The next long weekend is coming soon—from 21 October 2022.
However, the catch is that you will probably spend hours queueing up to cross the borders if you intend to head to Malaysia.
Congestion at the Crossings is Expected
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on 19 October 2022 that traffic flow through the two checkpoints has reached pre-COVID-19 levels at peak periods.
“Travellers should expect delays and are advised to adjust their travel plans, where possible, to avoid being caught in traffic congestion,” they added.
Back in 2019, during the Deepavali long weekend, travellers departing and arriving by car had to wait up to two hours before they were cleared through immigration.
Do remember to factor in additional time for immigration clearance.
Peak hours of Immigration
It is advised to avoid departing during peak hours—3 pm to 11.59 pm on Friday, 6 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 11.59 pm on Saturday.
The peak hours of arrival to Singapore are expected to be on 24 Oct between 6 pm and 11.59 pm.
After all, long weekends are hard to come by so we should maximise it right?
Ongoing Upgrading Works, Some Automated Clearance Lanes are Closed
There are also ongoing upgrading works at the bus halls of the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Johor Bahru.
Hence, some of the automated clearance lanes are closed till 10 November 2022. This means that you would not be able to scan your face and have to let the custom officer see your beautiful face instead.
How to Monitor Traffic Conditions
If you are someone who never has to walk on foot to cross borders and can enjoy the shiok aircon from your vehicle, this is for you.
You can check the traffic situation at the land checkpoints through the Land Transport Authority’s One Motoring website or via the Expressway Monitoring and Advisory System installed along the Bukit Timah Expressway and Ayer Rajah Expressway.
You can also tune in to local radio broadcasts on Money 89.3, Kiss92, One 91.3, Hao 96.3 and UFM 100.3 as well as ICA’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Steps to Ensure a Smooth Immigration Clearance
ICA advised all short-term visitors, including in-principle approval holders, to submit their Singapore Arrival Card three days before their arrival in Singapore.
All travellers should also ensure their passport has a remaining validity of six months or more. You do not want to be sent back after queueing for hours just because you never check your passport.
Read Also:
- LTA Removes Island Kerb After Vehicles Kept on Mounting it While Making U-Turn
- Bentley Driver in Red Swastika School Saga Sentenced to 8 Weeks’ Jail
- Terra Founder Do Kwon Appeared in First Public Interview & Claimed His Charges Are ‘Politically Motivated’
- Ministry of Food Founder Lena Sim Has Officially Been Declared Bankrupt
- 19YO Accused of Killing His Father in Yishun Going for Psychiatric Assessment for 3 Weeks
Featured Image: Motorist.sg
Over in TikTok, there’s a drama involving property agents that’s caused by us. Here’s what happened:
Read Also:
- Punggol’s “Neighbour from Hell” Reportedly Moved to Bukit Merah & Caused the Same Problem
- Everything You Need to Know About Labubu, The Pop Mart Figure Everyone is Crazy Over
- Man Found Dead in His Flat After Friends Realised He Didn’t Go For His Usual Breakfast
- S’pore FDW Accused of Assaulting Elderly with Stroke; Smiles When Police Arrive
- 99-Year-Old Mahathir Drives 154 km/h at Sepang International Circuit
Advertisements