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title: "What are the most common reasons ICA refuses entry to Singapore?"
topic: "Singapore Immigration Appeal FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/appeal/entry-common-reasons"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# What are the most common reasons ICA refuses entry to Singapore?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- 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.

## Sources

- [Singapore PR Rejected? 7 Common Reasons](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/7-common-reasons-why-your-singapore-pr-application-keeps-getting-rejected)
- [ICA — Immigration appeals](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/PR)

## Related E&H service

- [Entry appeal service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/singapore-immigration-appeal-entry-services)

Canonical page: https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/appeal/entry-common-reasons