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41,800 foreigners denied entry to S’pore from Jan to Nov; no-boarding system to start for airlines

ICA said many of the travellers were turned away through advancements in the authority’s new clearance concept, which introduces multiple layers of security.
ICA said many of the travellers were turned away through advancements in the authority’s new clearance concept, which introduces multiple layers of security.

4 arrested in Jurong West for overstaying-related offences; ICA investigations ongoing

Three of the immigration offenders had expired social visit passes and were suspected to be working illegally without valid work permits.
Three of the immigration offenders had expired social visit passes and were suspected to be working illegally without valid work permits.

Expect heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during upcoming festive holidays

Intensified checks against the smuggling of e-vaporisers, which is banned in Singapore, can slow down immigration clearance.
Intensified checks against the smuggling of e-vaporisers, which is banned in Singapore, can slow down immigration clearance.

Two swords uncovered in smuggling attempt at ICA sea checkpoint in Pasir Panjang

The two swords were declared as toys.
The two swords were declared as toys.

Jail for man who performed sexual act before ICA officer in bid to get favours

Indian national Bharat was sentenced to seven months’ jail on Dec 1 after he pleaded guilty to a charge under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Indian national Bharat was sentenced to seven months’ jail on Dec 1 after he pleaded guilty to a charge under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

ICA seizes over 2,800 vapes, related parts concealed in car at Tuas Checkpoint

Photos posted on ICA’s Facebook page show e-vaporisers and related components hidden in the car’s boot as well as under the rear seats.
Photos posted on ICA’s Facebook page show e-vaporisers and related components hidden in the car’s boot as well as under the rear seats.

Over $7 million in fines meted out for tax evasion at Singapore checkpoints from Jan to Oct 2025

(Clockwise from left) A pewter Bearbrick collectible figurine, fishing lures intended for commercial purpose and luxury bags and jewellery were among the items offenders tried to bring into Singapore undeclared.
(Clockwise from left) A pewter Bearbrick collectible figurine, fishing lures intended for commercial purpose and luxury bags and jewellery were among the items offenders tried to bring into Singapore undeclared.

High-risk, undesirable travellers will be barred from boarding Singapore-bound flights from Jan 30

Airlines that receive an NBD notice must not allow prohibited or undesirable travellers to board flights bound for Singapore.
Airlines that receive an NBD notice must not allow prohibited or undesirable travellers to board flights bound for Singapore.

Woman found with over 1,200 tobacco sticks, vapes at Changi Airport

ICA officers found 2 vapes, more than 50 vape pods and more than 1,200 heat sticks in the woman's possession.
ICA officers found 2 vapes, more than 50 vape pods and more than 1,200 heat sticks in the woman's possession.

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during year-end school holidays

Those travelling by car and motorcycle are also encouraged to use QR codes instead of passports for faster and more convenient immigration clearance.
Those travelling by car and motorcycle are also encouraged to use QR codes instead of passports for faster and more convenient immigration clearance.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.