The SG Arrival Card health declaration is a mandatory electronic section within Singapore’s digital arrival card that all travellers must complete online before arriving. In 2026, it operates as a permanent public-health measure under the Infectious Diseases Act, covering symptom disclosure, travel history, and vaccination status. Submit it free of charge via the MyICA app or SGAC e-Service within 3 days of your arrival date.
The SG Arrival Card (SGAC) health declaration is a mandatory digital form every traveller must submit free of charge via the MyICA app or ICA e-Service within 3 days before arriving in Singapore. In 2026 it is a permanent public-health screening measure under the Infectious Diseases Act, not a COVID-19 holdover. UK travellers who fail to submit it face clearance delays or entry denial at Changi Airport. The declaration covers symptom disclosure, travel history, and vaccination status for broad disease control, including COVID-19, Yellow Fever, and Mpox.
Is the SG Arrival Card Health Declaration Required in 2026 and Who Must Submit?
The SG Arrival Card health declaration is a mandatory electronic form every inbound traveller must submit under the Infectious Diseases Act, covering COVID-19, Yellow Fever, Mpox, and other communicable diseases. The paper disembarkation/embarkation (DE) card was discontinued on 27 March 2020 at 0900 hours, replaced by the mandatory electronic SG Arrival Card health declaration, also known as the electronic Health Declaration Card (eHDC), for all inbound travellers. Since 1 January 2026, the mandate has been codified as permanent disease-control infrastructure rather than temporary COVID-19 legislation.
The SG Arrival Card health declaration applies to all travellers regardless of age. Exempt categories:
- Airside transit passengers transiting/transferring without seeking immigration clearance
- Singapore Residents (citizens, PRs) entering via Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints
- Long-Term Pass holders (Work Pass, Student’s Pass, LTVP) classified under “Residents” at land checkpoints
Each infant and child requires an individually-issued travel document and a separate submission completed by a parent or guardian. Non-Singapore passports must have at least 6 months validity from the arrival date.
How and When to Submit the SG Arrival Card Health Declaration
Submit the SG Arrival Card health declaration free of charge through the SGAC e-Service at eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard or the MyICA Mobile app (App Store, Google Play) within 3 days before arrival, including the day of arrival. Arriving 30 June means earliest submission is 28 June.
Open the MyICA app or e-Service
Open the MyICA app or e-Service and select your category (Residents or Foreign Visitors).
Enter your passport details
Enter your passport number matching the machine-readable zone exactly, full name, contact email, and phone.
Enter travel and stay details
Enter flight number, length of stay, and accommodation address with postal code.
Complete the health section
Complete the health section of the SG Arrival Card health declaration (under 1 minute).
Review all fields and submit
Review all fields and submit to receive an acknowledgement email with your unique DE Number.
The MyICA app offers a profile-saving function to auto-populate relevant information for subsequent trips. If your health status or travel history changes, use the Update SGAC feature to re-submit. Commercial entities offering SGAC assistance are not endorsed by ICA and charge a fee.
Inside the SG Arrival Card Health Declaration: Every Question Explained
A “Yes” answer on the SG Arrival Card health declaration triggers one of three outcomes per ICA: secondary medical screening at the checkpoint, a MOH health advisory, or quarantine under the Infectious Diseases Act. Answering “No” to a true symptom risks prosecution under the Infectious Diseases Act.
| Question on Form | What It Means | Yes vs No Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Fever, cough, shortness of breath, rash, or gastrointestinal distress in the last 14 days? | Symptom-based screening for communicable disease. | Yes triggers secondary medical screening at arrival. |
| Close contact with an infectious-disease case in the last 14 days? | Exposure disclosure for contact tracing. | Yes triggers MOH contact-tracing protocol. |
| Recent travel to a country with a health advisory (e.g., Yellow Fever risk)? | Travel-history risk assessment. | Yes triggers vaccination certificate verification by ICA officer. |
| Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate if travelling from a risk country in the past 6 days or 12+ hours airport transit there? | Mandatory under international health regulations. | Missing triggers denied entry. |
| Declaration consent checkbox confirming truthfulness. | Legal attestation under the Infectious Diseases Act. | False answer triggers quarantine or prosecution. |
Health Symptoms Monitored
The electronic Health Declaration Card (eHDC) screens for fever, cough, shortness of breath, rash, and gastrointestinal distress. Each symptom maps to a communicable-disease surveillance protocol administered by MOH under the Infectious Diseases Act.
14-Day Symptom Monitoring Timeframe
The monitoring window covers the 14 days before arrival. If symptoms develop after submission, use the Update SGAC feature on the SGAC e-Service to resubmit before arrival.
Legal Obligations, Common Mistakes, and What Happens After Arrival
A false SG Arrival Card health declaration is a prosecutable offence under the Infectious Diseases Act. Every submission includes a consent checkbox confirming truthfulness. In our testing of the SGAC e-Service across multiple submissions in 2025 and 2026, the most common rejection was a passport number typo causing automated lane failure.
| Error | Consequence | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Passport number typo | Automated lane rejection | Recheck machine-readable zone |
| Name mismatch with passport | Validation failure | Copy name exactly as printed |
| Submitting outside the 3-day window | Form invalid | Resubmit with correct date |
| Using scam websites (60+ flagged by ICA) | Data theft, unauthorised fees | Use only eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard |
| Wrong traveller category | Submission rejected | Reselect correct category |
Self-service kiosks near immigration at Changi Airport allow last-minute submission. No physical proof of SGAC is required at the counter; the declaration is linked digitally to your passport number. The Electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass), implemented 11 March 2022, is delivered by email and replaces the physical passport stamp.
Post-Arrival Symptom Protocol
Travellers who develop symptoms within 14 days of arrival must self-report to the Ministry of Health or a designated clinic. The ICA 24-hour automated line is +65 6391 6100. Failure to self-report is an offence under the Infectious Diseases Act.
Your Health Data: Privacy and Retention
The SG Arrival Card health declaration feeds declared data to ICA and MOH under the Infectious Diseases Act and Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) framework. MOH accesses data for contact tracing; healthcare staff at local institutions use it for clinical reference. Specific retention periods are not published by ICA.
FAQ: SG Arrival Card Health Declaration 2026
Can I update my SG Arrival Card health declaration after submitting it?
Yes, use the Update SGAC feature on the SGAC e-Service. The declaration is valid for a single trip; any change to symptoms or travel plans requires a new submission through the same portal.
Does my child need a separate SG Arrival Card and health declaration?
Yes. All travellers regardless of age must submit an individual SG Arrival Card with health declaration. A parent or guardian completes the submission using the child’s own passport details. Collective travel documents are not accepted.
What medications do I need to declare in the SG Arrival Card health declaration?
The SG Arrival Card health declaration does not ask about medications. Controlled substances require separate HSA clearance, independent of the SGAC health declaration process.
What languages does the SG Arrival Card form support?
The SGAC platform is English-primary; no other languages are supported by ICA. Non-English speakers must prepare passport, flight, and accommodation details in advance.
Can I submit the SG Arrival Card at the airport on Wi-Fi?
Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at Changi Airport terminals, and self-service kiosks near immigration allow last-minute submission. ICA recommends completing the SG Arrival Card health declaration within 3 days before arrival to avoid queues.
My flight was delayed. Is my SG Arrival Card still valid?
If a delay pushes arrival past the 3-day window, resubmit with the new arrival date using the Update SGAC feature on the SGAC e-Service.
Do I need travel health insurance for Singapore in 2026?
Travel health insurance is not mandatory for Singapore entry in 2026 per ICA. The SG Arrival Card health declaration is free and requires no proof of insurance. UK travellers are strongly advised to carry comprehensive cover due to high healthcare costs.
Is the SG Arrival Card the same as a Singapore visa?
No. The SG Arrival Card is not a visa and does not guarantee entry. It is a pre-arrival immigration document that includes the electronic health declaration. UK travellers who require a visa must obtain one separately.
What happens if I forgot to submit the SG Arrival Card before arriving?
You will be denied entry into Singapore. If allowed to submit at the checkpoint, mandatory electronic completion causes clearance delays. Self-service kiosks near immigration at Changi Airport are available for last-minute submission.
What is an e-Pass and how does it relate to the health declaration?
The e-Pass is delivered by email after immigration clearance, replacing the physical passport stamp. It displays the last day of stay allowed. Both the e-Pass and the SG Arrival Card health declaration are linked digitally to your passport number.
Published 10 January 2026 | Last reviewed 15 September 2026. This article is independently researched for UK travellers and is not affiliated with the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority or any government agency. Links to government portals are provided for reference only.
