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Are you someone who frequently travels to Singapore or has plans to travel to Singapore?
To begin with, there are essentially three main routes to reach Singapore. While the less conventional method involves embarking on a cruise ship journey from Malaysia to Singapore, the more prevalent options include travelling by air or making the journey by bus or car across the causeway.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/2819/singapores-changi-airport-set-to-revolutionize-departures-with-passport-free-biometric-travel-from-2024">Singapore's Changi Airport Set To Revolutionize Departures With Passport-Free Biometric Travel From 2024</a>
For drivers, it's important to take note of upcoming changes at the immigration border. However, these changes are designed to streamline the process, offering convenience, particularly for frequent travellers.
QR Code System To Be Implemented For Those Driving To Singapore
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Starting 19 March 2024, Malaysians travelling to and from Singapore through the land border will be able to clear immigration much easier thanks to a new QR code system. The system will be implemented at the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoint and it will make travelling between the countries more efficient and faster.
The Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced a streamlined procedure for travellers, eliminating the need to physically surrender passports at the car counter. Instead, travellers can present a pre-generated QR code from the MyICA app upon arrival at the checkpoint, simplifying the process.
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/2341b1526c1971213eb62b448936aa055e3231905541afbe9a2dfef2ae73dd02" />
To get the QR, you&rsquo;ll need to download the app and create a profile on the app. You&rsquo;ll be required to input your passport details in the app but if you&rsquo;re Singaporean, you&rsquo;ll be able to do so automatically using Singpass.
Visitors who have previously travelled to the island can utilize the MyICA app's built-in camera feature to scan the Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ) of their passport's biodata page. This automatically populates their passport information. However, individuals visiting Singapore for the first time or those using a different passport than their last visit must still present their physical passport for immigration clearance. Nonetheless, they can utilize the QR code for future trips.
Convenient For Travellers
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If you're travelling between Singapore and Malaysia, the new QR system implemented by the ICA promises notable time savings. According to their estimates, cars with four passengers could save up to 20 seconds, while those with ten passengers could save a whole minute. What's particularly convenient is that group travellers, whether family or friends, can generate a single QR code, further optimizing the process.
It's important to remember that the QR code remains valid for one year from its generation date, or until the earliest expiry date of any passport within the group, whichever comes first. However, it's crucial to note that QR code entry is only available for returning visitors; first-time travellers or those with new passports must undergo the standard immigration procedure with physical documents.
For frequent visitors wondering about the benefits of obtaining a QR code, Singapore's ICA revealed staggering numbers: during the period of March 7-10, 2024, the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints collectively processed over 1.8 million travellers crossing between the countries.
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With this new implementation in place, travelling between Singapore and Malaysia promises to be more convenient. However, for those seeking to bypass the inevitable traffic congestion at the checkpoints, opting for a flight may still be the preferred choice for a hassle-free journey.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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Do note that first time visitors or new passport holders will need to go through the usual entry process. 

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Malaysians Driving To Singapore Can Now Clear Immigration With QR Codes From 19th March

Malaysians Driving To Singapore Can Now Clear Immigration With QR Codes From 19th March

Do note that first time visitors or new passport holders will need to go through the usual entry process.

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