Singaporeans travelling to US advised to check latest entry requirements and comply: MFA

SINGAPORE – Singaporeans travelling to the US should contact the US Embassy in Singapore to keep up with the latest developments and comply with the official visa entry requirements.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), in response to queries, said on May 30 that Singaporean students can also keep abreast of the latest updates on the documents needed to enter the United States.

MFA said: “Students are also advised to stay in touch with their International Student Services offices regularly for updated information on entry requirements for international students.”

In recent days, there has been a flurry of changes involving visa requirements for international students, as part of efforts by the Trump administration to implement a hardline immigration agenda.

Earlier this week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent out a cable to the country’s overseas missions directing them to

stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visa applicants

.

The US government also has plans to issue guidelines on “expanded social media vetting”.

On May 28, Mr Rubio said the US will start

“aggressively” revoking visas of Chinese students

, although he did not specify when the revocations would begin.

Singaporeans in the US can contact an overseas mission if they require consular assistance during their travels, MFA said.

The overseas missions are as follows:

Singapore Embassy in Washington, DC

Singapore Consulate-General in San Francisco

Singapore Consulate in New York

Singapore Honorary Consulate in Miami

Singaporeans can also contact MFA’s 24-hour hotline, on either 6379-8800 or 6379-8855.