Frequent Traveller Programme (FTP) Singapore

ABOUT

The Frequent Traveller Programme (FTP) lets eligible travellers take advantage of Automated Immigration Clearance at Singapore Checkpoints. The FTP service is completely free.

Who can use Automated Passport Control Singapore?

Only one passenger is processed at a time by AIG. Children under the age of six must go to the immigration counters. Children aged six and up who have registered their fingerprints with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore are eligible to use the AIGs.

ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible if:

  • an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holder; or
  • hold a passport issued by an eligible country/region

You should also meet the following criteria.

  • The validity of your passport is for more than six months.
  • You've been to Singapore at least twice in the last 24 months.
  • Unless otherwise specified, you are aged six and up.

Eligible countries list
Here is a list of eligible countries. Note that the eligibility criteria may also vary from country to country.

  • UK
  • USA
  • Hong Kong
  • South Korea
  • Malaysia
  • Japan
  • China
  • Australia
  • New Zealand

DOCUMENTS

Provide the following documents:

  • A passport should be valid for a minimum of six months.
  • Filled out an application form.
  • APEC Business Travel Card (if applicable)

Before visiting an enrolment centre, applicants should download and fill out the application form. Furthermore, your documents must be in English. In case they are not, use the services of certified translators. Download the forms from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) official website and fill them out before going to the nearest employment centre.

PROCESS

Apply at one of these Enrolment Centres:

  • ICA (The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority) building - Address: ICA Building, 10 Kallang Road, Singapore-208718.
  • Woodlands checkpoint - Address: 21 Woodlands Crossing, Singapore 738203.
  • Changi Airport Terminal 3 - Address: Airport Boulevard, 65, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore, Airport, Changi Airport, East.
  • Tuas checkpoint - Address: Tuas Check Point, Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, 501, Singapore, Ahmad Ibrahim, Jurong, Tuas, West: 639937.

When to Apply
The process of application is undertaken at checkpoints and Airport terminals. So, you can apply while at the airport. 

Visa Processing Time
Processing time is approximately 10 minutes, excluding waiting time.

 

DURATION & FEES

Duration
You can apply for this program whenever you want to enter the country on a short-term basis. All you need is an APEC Business card or passport issued by the eligible country. Moreover, the duration of your stay in the country is decided as you apply (normally it is 14 to 30 days).

Fees
The program is free of cost and you just have to visit the ICA building, Airport terminal or Checkpoints.

EXTENSION

There is no need for an extension. But if you want to stay longer, you can apply for a short-term visit pass.

HIGHLIGHTS

Travel
The permit is specified for travel purposes.

Work
You cannot work in Singapore on this visa.

Study
You cannot study in Singapore as a traveller.

Citizenship
You cannot apply for citizenship using this visa. 

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