Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during Good Friday long weekend

“Travellers on wheelchairs and family groups of up to four members, including those with children below six years old, can enjoy faster clearance using QR code at the special assistance lanes,” it said.

Those driving foreign vehicles should ensure that their vehicle entry permit  (VEP) is valid.

Drivers without a valid autopass card, a VEP approval email from the Land Transport Authority or valid insurance will be turned back, said ICA.

Any outstanding fines with Singapore’s government agencies should also be settled, it added.

“Those with outstanding fines may be denied entry into Singapore,” said ICA.

The immigration authority also warned against bringing in controlled or prohibited items, which include vapes.

Those caught possessing, using or importing vapes have faced higher penalties since Sep 1 last year, as part of the government’s efforts to clamp down on vaping.

Short-term visitors who re-offend will be banned from re-entering Singapore.

Long-term pass holders who re-offend may have their passes revoked on a third offence, and face deportation and a ban from re-entering Singapore.