Singapore Immigration and Transit

[OZDUCK]

At Berlin on Monday while checking in for our Berlin - Sin flight we were asked by QR for proof of onward flights from Singapore. I have only been asked for this once before - in Oslo flying QR again. Perth - Scoot and QF haven't bothered. Neither did EY out of Paris, CI out of Taipei or Vietnam Air out of Frankfurt.

More surprisingly we were not only asked if we have done our Singapore Arrival Card but had to show proof. Some other airlines have reminded us about it but none have ever previously wanted to see proof.

 

[RooFlyer]

At Berlin on Monday while checking in for our Berlin - Sin flight we were asked by QR for proof of onward flights from Singapore. I have only been asked for this once before - in Oslo flying QR again. Perth - Scoot and QF haven't bothered. Neither did EY out of Paris, CI out of Taipei or Vietnam Air out of Frankfurt.

More surprisingly we were not only asked if we have done our Singapore Arrival Card but had to show proof. Some other airlines have reminded us about it but none have ever previously wanted to see proof.

Not only did QR in CPH not ask about my Singapore arrival card, I forgot to do it! Realised when I was going down the escalators to the arrivals hall. Sheepishly joined the nongs who were doing it there and then.

 

[Himeno]

The only time I've entered Singapore since the digital card system started, I had a print out with me and was asked by the airline at check in to see it, but they never even looked at it.

 

[jastel]

I had 1 completed and 1 would not work on my last visit, down the escalator at immigration and chuck a U ey to the left is a bunch of ipads and a "helper". She typed in the same info that I had been typing in to the phone for 2 days prior and it worked...

 

[elanshin]

At Berlin on Monday while checking in for our Berlin - Sin flight we were asked by QR for proof of onward flights from Singapore. I have only been asked for this once before - in Oslo flying QR again. Perth - Scoot and QF haven't bothered. Neither did EY out of Paris, CI out of Taipei or Vietnam Air out of Frankfurt.

The question is, do the other airlines and tickets have additional segments attached. If yes then its already in their system and they see it as part of your booking so no need to ask.

I would say that this is a relatively standard question if airline can only see a one way in to SIN and no exit. Legally this is a requirement of entry into Singapore as a tourist. Now whether an airline wants to get lazy and not do their due diligence is another question.

iv) Immigration Processes at the Checkpoints

• Familiarise yourself with the Checkpoint's clearance procedures, including whether you are eligible for automated clearance
• You are required to present your biometrics (e.g. fingerprints, facial and iris) during immigration clearance. Travellers who fail to comply may be denied entry into Singapore.
• Short-Term travellers should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel (tickets, visas), and ensure that you do not stay beyond your Visit Pass validity; which is different from Visa validity period.
• Travellers arriving by car, motorcycle, lorry and bus via Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints can use QR code for immigration clearance

More surprisingly we were not only asked if we have done our Singapore Arrival Card but had to show proof. Some other airlines have reminded us about it but none have ever previously wanted to see proof.

This part is a bit strange and over the top as there's no need to do it before departure. This could just be agents misunderstanding the requirements for entering Singapore.

 

[OZDUCK]

The question is, do the other airlines and tickets have additional segments attached. If yes then its already in their system and they see it as part of your booking so no need to ask.

I would say that this is a relatively standard question if airline can only see a one way in to SIN and no exit. Legally this is a requirement of entry into Singapore as a tourist. Now whether an airline wants to get lazy and not do their due diligence is another question.





This part is a bit strange and over the top as there's no need to do it before departure. This could just be agents misunderstanding the requirements for entering Singapore.

It was the bit about the Singapore Arrival Card that really surprised me. As you said lodging it before departure is not a Singapore Govt. requirement at all. Although it is the more sensible option.