Torn Passport Page in Singapore: Can You Still Travel?

ICA counts a Singapore passport torn in any way as damaged, as at November 2026.
ICA’s travel advice asks for no torn or missing pages, and foreign airports can refuse entry for a damaged passport.
Report the damage, then apply for a replacement one working day later; a first replacement costs S$120 online.

No, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) advises that a Singapore passport must have no torn pages for travel. ICA counts a passport torn in any way as damaged and asks for it to be reported immediately, as at November 2026. A passport reported damaged cannot be used, so the next step is a replacement application.

This page gives official information and is not legal advice. It covers Singapore passports only; a foreign visitor’s passport falls under the page on passport validity requirements for entry.

Does a torn page make a Singapore passport damaged?

Yes, ICA lists a tear of any kind as damage, as at November 2026. ICA states: “A passport is considered damaged if: It is torn in any way; There are missing/detached pages; The binding has come loose or is frayed; Water damage has resulted in faded pages; The RFID is clearly damaged; The biodata page is cracked/detached”. The wording sets no limit on size, number of pages or position.

ICA’s advice for Singapore Citizens travelling abroad states: “Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months before departure. It must also be in good condition, with no torn or missing pages. You may be refused entry at foreign airports if your passport is damaged or appears tampered with.”

How do you report a torn Singapore passport?

ICA states: “If your passport is lost/damaged, please report it immediately.” The routes are online with Singpass, over the counter at the ICA Services Centre, or from overseas, online or at the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission. The online report needs a Singpass login and photos of the damaged passport or details of how it was damaged.

The counter needs the digital or physical identity card (IC) for an adult, or the birth certificate for an applicant below 16, with the damaged passport. It is the Passport & IC Unit, ICA Services Centre, 2 Crawford Street, Level 2, Singapore 207218, open 8.00 am to 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays and closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Waits run longer on Mondays and Fridays, in school holidays and around public holidays.

ICA states: “If you require a new passport, please submit a passport application 1 working day after submitting your report.”

What does a replacement passport cost and how long does it take?

ICA adds a non-refundable replacement fee to the passport fee, as at November 2026. The passport fee is S$70 online and S$80 over the counter or at a Mission. The replacement fee is S$50 for a first lost or damaged passport and S$100 for a second and later one. That makes S$120 online or S$130 over the counter for a first, and S$170 online or S$180 over the counter for a second or later.

ICA states: “The processing time for a replacement passport is within 1 to 2 weeks upon ICA’s receipt of the application. The processing time may be up to 4 weeks if your photograph does not meet the requirements or if your application involves changes to your principal name and/or surname.” Collection is by appointment after the approval email.

Frequently asked questions about a torn Singapore passport

Can you still use a passport after reporting it damaged?

No, a passport reported damaged cannot be used for travel, as at November 2026. ICA states: “Passports that have been reported lost/damaged cannot be used even if later recovered.” A holder who needs to travel applies for a replacement one working day after the report, at S$120 online or S$130 over the counter for a first replacement. Processing takes 1 to 2 weeks from ICA’s receipt of the application.

Do you need a new passport straight after reporting damage?

No, a holder with no travel planned need not apply straight away, as at November 2026. ICA states: “If you have no need to travel, you do not need to apply for a new passport after reporting the loss/damage. You can apply for a new passport when you need to travel.” Anyone who does need a new passport applies one working day after the report.

Can you report a child’s damaged Singapore passport?

Yes, one online report through Singpass covers the holder or a child below 16, as at November 2026. The report needs photos of the damaged passport or details of how it was damaged. Over the counter, the documents for an applicant below 16 are the birth certificate and the damaged passport. The replacement application follows one working day after the report.

Can you report a damaged Singapore passport from overseas?

Yes, ICA accepts a damaged passport report online or at the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission, as at November 2026. A holder who goes to a Mission takes the relevant documents. An application submitted at a Mission carries a passport fee of S$80, plus the non-refundable replacement fee of S$50 for a first lost or damaged passport. The replacement application follows one working day after the report.

What if the passport is not torn but the automated lane does not read it?

ICA states: “If your passport has no physical damage e.g. torn or water damaged but you face issues when using the automated lanes, visit the ICA Services Centre for an assessment.” A tear is physical damage, so a torn passport goes through the damage report, as at November 2026, and the assessment route is for a passport with none. The Centre is at 2 Crawford Street, Level 2, Singapore 207218.