Singapore Law Blog

Every country reserves the right to determine whether a foreigner would be eligible for entry into the country. Under the current security environment, we will be cautious on who we allow into our borders, especially when a high-profile event like the IMF/WB meetings are held here. The meetings will attract the attention of many, not least those who may want to use the ready platform and presence of the international media to stage events that will pose a security threat to Singapore, and compromise the level of security arrangements we have put in place.

2. While we welcome bona fide travellers to visit Singapore during the event, those who are deemed undesirable will not be eligible for entry into Singapore.

3. The Police had earlier shared with IMF/WB our concerns over some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) representatives who are assessed to pose a security threat or likely to create disruption to our community during the Meetings. We informed IMF and WB that they may not be allowed entry into Singapore during this period.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
Fri, 8 Sep 2006 @ 6.00pm