Singapore citizens can apply for passports from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). New passports are valid for 5 years. If you renew your passport before its expiry date, the remaining validity will carry over to your new passport, up to a maximum of 9 months.
Apply online using the Application for Passport On-line Electronic System (APPLES) e-Service (SingPass required). You need the following information:
Step 1: Complete the application form You can download the form or collect a copy from the following locations:
Step 2: Prepare a passport photo Please ensure that your photo meets the requirements listed on the ICA website.
Step 3: Submit your documents By Mail Send the completed form to: Passports Unit Citizen Services Centre Level 2, ICA Building 10 Kallang Road (beside Lavender MRT) Singapore 208718 By Deposit Box Drop the completed form in deposit boxes at the ICA Building at these locations:
Apply online: Apply through the ICA website. You will need to produce supporting documents when you collect your passport in person. Apply in person: Complete the application form and additional information form then submit them at the nearest Singapore overseas mission. Required supporting documents are listed on the application form. Overseas applications require about 3 to 4 weeks to process, provided all relevant documents are duly submitted. the ICA will dispatch the passport to the Singapore overseas mission, where you may collect your passport.
If you are living in Singapore, you will receive a pink acknowledgement card by mail, 1 week after the ICA receives your application. You should collect your new passport within 1 month of receiving the acknowledgement card. Passports not collected within 3 months of application will be cancelled. Your passport fee will not be refunded. Collecting at ICA You can collect your new passport in person at the ICA: Passports Unit Citizen Services Centre Level 2, ICA Building 10 Kallang Road (beside Lavender MRT) Singapore 208718From 18 July 2016, you must make an appointment before visiting the ICA for your passport collection. For assistance, please contact ICA at ICA_APPLES_Administrator@ica.gov.sg, (65)6391 6487, (65)6391 6167 or (65)6391 6581.You need these documents:
Applicants below 16 years old must collect in person. You must be accompanied by the "consenting" parent or legal guardian (i.e. the person who signed your application) with these additional documents (original copies):
Collecting from a post office If you are eligible to collect your passport at at SingPost, this option will be stated in the acknowledgement card. To do so, log in at the ICA website and specify that you wish to collect from a SingPost branch office. Note that additional fees apply if you collect your passport this way. Details of the service fee are available on the SingPost website.
Collecting from iCollect With effect from 1 April 2013, suitable applicants who have successfully applied for Singapore Passports have the option of collecting their passports from iCollect, a self-service machine housed at ICA’s eLobby. If you are eligible to collect your passport at iCollect, this option will be stated in the acknowledgement card. To do so, log in at the ICA website and specify that you wish to collect from iCollect.
Collecting from an overseas mission Please visit the Singapore overseas mission in person with these documents: