Singpass for Foreigners & FIN Holders Guide 2026 | Registration, Digital IC, Myinfo & App Setup

Minimum Age

15

Eligible Categories

• Singapore Citizens.
• Singapore Permanent Residents.
• Foreign Identification Number (FIN) holders.

Foreign User Examples

• Employment Pass holders.
• Personalised Employment Pass holders.
• EntrePass holders.
• S Pass holders.
• Work Permit holders.
• Dependant's Pass holders.
• Long-Term Visit Pass holders issued by MOM.
• Long-Term Visit Pass holders issued by ICA.
• Long-Term Visit Pass Plus holders issued by ICA.

Important Point

Eligibility is based on the person having a qualifying FIN and meeting Singpass registration requirements. A tourist or ordinary short-term visitor without a FIN should not be described as eligible for a standard FIN-based Singpass account.

Address Requirement

Before registering, the address associated with the user's NRIC or FIN record should be correct.

Official Portal

https://www.singpass.gov.sg

Basic Steps

• Confirm that the user is at least 15 years old.
• Confirm that the user is a Singapore Citizen, PR or FIN holder.
• Ensure the address in the NRIC or FIN record is correct.
• Open the official Singpass registration page.
• Enter the requested identification and registration information.
• Verify the contact details.
• Complete account setup using the available online registration method or Singpass Face Verification where offered.
• Set up the Singpass account and 2FA according to the instructions.

Identity Information

Foreign users generally register using their FIN and other identity details requested by Singpass.

Activation Methods

• Online registration using the available verification process.
• Singpass Face Verification where available.
• PIN mailer setup where that method is presented.
• In-person assistance at a Singpass counter where necessary.

Postal Setup

For users with a Singapore-registered address, the registered postal code is used in the relevant setup flow. For users with an overseas-registered address, the passport number may be used in the corresponding setup process.

Pin Mailer

Where PIN-mailer setup is used, the mailer is sent to the registered address. Singpass guidance states that delivery to a local address may take up to 3 working days, while overseas delivery depends on postal services.

Important Correction

A Singapore +65 mobile number is not universally mandatory for every Singpass user.

Local Address

A mobile number is mandatory when the registered address is a local Singapore address for the relevant setup because SMS 2FA relies on a Singapore-registered mobile number.

Overseas Address

Users with an overseas-registered address are only required to provide an email address in the registration flow described by Singpass.

Sms2fa

Only Singapore-registered mobile numbers can be used to set up Singpass account SMS 2FA.

Change Number

Users with 2FA can update their mobile number and account details through the available Singpass online tools. In-person Singpass counters are also available when online assistance is not possible.

Purpose

2FA adds an additional authentication factor when users access protected Singpass services.

Sms Otp

SMS One-Time Password (OTP) is one of the available authentication methods where enabled.

App Authentication

The Singpass app can authenticate users through fingerprint, face recognition or a 6-digit passcode.

Passkey

Singpass supports passkey login for participating authentication flows.

Qr Login

Users can authenticate on desktop by scanning the Singpass QR login code with the Singpass app.

Important Point

Not every digital service necessarily uses identical authentication assurance requirements. Higher-risk services may require stronger authentication, including Face Verification or other approved methods.

Purpose

The Singpass app provides access to digital services, personal data views, notifications, identity verification and transaction-authorisation features.

Features

• Login to participating government and private digital services.
• View government-sourced personal data in the app.
• Receive messages from government agencies.
• Authenticate using fingerprint, face recognition or a 6-digit passcode.
• Use Digital IC for supported in-person identity verification.
• Scan QR codes to provide information to approved service providers.
• Authorise transactions.
• Digitally sign supported documents.

Device Rule

Only one registered mobile device can be actively registered to an account at a time. Registering a subsequent device deactivates the previously registered device.

Official Developer

When downloading the app, users should verify that the app developer is the Government Technology Agency of Singapore.

Definition

Digital IC is a digital identity credential available through the Singpass app for supported users.

Pass Holder Display

For pass holders, the Singpass digital identity card can display the relevant identity information associated with the FIN and pass, subject to the user's account and pass category.

Verification

Users can present the Digital IC to participating counter staff for identity verification.

Anti Screenshot Feature

If requested, users can display the interactive barcode feature to demonstrate that the Digital IC is being presented through the Singpass app rather than as a static image.

Barcode Use

The Digital IC barcode can be scanned at supported kiosks and service points.

Legal Scope

Digital IC is accepted for supported identity-verification scenarios, but it should not be described as universally replacing every physical identification document. Singpass itself notes that physical identification may still be specifically required by law in some scenarios.

Important Point

The Digital IC is a secure digital identity credential, not a blanket substitute for every passport, FIN document or other physical identification requirement.

Definition

Myinfo is a Singpass-enabled service that can securely retrieve and pre-fill personal information from participating government sources for approved service providers.

Consent

Users can review information requested by an approved recipient and provide consent before sharing.

Prefill

Myinfo can automatically pre-fill approved service-provider forms with available Profile Data.

Remaining Fields

Users may still need to enter information that is not supplied through Myinfo.

Data Accuracy

Users remain responsible for checking the information before submitting a completed application.

Foreigners

Foreign FIN holders can use Myinfo where they have an eligible Singpass account and the relevant approved service provider supports the required data scopes.

Examples

• Participating financial-services onboarding.
• Insurance applications.
• Telecommunications or other approved private-sector services.
• Government digital applications.

Important Correction

Do not promise that every bank, digital bank, landlord, telco or other private company accepts Myinfo. Availability depends on whether the service provider is an approved recipient and has enabled the relevant integration.

Data Sources

The Singpass app can display personal information sourced from government systems, with sensitive data masked by default.

Address

Singpass does not itself make a single universal address edit that automatically updates every agency. Users should update their residential address with the relevant government authority where required.

Pass Information

For FIN holders, relevant identity and pass information can be retrieved from government sources such as MOM or ICA depending on the pass.

Source Verification

The government source remains responsible for its underlying records. Singpass/Myinfo should not be described as creating or replacing the source agency's master record.

Definition

Singpass Face Verification is a biometric authentication capability used for certain digital-service security and identity-verification flows.

User Experience

A user may be asked to perform a live facial verification using a device camera.

Use Cases

It can be used for account registration, account recovery or higher-assurance authentication in supported scenarios.

Availability

Face Verification is not necessarily used by every Singpass login or every service. Its use depends on the service's configured authentication requirements.

Important Correction

Do not state broadly that every Face Verification event matches a live camera scan against the ICA biometric passport database. The service uses the configured Singpass identity-verification process and should be described without unsupported implementation details.

Abbreviation

SFA

Definition

A Singpass Foreign Account is an account issued by a particular Singapore government agency or digital service to an eligible foreign user who may not have a standard local FIN-based Singpass account.

Issuing Authority

SFA is issued by the specific government agency or digital service that needs the identity account.

Scope

An SFA can only be used with the government agency or digital service that issued it.

Examples

• IRAS.
• GoBusiness.
• Other government services that separately support SFA.

Important Correction

SFA should not be described as a universal overseas Singpass account that gives access to all Singpass services.

Relationship

Individuals can use their Singpass identity to authenticate for Corppass-authorised corporate access where the relevant organisation and digital service support it.

Foreign Director Or Manager

Foreign directors, employees and corporate administrators may use their individual Singpass together with Corppass authorisation for approved business services.

Important Point

Corppass authorisation is separate from the individual's Singpass identity. Being a Singpass user does not automatically grant access to a company's Corppass functions.

Foreign I D

Corppass can also support accounts created using Foreign ID in relevant situations, but Foreign ID-based Corppass accounts have different capabilities from NRIC/FIN-based Singpass-linked identities.

Health Hub

Singpass provides authentication to participating HealthHub services. The specific records and services available depend on the user's eligibility and the underlying health system records.

Banking

Myinfo can simplify onboarding at participating financial institutions by pre-filling verified data, but users should verify whether their chosen institution and product support Myinfo.

Telecom

Participating telecommunications providers can use Singpass or Myinfo for digital onboarding where configured.

Tenancy

A landlord or property service does not automatically have access to Singpass or Myinfo data. The service must be an approved recipient and the user must complete the applicable consent/authentication process.

Change Employer

Changing employers does not by itself require creating a new Singpass account when the user's FIN and Singpass identity remain valid. Relevant government records can be updated as the underlying pass information changes.

Pass Renewal

The user's Singpass identity is tied to the person's identity records; pass validity and access to individual services can depend on the underlying government records.

Pass Cancellation

Users should not assume every Singpass function remains available after a FIN-linked pass expires or is cancelled. Access to services and data can depend on the current identity status and the relevant government source.

Lost Phone

A lost or stolen registered device should be treated as a security incident. The user should promptly secure the Singpass account, use the available device-management or account-recovery controls and contact Singpass support where required.

One Device

Only one mobile device may be actively registered for the Singpass app at any time.