This reflects an increase of 15.7 per cent compared to 28,600 foreigners in 2023.
Immigration risks include the potential to overstay or work illegally, while security risks involve the potential to commit crimes in Singapore.
Additionally, the agency stated that as of January 31, 2025, approximately 47 million travellers had cleared immigration without presenting their passports under the New Clearance Concept (NCC). This initiative allows residents to enjoy passport-free clearance at major checkpoints, and automated clearance has now been extended to all foreign visitors.
The agency said it cleared almost 230.4 million travellers last year, an increase of about 38 million travellers compared to 2023.
A record 562,000 land crossings in a single day were recorded on Dec 20, 2024, exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels.
“This increase was due to ICA’s intensified enforcement efforts to investigate and disrupt MOC arrangements by syndicates, some of which were initiated based on tip-offs from the public,” it said.
ICA stated that it takes a serious view of individuals attempting to circumvent the system by engaging in, arranging, or assisting MOCs to obtain immigration facilities in Singapore.
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