30.6% more contraband smuggling attempts foiled in 2025, says ICA

ICA noted that 134 million travellers have used the method for immigration clearance since its launch. 

Usage of QR code clearance among bus passengers and those riding motorcycles increased in 2025 to 60 per cent and 57 per cent respectively, while usage by car travellers remained stable at 69 per cent, ICA said.

“The implementation of QR code clearance has enhanced the efficiency of immigration clearance at the land checkpoints, enabling ICA to better manage the increasing volume of land travellers,” it added. 

“With group QR code clearance, families of up to four members using the special assistance lanes (SALs) can save up to 40 seconds in immigration clearance by presenting one group QR code instead of scanning multiple passports. 

“For car travellers, immigration clearance time can be reduced by more than 30 per cent using QR code clearance, with greater time savings for cars with a larger number of passengers.” 

QR code clearance will also be implemented at the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, with operations expected to start by the end of 2026.