SINGAPORE — Heavy traffic jams and immigration delays are expected again at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints ahead of the Chinese New Year weekend.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Agency (ICA) advised on Friday, February 2 that drivers will have to wait up to three hours at immigration from next Thursday (February 8) to next Tuesday (February 13). announced that it is possible. This comes as more travelers head north into Malaysia for the long weekend, with authorities advising motorists to factor in additional waiting times.
More travelers use checkpoints over long weekends
ICA has observed an increase in traffic over the January long weekend as more travelers use land checkpoints. “From January 26th to 28th, heavy traffic jams continued to occur at land checkpoints, resulting in more than 1.37 million crossings (nearly 458,000 crossings per day),” the report said. Stated.
This was an increase of almost 14% compared to the New Year’s long weekend at the beginning of the year, when average daily traffic was 402,000.
Tips for a smooth trip
ICA recommends that drivers:
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Check traffic conditions either through LTA’s One Motoring website or through the Motorway Monitoring and Advisory System (EMAS) along the BKE and AYE.For the latest information on traffic conditions, please visit ICA’s Facebook page or X In addition to your account, you can also enjoy local radio stations such as One 91.3, Kiss92, Hao 96.3, and UFM 100.3.
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Make sure your vehicle’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) is valid. VEP applications are no longer accepted at checkpoints. Foreign vehicle drivers who fail to present a valid Autopass card, his VEP approval email from LTA and valid insurance will be turned away from Singapore. For more information on applying for a VEP, travelers should visit this link on her LTA website.
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Please refrain from cutting in line as this can cause severe congestion and compromise safety. If the wrong driver cuts in the line, they will be turned away and forced to queue again.
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Make sure your passport has at least 6 months left on its expiration date. Singapore permanent residents who have renewed their passports will need to transfer their re-entry permit to their new passport. Long-term pass holders must notify the ICA or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) of any changes to their passport details before entering Singapore.
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Travelers departing in Singapore-registered vehicles should adhere to the “three-quarters of a tank” rule. Violators can be fined up to $500 or prosecuted in court. They will be turned back at the checkpoint and will not be allowed to enter Malaysia.
Prohibited matter
Travelers are also cautioned not to bring prohibited items such as firecrackers, “Pop Pop” mini firecrackers, weapons, counterfeit tobacco products (e-cigarettes, vaporizers), or regulated items such as “bakwa” and potted plants.
Travelers bringing taxable or regulated goods must declare them before being inspected by ICA officials. The public can visit the ICA’s website for a complete list of prohibited, controlled and taxable items.
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