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Singaporeans travelling to US advised to check latest entry requirements and comply: MFA
Singaporeans travelling to the US should contact the US Embassy in Singapore to keep up with the latest developments and comply with the official visa entry requirements.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), in response to queries, on May 30 said Singaporean students can also stay abreast of the latest updates on the documents needed to enter the United States.
MFA said: "Students are also advised to stay in touch with their International Student Services offices regularly for updated information on entry requirements for international students."
In recent days, there have been a flurry of changes involving visa requirements for international students, as part of efforts by the Trump administration to implement a hardline immigration agenda.
Earlier this week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent out a cable to the country's overseas missions directing them to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visa applicants.
The US government also has plans to issue guidelines on "expanded social media vetting".
On May 28, Mr Rubio said the US will start "aggressively" revoking visas of Chinese students, although he did not specify when the revocations would begin.
Singaporeans in the US can contact an overseas mission if they require consular assistance during their travels, MFA said.
The overseas missions are as follows:
Singapore Embassy in Washington DC
+1 202 537 3100
+1 202 537 3100 extension 140 (for after hours assistance)
+1 202 436 4777 (for after hours assistance)
+1 202 412 0074 (for after hours assistance)
singemb_was@
Singapore Consulate-General in San Francisco
+1 415 543 4775
+1 415 290 9000 (for after hours assistance)
singcg_sfo@
Singapore Consulate in New York
+1 212 223 3331
+1 917 293 4540 (for after hours assistance)
singcon_nyc@
Singapore Honorary Consulate in Miami
+1 305 858 4225
+65 6379 8000 (for after hours assistance)
sgreen@
Singaporeans can also contact MFA's 24-hour hotline, at either 6379 8800 or 6379 8855.
