Ride the ICA Express: Grab Your New Passport in Just Days
Why the buzz?
Travellers who need to jet off ASAP might finally ditch the dreaded six‑week waiting room. Thanks to a fresh tweak on the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority page, the deadline just got a lot friendlier.
How the ICA Express Works
- Fast‑track Eligibility – If you’re in a pinch, ICA promises a reply within a week, or at least two days before you’re about to board—whichever comes first.
- Online Appeal in 10 Minutes – Fill out a quick form online. You’ll need to upload proof like hotel bookings, flight tickets and an itinerary.
- Show the Date – Tell the system exactly when you plan to leave. That helps the ICA sprint your new passport to you.
- Pick Your Pickup Spot – If the appeal wins, gather your passport at the ICA Building in Lavender or drop by one of the 27 post office locations.
Stats to Sweeten the Deal
ICA issues over 5,000 passports a day, which is almost triple the 2019 volume. That’s a lot of passports flying around!
Expect the Crowd—But Not the Delay
Last month’s holiday rush saw bodies lining up outside the ICA Building like it wasn’t the end of the world. Now, with the express option, the wait might just be a quick sprint rather than an endless marathon.
Bottom Line
If you’re on the brink of a trip and the current passport process feels like a week‑long ghost story, hop onto ICA’s new online appeal. Your passport could be in your hands in days—no more waiting for six weeks.
Passport Photo Pro Tips: What ICA Actually Wants
Picture the scene: a line snaking outside the ICA Building on May 10, 2022. Everyone’s eyes are on those photo‑with‑a‑smile‑is‑cool-pleasers. Let’s make sure yours gets the star treatment.
ICA’s Strict Checklist
- Even brightness – nobody likes a selfie taken in a dim room.
- Recent photo – Facebook‑style pictures from the last three months count.
- Neutral expression – a “business‑serious” look beats a goofy grin.
- Full shoulders & hair – no half‑visible vibes or mystery hairpieces.
- White background – no trendy wallpaper or photo‑studio backdrop.
Check Your Application Status
Feel anxious about where you stand? Log on to the MyICA portal and see if your passport is queued or ready to ship.
Need an Urgent Appeal?
Time’s ticking? Visit the urgent appeal website and breeze through the process.
Quick Note
This info comes straight from The Straits Times. Feel free to forward the details, but remember reproduction needs permission.
