Going overseas for the year-end holidays? Be sure to apply for a
new passport early.
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has advised
Singapore citizens to apply for a new passport early to avoid the
last minute rush.
"Many countries require a passport to be valid for at least six
months as part of their entry requirements. Singapore citizens
whose passport has less than six months' validity are reminded to
apply for a new passport to avoid facing any inconvenience for
their overseas travel," ICA said in a release on Wednesday (Nov
11).
Passports can be applied in the following ways:
Submit the application via Apples (Application for Passport Online
Electronic System) through the ICA website (http://www.ica.gov.sg).
You can also use one of the self-service kiosks at
the [email protected] for
submission.
Mail the completed application form to:
"ICA Building (Passport Unit), 10 Kallang Road, #08-00, Singapore
208718"
Drop the completed application form in the deposit boxes located
outside the ICA Building or at Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the
building.
Submit the application at the ICA Building at Level 3.
*Applications via these modes are entitled to a $10 rebate from the
$80 passport application fee
Successful applicants will be notified by post to collect the new
passport once it is ready. Longer waiting time for passport
services is to be expected during the busy periods, that is, on
Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, school holidays, the eve of public
holidays and the day after.
Applicants can collect their passports through the following
modes:
- Collect over the counter at ICA Building.
- Use iCollect, a self-service machine at [email protected].
- Select the preferred Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) outlet for
collection.
New passports issued will be valid for five years. For subsequent
applications, the new passports issued will be valid for five years
plus the remaining validity from the existing passport, capped at
five years and nine months. Please refer to the ICA website
(http://www.ica.gov.sg)
for more details.