Precautions for Filling Out the Singapore Electronic Arrival Card (SG ARRIVAL CARD)

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Southeast Asia or Oceania family trip city Singapore Changi Airport Are there a lot of transit stops? Traveljoong (@traveljoong), a YouTuber and father in his 40s, provides detailed instructions on how to fill out the Singapore Electronic Arrival Card (SGA), which must be completed three days prior to entry, so that anyone can easily follow along. Essential information cautionDon't miss it!

🔥Must read this before entering Singapore!

In front of the Singapore immigration counter, you can always see many travelers holding their phones and diligently filling out something. Fill out the Singapore Electronic Arrival Card (SGA)I'm doing it.

All foreigners entering Singapore must complete this declaration form. Don't waste time asking questions on your phone before you arrive. Be sure to fill out the form in advance, at least 3 days before your arrival.do!

  • Can be filled out 3 days prior to entry
  • Before departure Submit via the internet or mobile app
  • SG Arrival Card is free
  • On every trip Resubmit upon entryMust do.

1. How to fill out the Electronic Arrival Card (SGA)

When entering Singapore, all travelers must fill out the electronic arrival card (Singapore Arrival Card). It is very easy to fill out, but if you fill it out incorrectly, you will not be able to enter and will have to fill it out again, so be careful not to make any mistakes!

From now on, we will follow the instructions for filling out the electronic entry declaration form while checking the parts that are easy to get confused about!

📌Go directly to the Singapore government website 👉 https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/

1️⃣ Location for filling out the entry declaration form

When you access the Singapore Immigration website above, you have two choices. The first is Submit SGACYou have to choose the second one Foreign Visitor Just select the box.

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Select Submit SGAC (Singapore Arrival Card).

Recently, there have been many Koreans going to Singapore. You can select Korean at the top right of the entry declaration page.It's done. However, there are still many things you need to choose in English, so please follow along carefully until the end.

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Select your residence type – Foreign Visitor

2️⃣ How to enter traveler information

Until a year ago, it was difficult to even write in simple English because Korean was not available, but now It is now easier to type because you can select Korean. However, let me point out something that can be confusing.

  • Date of arrival in Singapore (date/month/year) : Select the arrival date as you can report from 3 days in advance
  • Name and passport number : Be sure to hold your passport and check while entering the information. Many people enter information incorrectly.
  • Country/Region : +82 Select
  • Nationality/Citizenship : Select 'KOREAN, SOUTH'
  • Country/Region of Birth : Select 'REPUBLIC OF KOREA'
  • Residence : Select 'SOUTH KOREA, SEOUL, SEOUL' if it is Seoul

📌 When choosing nationality or country of birth, do not be in a hurry If you select only KOREA and choose North Korea (DEMOCRATIC KOREAN)This often happens. In this case, you will not be able to pass, so please check carefully and choose carefully. (From my experience)

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It's not difficult because you can select Korean, but there are bound to be cases where you input it incorrectly.

Unless there are special circumstances, the three questions below Everyone chooses 'NO'do!

📌 Health Declaration Form

Providing False Declaration Is An Offense Under Singapore Law Do you currently have fever, cough, shortness of breath, headache, vomiting or rash?

(Providing false information is a crime under Singapore law.
Do you currently have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, headache, vomiting, or rash?

Have you visited any of the listed countries in Africa or Latin America in the past 6 days prior to your arrival in Singapore?  ^Refer to Communicable Diseases Agency’s website (https://www.cda.gov.sg/public/diseases/yellow-fever) for countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

(싱가포르에 도착하기 전 지난 6일 동안 아프리카나 라틴 아메리카에 있는 목록에 있는 국가를 방문한 적이 있나요?

황열 전파 위험이 있는 국가는 전염병국 웹사이트를 참조하세요.)

If you've made it this far, you're almost there. All you have to do is complete the remaining few options and you'll be able to safely enter Singapore. Don't lose focus until the very end!

  • Last city visited/port of embarkation before Singapore : SOUTH KOREA, SEOUL, SEOUL
  • Purpose of Travel : Holiday/Sightseeing/Leisure
  • Types of accommodation in Singapore : Most people live in hotels (there is no Airbnb in Singapore)
  • Next city visited/landing port after Singapore : SOUTH KOREA, SEOUL, SEOUL

3️⃣ Prepare the electronic entry declaration form

Finally, you will go through a step where you will double-check the information you have written.

While it's easy to make corrections here, you might end up having to fill it out again on your phone while standing at the Singapore airport if you just choose to submit, so it's best to check carefully.

Once you have carefully completed the verification, click the Submit button to complete. Be sure to save it because you can download it as a PDF fileIt's a good idea to do this in case the internet doesn't work. I recommend you take a screenshot as well.do.

📌 I have never been asked to show my electronic arrival card during my many visits to Singapore. However, before going through Singapore immigration, Preparing in advance for emergenciesThis would be good. 

4️⃣ Things to know before entering Singapore

  • of all countries Taking photos of the immigration inspection area is prohibited.It is done. Please do not take any pictures, as you may suffer the humiliation of having your files deleted!

  • When selecting a country, it can be confusing because sometimes 'REPUBLIC OF KOREA' is selected, and sometimes 'SOUTH KOREA' is selected. Please enter both cases and select the correct one.do!

  • If you only search for 'KOREA', There are cases where 'North Korea (DEMOCRATIC OF KOREA)' is hastily selected.(Actual experience of the author) Be careful not to get delayed at Singapore airport if you don't check carefully!

In closing

Singapore is one of the few countries where you can enjoy cleanliness, delicious food, and safe travels. Before entering Singapore, be sure to fill out the e-Arrival Card correctly to avoid any delays in your Singapore travel plans.

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[Must Read] 5 Surprising Facts You Need to Know Before Traveling to Singapore

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Singapore, a country where you shouldn't chew gum! Things first-time travelers don't know Strict regulations, an astonishingly long shopping mall, and the world's eighth-ranked university. Let's find out 5 'surprise charms' of Singapore. We don't know much about it. Real SingaporeLeave knowing!

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Singapore's iconic 'Supertrees'

Real Singapore🇸🇬

Planning a trip to Singapore? How much do you know about it? We'll introduce you to the real Singapore, a place that first-time visitors never know.

From public transportation information to must-try foods and even Singapore universities, let's delve into the real Singapore, one by one, and discover its fascinating side.

Before reading this article, Discover Singapore's unexpected charms with vivid video.do!

🎥 [5 Surprising Facts About Singapore for Your First Time]

1. A clean country created by strict laws

One of the most surprising things about Singapore for first-time visitors is its clean streets. It's truly amazing how there isn't a single gum stain on the ground. In fact, this is The scary system called 'fine'Because there is.

  • Importing and selling gum : Up to 10,000 SGD (Singapore Dollars)
  • Jaywalking : 50 SGD ~ 1,000 SGD
  • Smoking in non-smoking areas (indoors and designated areas) : 200 SGD
  • Eating food in public places : Up to 500 SGD
  • Possession and use of electronic cigarettes : Up to 2,000 SGD
  • Pets not wearing leashes : Up to 5,000 SGD
  • Drinking in public places : Up to 1,000 SGD
  • (The same applies to foreigners)

These strict laws are a result of a national strategy to ensure order and security in a multi-ethnic society, and in fact Even minor violations can result in heavy fines, whipping, or even death.There is.

Singapore's Taehyung

Caning in Singapore is a corporal punishment applied to male offenders aged between 18 and 50. It is used for anti-social crimes such as drug trafficking, sex crimes, vandalism, rioting, and illegal overstaying.

They say that the victim was tied to a frame with their clothes off and their buttocks exposed, and then struck several times with a 1.27cm thick stick of bamboo, causing the skin to rip and bleed, requiring at least a week of treatment.

📌OtherApplies equally to nationalsThey said it would work Be sure to pay attentiondo!

2. Transportation costs in Singapore

Singapore's transportation system is so well-developed that there's no need to take expensive taxis. In particular, Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is the fastest way to get around the city.

🚇Singapore MRT

Most of Singapore's popular tourist attractions are within walking distance of MRT stations, so you don't have to take a bus or taxi. You can travel all over Singapore using only MRT. there is.

🔻Singapore MRT route map attachedI did it.🔻

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The interior of the MRT, which is very clean and quiet and connects various parts of the city.

🚌 Singapore double-decker bus

The double-decker buses that can be easily seen in Singapore are similar to those in our country. Travel around Singapore like a city tour bus, admiring every corner.It is a means of transportation that can be used.

The front row seats on the second floor are particularly popular, offering unobstructed views. If you're traveling to Singapore, be sure to ride it! In the sweltering heat of Singapore, it's the second most frequently used public transportation after the MRT.

👉 Singapore E-simGo see it! : https://myrealt.rip/NOsw94

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The double-decker bus you see on the right

🚕 Singapore Grab

In hot Singapore, if you find yourself in an area where walking is difficult or public transportation is unclear, Grab is the way to go.

Convenient use through the appIt is possible, but especially during late night or peak hours, surcharges can be applied, so the fare can nearly double, so it is recommended to check your destination in advance and decide.

3. A gourmet paradise

When you say 'Singapore' Chili crab as a signature dishIt reminds me of the restaurant that is most famous for its chili crab. Jumbo SeafoodIt is generally priced at 80 to 100 SGD per 1kg.

For example, crab 800g is about 88 SGD It is about that level, For 2 people, usually order 800-900g sizeIf a family of three visits and orders, An amount that easily exceeds 100,000 wonThat's it.

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Chili crab, Singapore's signature dish

However, if you eat this chili crab at a hawker center, you can enjoy it at a much cheaper price. A symbol representing Singapore's food culture, offering a variety of local dishes at affordable prices.This is a place where you can taste it.

This is a place where you can experience Singapore's diverse food culture in one place, and there are many signature menus such as chicken rice, chili crab, and roti prata. The price is also cheap, ranging from $2 to $7.do.

Representative hawker centers and their features🍴

  • Maxwell Food Centre
    • location(View on Google Maps) : 📍1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore 069184 – Chinatown
    • characteristic
      • Tian Tian Hainan Chicken Rice (a truly authentic dish, endorsed by world-renowned Gordon Ramsay)
      • Full of local atmosphere, many historic street stalls, the building is old, but the food quality is recognized.
    • Tips : Seats can be reserved (chope) with tissue paper, but cash is required (some stores do not accept credit cards)
    • Other popular menus : Laksa, Char Guo Teow, Satay, BBQ Gai Li
  • Lau Pa Sat
    • location(Google Maps): 📍18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582 - Financial center
    • characteristic :
      • A restored 19th-century market building
      • Located inside a 120-year-old Victorian building
      • It is famous for its lively night market.
      • The most famous dish is satay (grilled skewers), and the view of the surrounding high-rise buildings is impressive.
    • Tips : Outdoor seating opens after 7pm, so it's better to visit in the evening than during the day.
    • Representative food : This place is a must-try for satay! If you like satay, this is the place to go!
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Lau Pa Sat, one of the representative hawker centers located inside a beautiful building
  • Old Airport Road Food Centre – Near Mountbatten MRT
    • location : 51 Old Airport Rd, Singapore 390051
    • characteristic :
      • A "True Food Heaven" Chosen by Locals
      • A truly authentic restaurant recommended by famous chefs
      • Few tourists and centered around local merchants
      • High density of restaurants
    • Tips : It's always crowded during lunch time, so it's essential to get a number in advance, and the inside seats are cooler than the outside seats.
    • Representative food : Char Kway Teow, Prawn Mee, Hokkien Mee, etc.
  • Newton Food Centre – In front of Newton MRT
    • location : 500 Clemenceau Ave N, Singapore 229495
    • characteristic :
      • A place with many outdoor tables and known as a 'night food mecca'
      • Famous as the filming location for the popular movie 'Crazy Rich Asians'
      • Focused on foreign tourists
      • The price is a bit expensiveas The taste and atmosphere are guaranteed
      • Famous for its variety of seafood dishes and fast-turnover street food stalls
    • Tips : There may be solicitation, so please call in advance Check the reputable booth number Post order
      • (Booths #01-53, #70, #13, #45) are the most reputable in Newton Food Centre.
  • Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre
    • location : 30 Seng Poh Rd, Singapore 168898
    • characteristic :
      • One of the cleanest and most ventilated hawker centers
      • Famous for its breakfast spots
      • Retro feel, close to the cafe street, perfect for enjoying after a meal
      • Popular for its local atmosphere, fresh ingredients, and reasonable prices.
    • Tips : The best time to visit is between 9 and 11 a.m. Some stalls close early after lunch.
    • Representative food : Lo Lo Mi, Chicken Rice, Chuy Kwe (Rice Cake)
📌 Hawker Centre Comparison Summary Table
hawker centerLocation/Atmospheresignature dishRecommended visiting timesTourists vs. LocalsTips
MaxwellChinatown, traditionalHainanese Chicken Ricelunchlocal majoritychope
Lau Pa SatCBD night market styleSatay, fried noodlesdinnermany touristsSatay Street after 7pm
Old Airport Roadlocal focusPrawn mee, Hokkien meelunchLocal 90%Arrive quickly
NewtonOutdoor, movie locationChili crab, sataynightTourist-orientedBeware of solicitation
Tiong BahruRetro, cleanLo Romy, Chui QuemorningmixedBeware of early closing

✏️Hawker Centre Visiting Tips

  • Cash or NETS card : Most payments are small, so make sure to prepare cash!
  • How to reserve a seat : There is a 'chope' culture where you put toilet paper or a water bottle on the table.
  • Check the hygiene rating sticker : Grade A is the cleanest
  • No water purifier : Buy bottled water directly!
  • Clear the table : It is basic manners to return the equipment after use!

📌 Singaporeans also always take their foreign friends when they visit. I highly recommend visiting the hawker centre.do!

4. Orchard Road, a shopping paradise

Singapore Orchard Road Asia's largest shopping street, approximately 2-3km longis the most famous shopping center in Singapore.

In the past, it was an area with orchards and pepper farms, but in the 1970s, it was transformed into a commercial district through urban planning, and large shopping malls, department stores, hotels, and restaurants were built. It's a huge bustling city nowIt became.

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Singapore's November lights are even more splendid and spectacular, as there is no winter.

Move by major shopping mall Route and walking time

Orchard Road is approximately 2.2 km long and is mainly served by the MRT Somerset Stationclass Orchard StationMajor shopping malls are distributed around the center.

  • Ion Orchard : Directly connected to MRT Orchard Station, it is very convenient to access and boasts the largest scale among Orchard Road shopping malls.
  • Ngee Ann City : It is about a 5-minute walk from ION Orchard.
  • Orchard Central : It is very close, just a 1-minute walk from Exit B of Somerset MRT Station.
  • Tangs : It is within 3 to 5 minutes walking distance from Nian City.
  • Plaza Singapura : It is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the end of Orchard Road near Dhoby Ghaut MRT station.
  • 313 Somerset : A large shopping mall directly connected to Somerset MRT Station.
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Orchard Road at night with its colorful lights

📌 It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to walk from Somerset Station to ION Orchard, and it is very accessible as it takes about 5 to 10 minutes to walk between major shopping malls.

Most of the shopping malls are connected by underground passages. Comfortable travel even in hot Singapore weatherAccording to your shopping plan It is efficient to plan a route starting from Somerset Station or Orchard Station.no see.

5. The world's 8th-ranked university is in Singapore?

The National University of Singapore (NUS) consistently holds the top spot in Asia's rankings, and is expected to be ranked first by QS in 2025. 8th in the world university rankingsEnough to be ranked High level of competitivenessIt has.

Thanks to strong support and investment from the Singapore government, NUS maintains high educational quality and academic advancement through tuition assistance programs and research and development support. Collaborating with global companies, NUS provides students with international competitiveness and diverse career opportunities.

A view of the National University of Singapore (NUS) campus

Furthermore, Singapore's multicultural and international environment, where English is the official language, allows students from various nationalities to gather and form a global network, broadening their international perspectives and experiences.


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Singapore travel review

Singapore may be a small country, but it's incredibly fascinating every time I visit. It's a clean and well-regulated country, but it also has many hidden stories. The more I learn about it, the more curious I become about it.

The next installment will feature a series of must-see spots when traveling to Singapore. Stay tuned!

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