Is visa run a serious offense?

santiago38438 · 2024-01-27T07:18:39+01:00

Explore the seriousness of visa runs in Singapore. Find experiences and advice from users about bans, appeals, and entry issues.

santiago38438 Member

Member since 20 February 2023

santiago38438Member27 January 2024 05:18:39

Hello there,

I was denied entry last Feb 2023 and was told that I will be banned for 2 years for the reason of visa run..聽 IO didn't even checked my phone/email or anything and etc. (as per some in this forum) who were suspected of working illegally or looking for a job. I was just educated by the IO that if I have plans to extend my stay, I should've done that through the website instead.

I am planning to visit Singapore by June and will try to send an appeal to ICA beforehand. I am just worried if visa run is a serious offense?

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert27 January 2024 08:32:27

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Obviously, they consider it serious enough to ban you for two years.

Which reasons would you base a request on, to be allowed to visit again before the ban expires?

I recommend avoiding the country for the full two years, as your chances of getting an exemption are very small.

Leeesleee New member

Member since 07 October 2023

LeeesleeeNew member01 February 2024 23:14:44

Hi, may i know聽 what is ica"s email for reappealling

santiago38438 Member

Member since 20 February 2023

santiago38438Member19 March 2024 06:39:33

@beppi Yes. I am thinking of sending an appeal even if it鈥檚 just a year after I was refused entry.

But has anyone here attempted to do that and got an approval from ICA?

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert19 March 2024 11:23:01

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@santiago38438 You cannot appeal against a decision by ICA to deny you entry or impose a ban.

The only thing you can do is to ask for a way to lift the ban earlier. They can, out of goodwill, grant it (if you follow their instructions!), but they don't have to!