SINGAPORE — Singapore citizens can apply for a passport through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the government agency responsible for issuing travel documents for overseas travel. A Singapore passport allows citizens to enter and depart the country, travel internationally and obtain consular assistance abroad. 

Applications can be submitted online via ICA’s e-Service using a SingPass login. This applies whether it is the applicant’s first passport, a renewal because the current passport has expired or is expiring within nine months, or a replacement for a lost or damaged passport. Applicants must upload a recent passport-sized colour photograph that meets ICA’s strict specifications to avoid delays. 

For Singaporeans residing overseas, applications may also be made online with the option to collect the passport from a Singapore Overseas Mission, or in person at that mission. The processing time for overseas applications is generally longer than local applications, typically several weeks once all documents are submitted. 

A standard online passport application fee is S$70, with a higher fee for applications lodged in person or at overseas missions. Additional penalty fees may apply for replacing a lost or damaged passport. 

Once the passport is approved, applicants are notified by email or SMS and must collect their document within the stipulated period, either at the ICA Services Centre or a designated post office in Singapore, or at the selected overseas mission. Applicants must bring the necessary identification and supporting documents at collection. 

Passport validity is generally 10 years for adults and 5 years for children under 16. Applicants are advised to begin the application process well ahead of planned travel to account for processing times and photo requirements