Easier entry into Singapore for eligible Japan, South Korea passport holders
SINGAPORE — The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will extend its Frequent Traveller Programme (FTP) to eligible Japan and South Korea passport holders from Wednesday (28 August).
It said in a media release on Tuesday that the programme will allow these passport holders to use the automated immigration clearance facilities at Singapore’s checkpoints.
The two countries join seven others – Australia, Britain, China/Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States – who are eligible for the FTP. APEC business travel card holders are also eligible for the programme.
To be eligible for the FTP, Japanese and South Korean nationals must be:
aged six years old and above,
hold a passport with more than six months’ validity,
have visited Singapore at least twice in the past two years.
Interested applicants can apply for the programme at enrolment centres which are located at: Changi Airport Terminal 3, the Visitor Services Centre at ICA Building, as well as the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints.
Enrolment is voluntary and free. For more information, visit ICA’s website.
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