Those entering Singapore in foreign-registered cars must have valid VEP to submit SG Arrival Card from Oct 6

SINGAPORE: Starting Oct 6, those entering Singapore in foreign-registered cars can submit their SG Arrival Card (SGAC) only if these vehicles have valid Vehicle Entry Permits (VEPs).

In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Sept 22), the Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said travellers will not be able to successfully submit their arrival cards if they intend to enter Singapore in a car without a valid VEP, as the SGAC system will verify the VEP status of the vehicle.

These travellers will instead be prompted to apply for the permit before travelling to Singapore via the Woodlands or Tuas checkpoints.

“This advance verification will alert travellers, including passengers, if the vehicle does not have a valid VEP, giving motorists an opportunity to rectify the issue before travelling to Singapore and avoid the inconvenience of being turned back at the land checkpoints,” said ICA.