From 22 September 2025 to 28 February 2026, foreign travellers from 63 countries can now clear immigration checks via a QR code from the MyNIISe app.
After being held in limbo for a few years, the Vehicle Entry Permit for Singaporean cars entering JB looks set to come into force at last.
In lieu of passports, travellers crossing the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints by car will soon be able to use QR codes generated via the MyICA app instead.
Large MPVs with 12 or more passengers may now be diverted to the bus lanes for immigration clearance, to ease waiting time at the Tuas Checkpoint.
ICA has released an advisory on the expected traffic conditions during the Deepavali weekend period from 9 to 14 November 2023.
A trial for the automation of car clearance at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, which aims to maximise manpower and beef up security, is underway.
Technical issues with the immigration clearance system caused heavy traffic at the Tuas Checkpoint on Thursday morning.
Motorists passing through the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints will get ample warning to pay the tolls, thanks to a new system that will be implemented next year.
Travellers passing through the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints by car will soon be required to have their thumbprints scanned at immigration counters.
The immigration clearance system at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints experienced 'intermittent slowness' yesterday evening but has since returned to normal.
To avoid a surge of travellers and vehicles seeking clearance at the land checkpoints, travellers are advised to adjust their travel plans if possible.
The Singapore Land Authority has gazetted the acquisition of the affected land and will work with affected owners and tenants in the acquisition process.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said motorists could expect delays as the accident happened during the morning peak period.
Singaporeans and permanent residents will soon be able to have their eyes scanned at automatic checkpoints here to verify their identity.
Two canopies fell this morning at 5:35am, due to strong winds and heavy rain, according to the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority.
It is normal practice for the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to give expedited clearance to ministers, ICA said.
With the Hari Raya Puasa holiday coming up next Wednesday (July 6th), motorists and travellers are advised to plan ahead and adjust their travel plans.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority expects high traffic volume at both checkpoints over the festive period, and delays are expected.
More automated clearance systems will be set up at land checkpoints by the end of next year to help motorcyclists clear immigration faster.
A Malaysian technician who tried to evade customs at Woodlands Checkpoint by not presenting his passport was jailed for six weeks yesterday.