Singapore begins ban on ‘undesirable’ visitors as airline boarding rules take effect

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP’s Asia deskJanuary 30, 2026 at 08:07 AM

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Singapore has begun enforcing a ban on "undesirable" visitors, requiring airlines to prevent flagged passengers from boarding flights to the city-state. Effective Friday, airlines flying into Seletar and Changi airports must adhere to no-boarding directives (NBDs) issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The directive aims to prevent individuals considered prohibited immigrants, those not meeting entry requirements, or posing a risk to public safety from entering Singapore. Individuals with prior criminal records in Singapore, visa overstays, or those who attempted entry under false pretenses may be subject to NBDs. The ICA also stated that travelers without valid visas or travel documents with at least six months' validity can be denied entry.

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