Heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints this weekend

Heavy traffic is expected at both Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints over the long weekend this week.

The Good Friday long weekend has traditionally been the busiest long weekend of the calendar year for the land checkpoints, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.

Travellers are to expect longer waiting time to clear immigration.

Those who need to travel during this peak period can consider taking the cross-border bus services to avoid getting caught in the jam.

ICA advises travellers to cooperate with its officers, observe traffic rules and maintain lane discipline.

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

Motorists are reminded to refrain from queue cutting as it can cause severe congestion and compromise the safety of other motorists.

Errant motorists caught cutting queue will be turned away and made to re-join the queue.

Important Reminders

• Ensure that your passport 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 with health declaration via the MyICA mobile application within three days prior to their arrival in Singapore.
• Singapore Permanent Residents who have renewed their passport should ensure that their Re-Entry Permit has been transferred to the new passport.
• Long-Term Pass holders should 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.