Date of Arrival
On the next screen, click on the "Foreign Visitors / In-Principle Approval (IPA) Holders Submission" bar to expand it. Select your exact Date of Arrival to begin your profile registration.

Step 5 : Fill in Your Personal Information
Carefully input your data exactly as displayed in your passport :

Enter your Full Name, Passport Number, Expiry Date, and Date of Birth.

Select "MALAYSIAN" for nationality and enter your Malaysian IC Number.

Health Declaration : Answer the health screening questions regarding your recent travel history to specific regions and current symptoms (fever, cough, etc.) truthfully. Click Next.

Step 6 : Input Trip & Lodging Details
Next, provide your travel logistics :

• Mode of Transport: Select whether you are arriving by Air, Land or Sea. If you choose Air, provide your flight code and number (e.g., Malaysia Airlines MH601).
• Where Are You Staying? : Choose Hotel, Residential or Others. Pro-tip: If you are staying at a popular location like Hotel Boss at Jalan Sultan, typing the postal code will automatically locate the address details.
• Fill in your departure date from Singapore and your next destination city, then click Next.

Step 7 : Review & Self-Declare
A summary sheet of all your inputted data will appear. Take 30 seconds to double-check your Passport Number and Email Address. Check the declaration box at the bottom to confirm the details are true, then hit Next.

Step 8 : Security Captcha Check
A small verification window will pop up. Type in the security captcha digits correctly into the field and click Submit.

Step 9 : Success & DE Number Generation
The system will immediately process your application and present a confirmation page showing your digital Disembarkation/Embarkation (DE) Number alongside your trip summary.

Step 10 : Grab Your Barcode from Your Email
Check your inbox for an official confirmation email from ICA Singapore.

 What you should do : Screenshot the digital barcode or save the PDF copy directly onto your phone. You can show this barcode or your passport at the automated immigration gates when crossing the border.

REMINDER:

BEFORE ARRIVING SINGAPORE:

• Complete and submit SGAC with Electronic Health Declaration within 3 days before arrival in Singapore

WHEN ARRIVING SINGAPORE:

• Show SGAC acknowledgement email or barcode and verify your passport at the Immigration counter / automated lanes

💡 Pro-Travel Tips by ZFB Travel

•  Check Auto-Gates Eligibility: Malaysian passport holders are eligible to use Singapore's automated clearance lanes (e-gates) at both land and air checkpoints, provided your SGAC is successfully submitted beforehand!
•  Keep Data Roaming Ready : Ensure your roaming data or Singapore eSIM is active right before you hit immigration, just in case you need to pull up your email confirmation.
•  Going in a Group? If you are heading down with family, the SGAC portal allows you to choose a "Group Submission" at the beginning so you can submit up to 10 people at once.

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