I'm flying into Singapore on Singapore Airlines. What flight number do I use?

The flight number on your ticket and boarding pass for the leg arriving in Singapore (e.g., SQ123). For code-shares, use the operating carrier's number, not the marketing carrier's.

Do I need a separate SGAC each time I cross the Causeway?

Yes. Each entry into Singapore needs its own SGAC, even daily commuter crossings.

I'm on a cruise that stops in Singapore for the day. SGAC needed?

Usually yes, since you'll disembark for shore excursions. Confirm with your cruise line for your specific itinerary.

Can I file the SGAC for someone else in my vehicle?

Yes. Each person in the vehicle still needs their own SGAC, but you can file all of them in one group submission through us. Up to 10 travellers per submission.

What if my mode of travel changes after I file?

Email us with your reference code if it's an SGAC we filed. We'll update the mode and any related fields with ICA. For self-filed SGACs, log back into the portal.

By mode of travel

SGAC by how you arrive

The card is the same whether you fly, sail, drive, or cruise. The fields you fill in differ slightly. Here's what each mode needs.

Last updated: 2026-04-26

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Modes covered

Air, sea, land

Same SGAC for all

Window

72 hours pre-arrival

Same for every mode

Approval

By email

Same for every mode

Pick your mode

Arriving by air

Most travellers. Flight number plus airline plus arrival date.

Arriving by land

Causeway or Tuas. Vehicle plate plus expected crossing date.

Arriving by sea

Cruise terminals or ferry terminals. Vessel name plus arrival date.

SGAC for air travel

Most international visitors arrive in Singapore by air, usually through Changi Airport. A small number arrive at Seletar Airport for private aviation.

What you need

Airline name (e.g., Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Scoot)
Flight number (e.g., SQ123, CX715)
Arrival date

ICA uses your flight details to match your arrival against the airline's manifest. Get the flight number right; a typo can cause a verification mismatch.

What if my flight has multiple legs?

Use the final leg into Singapore. If you're flying London to Doha to Singapore, your SGAC uses the Doha-to-Singapore flight number, not the London-to-Doha leg.

Code-share flights

Use the operating carrier's flight number, not the marketing carrier's. If your ticket says "American Airlines AA8742 operated by Qantas QF1," use Qantas QF1 if that's the actual flight.

When in doubt, the flight number that appears on the airline's check-in counter and on the boarding pass at the gate is the one to use.

Short stopover or technical stop

If your flight stops in Singapore briefly (refuelling, crew change) and you stay on board without disembarking, you don't enter Singapore and don't need an SGAC. If you exit airside for any reason, you do need one.

SGAC for land travel

Travellers crossing into Singapore by car, bus, motorcycle, or train (the KTM service from Malaysia) use the land mode. The two land borders are:

Woodlands Checkpoint (the Causeway, connecting to Johor Bahru)
Tuas Checkpoint (the Second Link, also connecting to Johor)

Daily commuters between Singapore and Malaysia file an SGAC for every entry, even multiple times a day.

What you need

Vehicle type (car, motorcycle, bus, etc.)
Vehicle registration number (license plate)
Arrival date and time (estimated is fine)

For passengers in someone else's vehicle (riding in a friend's car, on a public bus), use the bus or vehicle plate. For tour bus passengers, ask the bus operator for the plate; they usually have it printed on the booking.

Multiple daily crossings

If you cross the border every day for work or study, file an SGAC every time. Yes, it's tedious. There's currently no Singapore exemption for frequent commuters under the SGAC rules.

For frequent crossers, consider applying through SGAC Online's group system once and updating the date for each new crossing. Email us about a setup that works for daily commuters.

KTM train travellers

The KTM Shuttle from JB Sentral to Woodlands Train Checkpoint counts as land arrival. Use "Train" or "Bus" in the vehicle field if your form asks for a category, and the train service identifier as the vehicle reference.

SGAC for sea travel

Sea arrivals into Singapore happen through several terminals:

Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (large international cruise ships)
Singapore Cruise Centre at HarbourFront (smaller cruise ships and ferries)
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (regional ferries from Indonesian islands)
Changi Point Ferry Terminal (Pulau Ubin and Pengerang ferries)

What you need

Vessel name (the ship or ferry name, e.g., "Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas", "Batam Fast Ferry")
Arrival date and time (estimated is fine)

Cruise passengers

If you're on a cruise that stops in Singapore briefly (less than 24 hours, typically), you usually need an SGAC because you'll disembark briefly even for shore excursions. Confirm with your cruise line.

For cruises that start or end in Singapore, the SGAC is required for both the boarding and disembarkation port days.

For multi-port cruises that visit Singapore on the way to other destinations, you'll need a fresh SGAC for each Singapore visit.

Regional ferries

Travellers arriving from Batam, Bintan, or other Indonesian islands by ferry use the sea mode. Ferry company name in the vessel field, daily operations from Tanah Merah and HarbourFront.

Yachts and private vessels

Private vessels arriving in Singapore have additional clearance requirements beyond the SGAC. The captain handles harbour clearance separately. Each passenger still needs their own SGAC.

Common questions

Submit by your mode of arrival

The form auto-adjusts based on whether you fly, sail, or cross by land.

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