Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's first state visit on Friday, Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement that it will extend the enhanced immigration automated clearance system (eIACS) service to eligible holders of Chinese passports from November 16.[Special coverage]
ICA said holders of Chinese passports aged six and above who are holding a valid five-year (or longer) Multiple Journey Visas (MJVs) issued by Singapore and have visited the lion city at least three times in the preceding 12 months, are eligible to enrol for the automated service free of charge.
ICA said it will provide greater travel convenience for Chinese visitors and facilitate trade, business and tourism links between Singapore and China.
Earlier this year, ICA said eligible Chinese nationals who travel to Singapore from June can be granted MJVs valid for a maximum of 10 years.
The same facility will also be extended to his spouse and children below the age of 21, if the main applicant is eligible. When issuing the new policy, ICA added that eligible applicants will also be able to use the automated immigration clearance at Singapore's checkpoints.
