Is visa run a serious offense?

Last activity 19 March 2024 by santiago38438

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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.. 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?

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.

LeeesleeeNew member01 February 2024 23:14:44

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

santiago38438Member19 March 2024 06:39:33

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

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

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!

santiago38438Member19 March 2024 12:12:14

@beppi Thank you for this.

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