Frequent Traveler Endorsement Singapore

There are many problems travelers face during the immigration clearance via automated clearance facilities at the Singapore checkpoints. But now, by joining the frequent traveler program, passengers can enjoy hassle immigration clearance, and the good news is that FTP is entirely free.

In order to get more details about the FTP, continue reading the article.

Who are eligible?

Only those travelers are eligible to apply for the frequent travel program who holds APEC business travel card (ABTC) or,

If they hold the passport provided by the eligible country or region and fulfill the required eligibility criteria.

• The issued passport should be valid for six months or more.
• You must have arrived in Singapore a minimum of two times or more in the last two years, and
• You should be six years of age or above.

The mentioned requirement is not mandatory for the ABTC holder.

Eligible Countries/Regions/Group

Some of the eligible countries and their additional criteria (if any) for FTP are listed below:

If you are an ABTC cardholder, then SGP should be mentioned at the backside of your ABTC card. Also, these requirements are not for the ABTC holders arriving from the USA and Canada.

Note:

• That application cannot be processed to the next step if the applicant’s fingerprint is dry or wet, scarred, and faint.
• In order to apply, you should be having a machine-readable passport, i.e., International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliant.
• All the application’s acceptance is subjected to ICA’s discretion.
• The parents or guardians of those applicants aged below 18 years should be presented during the time of enrolment.
• In order to confirm the identification, the original copy of the candidate’s birth certificate along with the valid passport of the parent or legal guardian should also be submitted. Furthermore, in case the applicant is accompanied by their legal guardian during the enrolment, in that situation, a valid copy of the legal authorization letter or court order should also be provided.

Documents Required

Some of the documents that the applicant needs to submit are listed below:

• A passport with a validity of six months needs to be submitted.
• You also need to submit the complaint application form. The application form consists of three parts. All the parts need to be completed by the applicant. It is recommended to read the form and fill the form correctly. While submitting the form, ensure that you signed the form and write the date.
• APEC business travel card should also be submitted (if applicable)
• It has been recommended for the applicants to download the forms from the immigration and checkpoints Authority (ICA) official website and complete the form prior to their visit to the nearest employment center.

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Procedure

In order to apply for a frequent travel program, the applicant will require applying in person by visiting any of the following enrolment centers:

ICA Building

10 Kallang Road, Level 4 (next to Lavender MRT station)

Singapore 208718

The operating hours for this center are 8 AM to 5 PM on Monday to Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM. This center will remain closed on all the public holidays as well as on Sundays.

Enrolment for the automated clearance facility in the ICA Building can be done through e-Appointment.

This facility is currently not provided to the ABTC holders. Therefore, to get enrolment for ABTC holders, they must walk in person for automatic clearance enrolment at the ICA building. Also, there are some of the additional enrolment centers given below for the automated clearance.

Changi Airport Terminal 3

Departure Immigration Hall, Level 2

Only for passengers residing in transit area only

The operating hours for these enrolment centers are between 8 AM to 5 PM on Monday to Friday and 1.00 pm on Saturdays.

The enrolment center will be closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Woodlands Checkpoint

Departure Bus Hall, Level 5

If you are willing to visit this enrolment center, then it’s better to visit within their operating hours, i.e., between 8 AM to 5 PM on Monday to Friday. On Saturday, it’s better to visit between 8.00 am to 1.00 pm. The center will be closed on Sundays and for all public holidays.

• Tuas Checkpoint
• Departure Bus Duty Office, Level 1

This Centre is mainly for those applicants departing for Malaysia by bus.

Its operating hours are 8 AM to 5 PM on Monday to Friday and 8 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays; the center will be closed on all the public holidays and Sundays.

Processing Time

The processing time of the form is 10 minutes, only if you are not asked to stay in the waiting area.

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