Statute Details
- Title: Immigration (Temporary Authorised Place of Entry and Departure — Singapore Airshow 2024) Notification 2024
- Act Code: IA1959-S78-2024
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary Legislation (SL)
- Enacting Act: Immigration Act 1959
- Authorising Provision: Section 5 of the Immigration Act 1959
- Notification Citation: No. S 78
- SL Number: SL 78/2024
- Date Made: 8 February 2024
- Commencement: Not expressly stated in the extract; operative period is specified in the Notification
- Status: Current version as at 27 Mar 2026
- Key Provisions: Sections 1–3 and the Schedule (rates)
- Temporary Authorised Location: Changi Exhibition Centre (near Runway 20(L) threshold), 1.5 km NNE of the threshold at 9 Aviation Park Road, Singapore 498760
- Temporary Authorised Period: 13 February 2024 to 29 February 2024 (both dates inclusive)
- Responsible Payor (per extract): Experia Events Pte. Ltd. (to the Controller)
- Rates: Specified in the Schedule (payable for separate and exclusive immigration clearance)
What Is This Legislation About?
The Immigration (Temporary Authorised Place of Entry and Departure — Singapore Airshow 2024) Notification 2024 is a targeted legal instrument that temporarily authorises a specific venue—Changi Exhibition Centre—as a place where immigration clearance may be carried out for a defined event: the Singapore Airshow 2024. In practical terms, it enables immigration officers to perform immigration clearance at a non-standard location for a limited time, but only for a narrowly defined category of travellers connected to the Airshow.
Unlike a general immigration policy, this Notification is event-specific and time-bound. It does not create a new immigration regime for all travellers. Instead, it operates as a mechanism under the Immigration Act 1959 to designate temporary points of entry and departure and to set the administrative cost structure (rates) for the provision of immigration clearance services by the Controller.
The Notification also introduces a “separate and exclusive” model of clearance. That phrase is legally significant: it indicates that immigration clearance at the authorised venue is restricted to the class of persons arriving in Singapore, or leaving Singapore, by air on aircraft performing in, to be displayed at, or chartered for the Singapore Airshow 2024, and that the clearance is conducted separately and exclusively for that class.
What Are the Key Provisions?
Citation and scope of the instrument (Section 1). Section 1 provides the short title/citation of the Notification. This is a standard provision, but it matters for legal referencing and for determining which subsidiary instrument governs the temporary authorisation for the Airshow 2024 period.
Temporary authorised place of entry and departure (Section 2). Section 2 is the core operative provision. It designates Changi Exhibition Centre, located at 9 Aviation Park Road, Singapore 498760, as an “authorised airport”, “authorised point of entry”, and “authorised point of departure”. The designation is not open-ended; it is limited in two ways:
- Purpose limitation: The venue is authorised only for the separate and exclusive immigration clearance of a defined class of persons who arrive in Singapore or leave Singapore by air on aircraft performing in, to be displayed at, or chartered for the Singapore Airshow 2024.
- Temporal limitation: The authorisation applies only for the period between 13 February 2024 and 29 February 2024 (inclusive).
From a practitioner’s perspective, the “class of persons” definition is the legal gatekeeper. It is tied to (i) travel by air, (ii) the aircraft’s relationship to the Airshow (performing, to be displayed, or chartered for the Airshow), and (iii) the separate and exclusive nature of the clearance. This means that travellers not meeting these criteria would not be covered by the temporary authorisation, even if they are attending the Airshow in some other capacity.
It is also notable that the Notification uses the language of “authorised airport” and “authorised point of entry/departure”. This is more than a logistical arrangement; it is a legal designation that supports the lawful performance of immigration clearance functions at that location.
Rates for separate and exclusive immigration clearance (Section 3 and Schedule). Section 3 provides the financial and administrative framework. It states that, for the purposes of section 5(6) of the Immigration Act 1959, the rates specified in the Schedule are payable by Experia Events Pte. Ltd. to the Controller for or in connection with immigration clearance performed by such number of immigration officers as may be determined by the Controller, at the authorised place and during the authorised period.
Although the extract does not reproduce the actual numerical rates in the Schedule, the legal structure is clear:
- The Schedule contains the rates that govern what is payable.
- Payment is made to the Controller.
- The clearance may involve such number of immigration officers as the Controller determines, meaning staffing levels can affect the operational cost basis, but the rates remain those in the Schedule.
- The payment obligation is linked to immigration clearance performed at the place and during the period specified in paragraph 2.
For counsel advising event organisers or aviation stakeholders, this provision is crucial. It identifies the contracting/charging party (Experia Events Pte. Ltd.) and ties the cost obligation to the immigration clearance service rather than to general event operations.
Making and formalities. The Notification is “made on 8 February 2024” and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs. The signature block and reference numbers (including ICA/0075/70 and AG/LEGIS/SL/133/2020/2 Vol. 1) are relevant for verifying authenticity and for archival or due diligence purposes.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
This Notification is structured in a compact format typical of event-specific subsidiary legislation:
- Enacting Formula: Identifies the legal authority (section 5 of the Immigration Act 1959) and the Minister’s power to make the Notification.
- Section 1 (Citation): Provides the title for referencing.
- Section 2 (Temporary authorised place of entry and departure): Specifies the location, the authorised functions (entry and departure), the class of persons, and the time window.
- Section 3 (Rates for separate and exclusive immigration clearance): Establishes the payment mechanism and points to the Schedule.
- Schedule: Contains the rates payable for immigration clearance services under the Notification.
There are no “Parts” listed in the metadata, and the extract indicates a short, self-contained instrument. That design reflects the Notification’s purpose: to provide a legal basis for a specific operational arrangement for a specific event and period.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The Notification applies to immigration clearance operations conducted by immigration officers (under the Controller’s authority) at the authorised venue and during the authorised period. It also applies to the party responsible for paying the rates—Experia Events Pte. Ltd.—for immigration clearance performed in connection with the Singapore Airshow 2024.
For travellers, the practical applicability is narrower. The authorised venue is only for the separate and exclusive immigration clearance of the class of persons who arrive in Singapore or leave Singapore by air on aircraft performing in, to be displayed at, or chartered for the Singapore Airshow 2024. Therefore, the Notification does not generally authorise immigration clearance for all persons at Changi Exhibition Centre; it is limited to those who fall within the defined travel and aircraft criteria.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Although the Notification is short, it is legally significant because immigration clearance is a regulated function with statutory consequences. By designating a temporary “authorised point of entry and departure”, the Notification supports lawful processing of arrivals and departures outside the usual airport terminals, but only within strict boundaries. This reduces compliance risk for the event and for aviation operators by providing a clear legal basis for immigration officers to perform clearance at the designated venue.
From an enforcement and compliance perspective, the “separate and exclusive” limitation is central. It signals that the authorisation is not intended to create a general alternative immigration checkpoint. Instead, it is an operationally controlled clearance arrangement for a specific event-linked class of travellers. Practitioners should therefore treat the criteria in Section 2 as essential conditions: if a traveller’s circumstances do not align with the defined class (including the aircraft’s connection to the Airshow), the temporary authorisation may not apply.
The rates provision also matters for budgeting, contracting, and risk allocation. Section 3 makes clear that the cost of immigration clearance at the temporary location is recoverable according to the Schedule and is payable by the named event organiser to the Controller. This is particularly relevant where event logistics involve multiple stakeholders (aircraft operators, charter companies, ground handlers, and organisers) and where questions may arise about who bears the cost of government services.
Related Legislation
- Immigration Act 1959 (especially section 5, including section 5(6) referenced in this Notification)
- Immigration Act 1959 (general framework for authorised places of entry/departure and immigration clearance)
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Immigration (Temporary Authorised Place of Entry and Departure — Singapore Airshow 2024) Notification 2024 for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.