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Heavy Traffic Expected at Land Checkpoints During Labour Day Long Weekend

            The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) expects heavy traffic at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the upcoming Labour Day long weekend from 30 April to 3 May 2026 (Thursday to Sunday). 

2.        During the recent Good Friday long weekend (3 to 5 April 2026), more than 1.4 million travellers crossed Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. Traffic peaked on 4 April 2026, with more than 498,000 travellers crossing in that single day. During the peak hours, car travellers experienced waiting times of up to three hours for immigration clearance due to traffic tailbacks from Malaysia.

3.        In addition, ICA has stepped up security checks on arriving travellers, cargo and conveyances at all checkpoints since 28 February 2026 in view of the tense global security situation, in particular the recent developments in the Middle East. 

Measures which travellers should take to speed up immigration clearance

4.        Travellers are encouraged to plan their journey ahead of time and consider travelling during non-peak hours (such as early mornings and late evenings). They should also check the traffic situation at the land checkpoints before embarking on their journey.[1] 

5.        To provide faster and more efficient immigration clearance, ICA has progressively enhanced the processes through the New Clearance Concept. This includes initiatives such as QR code clearance, and the use of facial scans instead of fingerprints for motorcyclists and pillion riders, at the land checkpoints. This has allowed ICA to increase clearance rates by over 35 per cent during departure peak periods, by an additional 7,600 travellers per hour, compared to pre-COVID levels in 2019.

6.        We strongly encourage land travellers to use QR codes for immigration clearance. 

7.        To ensure smooth traffic flow and safety, travellers should cooperate with ICA officers, observe traffic rules and maintain lane discipline. Queue cutting disrupts traffic flow. Those caught queue cutting will be made to go right to the back of the queue and re-queue. ICA will take firm action against travellers who do not comply with our officers’ instructions or commit traffic offences. During the recent Good Friday long weekend, 18 motorists were caught committing various traffic-related offences and engaging in dangerous road behaviour. Enforcement actions were taken against them including referral to Traffic Police for investigation and prosecution, being made to u-turn and re-queue right from the back of the queue, and banned from entering Singapore.

 

Things to note for a smoother journey 

For All Travellers
  • Please bring along your passport and ensure that it has a remaining validity of at least six months.
  • All short-term visitors, including holders of in-principle approval for long-term pass, are required to submit their Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) with health declaration via the MyICA Mobile application within three days prior to their arrival in Singapore.[2]
  • Singapore Permanent Residents who have renewed their passport should update their new passport's details in their Re-Entry Permit via MyICA mobile application.
  • Long-Term Pass holders must notify ICA or the Ministry of Manpower of any change in their passport particulars before re-entering Singapore.
  •  Do not bring in prohibited or controlled items.[3]
  • Travellers are encouraged to use QR codes generated from the MyICA mobile application for more convenient and faster passport-less immigration clearance.[4]
For Motorists
  • Due to ongoing construction and road works near Woodlands Checkpoint as part of its redevelopment, motorists should exercise caution when in the checkpoint’s vicinity. Please follow the instructions from traffic marshals and ICA officers, heed road signage, and comply with traffic diversion instructions.

For Bus Passengers

  • Travellers In wheelchairs and family groups of up to four members, including those with children below six years old, can enjoy faster clearance using QR code at the Special Assistance Lanes (SAL). 
For Drivers of Foreign Vehicles
  • Ensure that your vehicle’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) is valid. Drivers without a valid Autopass card, the VEP approval email from LTA, or valid insurance will be turned back. More details on VEP application can be found on the LTA One Motoring website.
  • Settle any outstanding fines you may have with the respective government agencies. Those with outstanding fines may be denied entry into Singapore.[5]

 

IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
27 APRIL 2026

[1] Updates of the traffic situation at the land checkpoints can be found on the Land Transport Authority (LTA)’s One Motoring Website; Expressway Motoring & Advisory System installed along the BKE and AYE; ICA’s Facebook and X (former Twitter) accounts; as well as SPH and Mediacorp radio stations.

[2] MyICA Mobile app can be downloaded for free from either the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).

[3] Travellers can visit ICA’s website for the list of prohibited, controlled and dutiable items. Those who bring in such items would need to proactively declare them to our officers before being checked. Travellers can also check the Singapore Food Agency’s website for more information on the approved sources and limits for food products brought into Singapore for private consumption.

[4] More information can be found on ICA’s website.

[5] The available modes of payment for fines are listed below.

PayNow

AXS kiosks, AXS website, AXS mobile app

Respective agencies’ customer service counters

SingPost Post Offices

E-services on respective agencies’ websites

Motorists who wish to seek clarification on their offences may contact the respective agencies. The agencies include the Singapore Police Force (Traffic Police), Housing and Development Board, Land Transport Authority, National Environment Agency, and Urban Redevelopment Authority.