GE2025 checklist: Here’s what you will need to bring on Polling Day

Yoganeetha Sivakumar

3 days ago

Singaporeans will head to the polls on Saturday, May 3, for the country’s 14th General Election.

Whether you’re a first-time voter or not, it’s essential to be prepared. Here’s a straightforward guide to ensure you’re ready for Polling Day.

Pre-vote checklist:

First things first, before you head to the polls, make sure to:

Verify Your Polling Station: Check your poll card for your assigned polling station. You can only vote at the station specified on your card.
Plan Your Visit: Polling stations are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Do not be late, as voters who are late will not be allowed to vote, even if they are in the queue before the station closes.

What to bring

1. NRIC or other valid identification

The most important thing: your NRIC (original or digital). This is your primary form of identification and is required for verification purposes at the polling station.

Alternatively, you may present other acceptable documents of identity, including:

Your passport, or
Identity cards issued by the Ministry of Defence, Singapore Police Force, or Singapore Civil Defence Force for uniformed personnel.

Do note that photocopies are not accepted.

2. Poll card

You can either bring along your physical poll card (which should be mailed to your residential address about two to three days after Nomination Day on April 23) or your ePoll card, which is available on the Singpass mobile app.

You can also log on to the Voter Services portal on the ELD website to retrieve your ePoll card.

3. A pen (optional)

Voters will be provided with self-inking X-stamps to mark their choice at the polling booths. However, if you prefer, you’re allowed to bring your own pen to mark your vote. Just ensure that your markings are clear to avoid spoiling your vote.

What not to bring

Things not to bring into the polling station include cameras, video cameras, alcohol, sharp objects, large bags and animals/pets (except guide dogs).

You also should not bring any document or material which shows a political party’s or candidate’s symbol. The law prohibits canvassing and all forms of election activity on Polling Day, except voting.

Check out our GE2025 microsite for the latest election-related news, find out which constituency you belong to, and more here.