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Changi Airport (SIN) Arrival Card - Singapore Entry Guide

Updated 2026-10-09

Do I need a SGAC when flying into SIN?

Yes. The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) is required for foreign passengers entering Singapore regardless of which airport you arrive through. If your flight lands at Changi Airport, your SGAC is checked when you clear immigration at SIN - and often earlier, at check-in or the departure gate.

When to submit before a SIN flight

The submission window is the same for every airport: check the current official guidance for your arrival date, and do not leave it until departure day. Travellers connecting through other airports before landing at SIN should use the flight number of the leg that physically lands in Singapore.

The official submission is free on the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website (https://www.ica.gov.sg). Our independent service completes and files the SGAC for you for $19.00, with the confirmation delivered to your email within 24 hours.

At Changi Airport: what happens at immigration

After landing at SIN, follow arrivals signage to immigration control. Have your passport and your SGAC confirmation (email or QR code) ready. Officers match the card against your passport details, so the name and passport number on your submission must match exactly. After immigration, you proceed to baggage claim and customs as usual.

During peak arrival waves at Changi Airport the immigration hall can get busy - having the SGAC already done keeps you in the fast lane instead of filling forms at a counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a SGAC if I land at SIN?

Yes. Every foreign visitor entering Singapore must submit the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) before arrival, regardless of airport. At Changi Airport (SIN) officers check it against your passport at immigration.

Which flight number do I put if I connect before SIN?

Use the flight number of the leg that physically lands in Singapore. If you transit elsewhere first, the earlier legs do not matter for the SGAC form.

Is the SGAC checked at SIN or before boarding?

Both, potentially. Airlines flying to Singapore may ask for proof at check-in or the gate, and immigration officers at SIN verify it again against your passport.

What if my SGAC details do not match my passport at SIN?

Name and passport number must match exactly. If you spot an error after submitting, file a correction before you fly - mismatches at SIN immigration can mean delays or re-filing on the spot.

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