New Group Feature in ICA's Change of Address E-service From Aug 15

Individuals can soon report online a change of address for themselves with a group of up to four people who are all moving to the same address through a new feature in the electronic change of address (eCOA) service.

- Calista Wong

In a statement on Aug 4, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the new feature, which will be rolled out on Aug 15, will be more secure than the previous "Myself and my family members" and "Others" modules.

Under the new "group" feature, the main applicant will not be able to change another person's address without applying to change his own address at the same time. Consent from his sub-applicants is also required.

The eCOA allows Singapore citizens, permanent residents and ICA-issued long-term pass holders, including those who reside overseas, to report online a change of residential address to ICA.