Singapore Arrival Card for Australian Citizens (2026 Guide)

Do Australian citizens need a Singapore arrival card?

Yes. The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is mandatory for foreign visitors entering Singapore, and that includes Australian passport holders. It is a separate requirement from any visa or visa exemption: even if you enter Singapore visa-free for tourism, you still must submit the SGAC before arrival.

Visa-free entry and the SGAC - two different things

Australian citizens can generally enter Singapore for tourism without a visa, but the exact length of stay and conditions depend on current immigration rules, which change periodically - confirm your allowance with the Singapore embassy or your airline before you fly. Whatever your visa situation, the SGAC requirement applies on top of it.

Practical takeaway: check your visa-exempt allowance when you book, then handle the SGAC in the days before departure. Both need to be right, and neither replaces the other.

How Australian travellers apply

The official form is free on the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website (https://www.ica.gov.sg). You will need your passport details, your flight into Singapore, and the address where you are staying. Names must be entered exactly as printed in your passport.

If you prefer to skip the form entirely, our service does it for you: send your trip details once, and we prepare, verify and file your SGAC and email the confirmation within 24 hours - $19.00 per application. We are an independent application service with no government affiliation; the official form can always be submitted free of charge yourself.

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