Immigration (Amendment) Bill

The Immigration (Amendment) Bill seeks to amend the Immigration Act 1959 and repeal the Banishment Act 1959, with key provisions including the following:

• It enables the Minister to prohibit or limit the arrival of transit passengers in Singapore, and prevent certain persons from boarding conveyances bound for Singapore.
• It clarifies that permanent residents must apply for a re-entry permit under specific conditions, and provides for automatic cancellation of entry permits in certain scenarios.
• The Bill enhances requirements for providing passenger and crew information, and expands the authorities of immigration officers to enforce immigration laws and conduct searches.
• It removes the right of appeal to the Minister against certain immigration decisions and increases penalties for specific offenses.
• The Bill also includes consequential amendments to several other Acts to align definitions and administrative protocols related to immigration matters.