History of Our Checkpoints
Our checkpoints have evolved over the years, from simple
control posts to the state-of-the-art facilities you see today. One
of our first checkpoints was Seletar Airport, which was completed in
1929 and served as a major link to remote regional areas.

In 1937, Kallang Airport was opened to cater to the rising
number of air travellers. As the popularity of air travel increased,
passenger arrivals soon outstripped its capacity and Paya Lebar
Airport was opened in 1955 to cope with the demand.

After independence, all persons entering Singapore by road or
by rail were checked at the Woodlands Checkpoint and Keppel Road
Railway Station.

Expanding Our Sea Bases
The location of our coastal checkpoint changed several times:
- Pre-1961 –East Wharf of the Singapore Harbour Board
- 1961 – South Quay at the end of Prince Edward Road
- 1975 – Finger Pier Building at the end of Prince
Edward Road
- 1992 – World Trade Centre (now known as HarbourFront
Centre) in HarbourFront
In 1967, the Changi Immigration Control post was set up to
clear passengers travelling between Singapore and Pengerang in South
Johor.
Immigration Checkpoint for Fishing Vessels
In 1969, the Fisheries Control Point was moved to its current
site at Jurong Fishery Port.

Travel Boom
Singapore witnessed a travel boom by the 1980s and additional
checkpoints were progressively opened:
- Changi Airport Terminal 1
- Changi Airport Terminal 2
- Singapore Cruise Centre
- Changi Ferry Terminal
- Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
- Tuas Checkpoint
- Woodlands Train Checkpoint
- New Woodlands Checkpoint
- Changi Airport Terminal 3
- Marina Bay Cruise Centre
