Enhanced SG Arrival Card coming Sep 30 — MyICA users urged to update app first

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will introduce an advanced version of the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) from September 30, 2026. This enhanced edition will be accessible through both the MyICA Mobile app and the ICA's website. Travelers relying on the MyICA Mobile app for SGAC submission must ensure their app is updated to the latest version before making any submission starting September 30.

Similarly, land travelers who utilize the app to create their QR code for checkpoint clearance should also confirm their app is up-to-date prior to doing so.

The ICA reaffirmed that SGAC submission via its official channels, namely the MyICA Mobile app and ICA website, is free of charge. Travelers are cautioned against third-party services that may impose fees for a service that is offered at no cost by the government. The Singapore Arrival Card is an electronic declaration that travelers are obligated to submit prior to their arrival in Singapore.

It serves as a replacement for the physical disembarkation card and gathers travel and health declaration data. Submission is typically completed through the MyICA Mobile app or the ICA website, within three days preceding arrival.

The announcement has prompted practical inquiries and observations from frequent travelers. Some have expressed a desire for the enhanced version to include a login feature, which would allow users to avoid re-entering their SGAC and QR code profiles when changing phones. Another traveler recounted their recent experience with the current system: "I just returned last Tuesday.

Self-check-in and out." However, one user expressed skepticism about the proposed change, arguing that if it's not broken, there's no need to fix it.