Singapore Immigration has brought in people to Singapore from different parts of the world. Visitors from most of the countries planning their do not require an entry visa in advance for short term visits. The
Singapore Immigration and check point authorities (
ICA) was formed on the first of April 2003, with the merger of
Singapore Immigration and registration (SIR) and Customs and Excise Department.
ICA has brought together the immigration control and clearance performed by the former SIR and enforcement work performed by the former CED at the various checkpoints.
All travelers who are planning to visit Singapore are required to go, through immigration clearance on arrival to Singapore. The granting of social visit passes to visitors is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Visitors must satisfy the following basic entry requirements before they are allowed to enter Singapore:
- A passport with a validity of 6 months
- Valid Singapore Visa
- Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore
- Confirmed onward/ return tickets
- Entry facilities to their own onward destinations
Passports will be stamped on immigration so Singapore with a thirty, sixty or ninety day-visa upon entry. Entry requirements for immigration to Singapore for foreigners are a valid travel document (6 months minimum), a return ticket or entry facilities to the next destination and sufficient funds to stay in Singapore. Singapore has two different assessment levels for nationals who require visa applications and you can find out to which group you belong at
Singapore Immigration Visitor Service web site.
Singapore Immigration adopts an open immigration policy with a strong belief in human resources as the most valuable and important tool in the country's economic growth. Recently the government has also spoken of the need to attract even more foreigners.
However, there is some concern that less expensive and talented foreigners could displace equally talented but more expensive locals. As you will learn, when the Singapore government plans something, it puts its muscle behind it to ensure it gets done.
Immigration in Singapore is pretty common.
