As Singapore prepares for the festive Chinese New Year celebrations (17 February – 23 February), government offices operate with limited capacity while handling a large number of applications. During this period, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is experiencing temporary file queue pressure and processing backlog.
Because of this, Singapore applications may take slightly longer than the usual processing timeframe. Please note this is a normal seasonal delay at the authority level and does not indicate any issue with your application.
To help you travel smoothly, we recommend:
- Applying well before your planned departure date
- Avoiding urgent submissions during this period
- Checking your email regularly in case additional information is requested
Processing timelines are expected to normalize after 23 February once regular operations fully resume.
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