General Immigration FAQ
Practical questions about ICA services, documents and everyday pass matters. These are the questions clients ask us most.
- What is a Foreign Identification Number (FIN) or FIN card?
- How can I update my passport information with ICA?
- What is the difference between an Identity Card (IC) Number and a Foreign Identification Number (FIN)?
- What is the status of my application?
- How do I report or provide information against immigration offenders and related activities?
- What is ICA's address?
- How do I contact ICA?
- What are the operating hours for the new ICA Services Centre?
- Do I need to translate my documents that are not in English?
- What is an In-Principle Approval (IPA) and how can I retrieve my IPA?
- What is UIN? What is the difference between a UIN and FIN?
- How can I check the validity of a foreign passport?
- How do I verify the validity of an Identity Card (IC) or Immigration Pass?
- Are there photo-taking services in the ICA Services Centre?
- What is a deed poll and how can I obtain a deed poll?
- What is the name of ICA in the national languages?
- Where can I park my vehicle at ICA?
- What is a TD or Travel Document?
- How much cash or CBNI can I bring in to or out of Singapore?
- How can I access or log in to ICA e-Services?