Singapore legislation

Clause 11

of Immigration (Amendment) Bill

Clause 11

Amendment of section 9B

In the principal Act, in section 9B —

(a)

in subsection (1), after “to Singapore”, insert “(for the purpose of seeking entry under a valid permit or pass)”; and

(b)

replace subsection (2) with —“(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a non‑citizen who —

(a)

holds and produces a valid passport from a foreign country that is approved by the Minister; and

(b)

is travelling to Singapore for a visit not exceeding a period specified by the Minister for that foreign country.(3) If, after entering Singapore, the non‑citizen mentioned in subsection (2) intends to extend his or her visit to Singapore beyond the period mentioned in subsection (2)(b), the non‑citizen must apply for a Singapore visa (in addition to applying for an extension of a pass, or a new pass, to temporarily remain in Singapore beyond that period).”.