ICDPA 2023 | June 16-18, 2023 | Singapore
Visa Information
Welcome attendees to Singapore. To ensure you have a
successful and memorable trip, please read on to find out
what you need to know.
https://www.ica.gov.sg/public-education/visiting-singapore
Before Arrival
You should submit your personal information, trip details
and health declaration electronically within three days
prior to the date of your arrival in Singapore. This can be
done using the SG Arrival Card e-Service.
Please note the SG Arrival Card is not a visa and the
use of the SG Arrival Card e-Service is free of charge.
You can submit the SG Arrival Card via
https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/ or through "MyICA"
mobile application that can be downloaded for free from
either the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Please
refer to entry requirements for more information on entering
Singapore.
You will receive your SG Arrival Card in the form of a PDF
document (applicable for web service only, see below for a
specimen) or email once ICA has successfully processed your
submission. Please note that the SG Arrival Card comes with
a unique DE Number that accompanies your passport number.
Basic Entry Requirements
You must present yourself for immigration clearance at a point of
entry into Singapore. You must satisfy the basic entry requirements
before you can be considered for entry. The grant of an immigration
pass will be determined by the ICA officers at the point of entry.
From 11 March 2022, all foreign visitors arriving in
Singapore will be notified digitally of their Visit Pass (e-Pass)
through email. There will not be any endorsement on your passport.
The e-Pass notification will indicate the period of stay granted and
last day of stay allowed. Please ensure that you provide a valid
email address when submitting the SG Arrival Card.
Please refer to
entry requirements for more information.
Visa Requirements
If you hold a travel document issued by one of the listed countries
or places, you will require a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and
seek entry, into Singapore. Please refer to visa requirements if you
require a Singapore visa and for more information.
Upon successful processing of your visa application, you will be
issued an e-visa in the form of a PDF document.
Please note that possession of a valid visa does not guarantee
entry into Singapore. The grant of an immigration pass will be
determined by the ICA officers at the point of entry. The period of
stay granted is not tied to the validity of your visa.
Getting more visa information here
https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Services/Visitors/Visa-Information
Invitation Letters
1. The invitation letter will be issued after the successful
registration.
2. Your name must be listed exactly as it appears on your
passport. Any differences between the name on your passport
and the name on your invitation letter or other
documentation could lead to a delay and/or denial of your
visa.
3. Please note ICDPA Conferences and the organizing
committee of the conference are not authorized to assist
with the VISA process beyond providing the Notification of
Invitation Letter issued by ICDPA Conferences and conference
Committee Board. Should your application be denied, ICDPA
Conferences and the organizing committee of the conference
cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, nor will ICDPA Conferences and the organizing
committee of the conference engage in discussion or
correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the
applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the
VISA application of individual being denied.
4. It takes around one month for the Embassy to process the
VISA application, please register as early as you can to
make sure you have enough time.