Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is rolling out an enhanced SG Arrival Card (SGAC) on the MyICA mobile app from September 30, 2026. The web version of the enhanced card already went live on August 26; the app version is what’s new from September 30.
The main change is a passport-scan autofill feature that lets travelers populate their personal details automatically instead of typing them in manually. The card is also expanding language support to 19 languages total, adding seven new options: Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Dutch, Tagalog, Italian, Spanish, and Russian. ICA is advising travelers to update MyICA to the latest version before filling out the form. The core rules are unchanged: all foreign visitors must submit the SGAC within three days of arrival, including the day of arrival itself, before entering Singapore. It’s free, it isn’t a visa, and transit passengers who don’t clear immigration don’t need one. ICA has also separately warned that paid third-party services offering to submit the SGAC on a traveler’s behalf are not affiliated with the authority.
Why This Matters for Travelers
The SG Arrival Card applies to nearly every foreign visitor entering Singapore, so this change touches far more travelers than a single new flight route or hotel opening would. If your arrival falls on or after September 30, you’ll want your MyICA app updated beforehand so the new passport-scan feature works as intended, or you can simply use ICA’s official web form instead — both remain valid ways to submit.
What Travelers Should Do
If you already have MyICA installed, update it to the latest version before your trip rather than waiting until you land. If you’d rather not deal with the app at all, ICA’s official web-based SGAC service still works exactly as before and doesn’t require any update. Submit your card within the three-day window before arrival regardless of which method you use, and never pay a third-party website or agent to file it on your behalf — ICA has explicitly flagged these services as unaffiliated and unnecessary, since the SGAC itself is free.
FAQ
What’s changing with the SG Arrival Card on September 30?
The enhanced SGAC becomes available on the MyICA mobile app, adding a passport-scan autofill feature and expanding language support to 19 languages (seven new: Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Dutch, Tagalog, Italian, Spanish, and Russian).
Do I have to use the MyICA app now?
No. ICA’s official web-based SGAC service continues to work as before. The app is an additional option, not a replacement requirement.
When do I need to submit my SG Arrival Card?
Within three days before arriving in Singapore, including the day of arrival itself. This deadline is unchanged by the September 30 update.
Is the SG Arrival Card free?
Yes. It’s free and is not a visa. ICA has warned that paid third-party websites offering to submit it on your behalf are not connected to the authority — there’s no need to pay anyone to file it.
Do transit passengers need to submit an SGAC?
No. Travelers who are transiting through Singapore and do not clear immigration do not need to submit an SG Arrival Card.
What should I do if I already have MyICA installed?
Update it to the latest version before filling out your arrival card, ideally before you travel rather than after you land.
More on Entering Singapore
For a full walkthrough of the arrival card process, see our SG Arrival Card: How to Fill It Out guide (now updated for the new format). If you also need to check visa requirements before you travel, our Singapore Visa Guide for Tourists covers who needs a visa and how to apply.
Sources
AsiaOne, September 2026 — Travellers reminded to update MyICA app from Sept 30 to access enhanced SG Arrival Card; ICA official SG Arrival Card page.
For more nearby, see our guide to Getting Around Singapore: MRT, Bus, and Grab Explained.
Pingback: SG Arrival Card: How to Fill It Out Before You Land