Last updated: 2026-08-12
What are the most common reasons ICA refuses entry to Singapore?
- The main causes include overstay history, suspected illegal employment, unpaid fines or traffic offences, criminal records, and security or document concerns.
- ICA uses biometric screening and cross-database checks at all checkpoints. Travellers flagged by the Integrated Targeting Centre may be stopped for secondary interviews even without a prior formal offence.
- In 2025, ICA refused entry to 45,700 visitors — a 38.3% increase over the 33,100 refused in 2024.
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