Is Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order still in force?

Yes — Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order is currently in force.

When did Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order take effect?

Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order was first recorded in 1959.

How many regulations does Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order have?

Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order contains 5 regulations.

Where can I read the official version of Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order?

The official text of Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order

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Type: Subsidiary Legislation
Status: In force
Enacted: 1959
Sections: 5

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About this subsidiary legislation

Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation IA-OR2 1959, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1959.

Regulation 1

Citation

This Order may be cited as the Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order.

Regulation 2

Persons prohibited from entry

Amended byS 744/2025 wef 01/12/2025

The entry into Singapore is prohibited of all persons other than —

(a)

any person having a right of entry under section 7 of the Act;

(b)

a permanent resident of Singapore;

(c)

any person seeking to enter Singapore under and in accordance with any pass lawfully issued to that person;

(d)

any person who is exempted from section 6(1) of the Act by an order made under section 56 of the Act thereof;

(e)

any person who is in possession of a certificate issued by the Minister certifying that his admission would be in the economic interest of Singapore and the wife and any child below the age of 6 years of that person; and

(f)

any person who is within any of the categories of persons set out in the Schedule and should, in the opinion of the Controller, be permitted to enter and remain in Singapore.

Regulation 3

Discretion of Minister

The issue or refusal of any certificate of the Minister referred to in paragraph 2(e) shall be in the discretion of the Minister.

Regulation 4

Burden of proof

The burden of proof that any person is not a person prohibited from entering Singapore by this Order shall lie upon that person.

Regulation 5

Entry on special grounds

Nothing in this Order shall be construed to prohibit the entry of any person who in the opinion of the Minister should be permitted to enter Singapore on special compassionate grounds.

Common questions

What is Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order?: Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation IA-OR2 1959, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1959.
Is Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order still in force?: Yes — Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order is currently in force.
When did Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order take effect?: Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order was first recorded in 1959.
How many regulations does Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order have?: Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order contains 5 regulations.
Where can I read the official version of Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order?: The official text of Immigration (Prohibition of Entry) Order is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.