Waiver of Replacement Fee for Damaged Identity Cards

Debated in Parliament on 14 Mar 2016.

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Darryl David proposed waiving the $60 replacement fee for identity cards damaged by normal wear and tear, suggesting a waiver every 10 years.
The Minister explained that identity cards are highly durable and the fee covers production costs, which have remained stable for years.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) considers fee waivers on a case-by-case basis for special circumstances, such as accidents or fire, but not for general wear and tear.

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Darryl David

Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether the replacement fee for Identity Cards (ICs) can be waived for those citizens whose ICs have been damaged through fair wear and tear over time; and (b) whether such waivers can be based on a specified period, such as one fee-waiver for every 10-year period.

K Shanmugam

The IC is made of a highly durable polycarbonate material that has been subjected to stringent tests to ensure its durability. It is not easily damaged with normal handling. Nonetheless, there are a small number of cards that may be damaged due to excessive wear and tear over time.

The $60 fee for replacing a damaged IC is to cover the production cost, which includes manpower, material as well as other costs incurred in producing a new card. This fee has remained at the same level for many years.

ICA will consider a waiver of the fee for cases which warrant special consideration. This includes situations where the card was damaged due to circumstances beyond the cardholder's control, such as accidents or fire.

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Darryl David proposed waiving the $60 replacement fee for identity cards damaged by normal wear and tear, suggesting a waiver every 10 years.
The Minister explained that identity cards are highly durable and the fee covers production costs, which have remained stable for years.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) considers fee waivers on a case-by-case basis for special circumstances, such as accidents or fire, but not for general wear and tear.

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Waiver of Replacement Fee for Damaged Identity Cards

Debated in Parliament on 14 Mar 2016.

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Darryl David proposed waiving the $60 replacement fee for identity cards damaged by normal wear and tear, suggesting a waiver every 10 years.
The Minister explained that identity cards are highly durable and the fee covers production costs, which have remained stable for years.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) considers fee waivers on a case-by-case basis for special circumstances, such as accidents or fire, but not for general wear and tear.

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Darryl David

K Shanmugam

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Darryl David proposed waiving the $60 replacement fee for identity cards damaged by normal wear and tear, suggesting a waiver every 10 years.
The Minister explained that identity cards are highly durable and the fee covers production costs, which have remained stable for years.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) considers fee waivers on a case-by-case basis for special circumstances, such as accidents or fire, but not for general wear and tear.

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Waiver of Replacement Fee for Damaged Identity Cards

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