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Arts Entertainment Classification for Cat 1 or Ad-hoc Public Entertainment Licence


For Arts Entertainment Classification, you can submit your application in IRIS now. Find out the status of the application in your dashboard anytime, anywhere.

Click here to submit your application and share with us your feedback on IRIS.

Click on the above to download the Submission Guidelines.

For Category 1 or Ad-hoc Public Entertainment Licence holders or applicants to submit their Arts Entertainment events for classification.

User Guide  

To enquire about the event details, make payment for the classification fee or print the classification certificate.

To update IMDA on the withdrawal of the classification application or cancellation of the event.

To update IMDA on any changes to contact details of the applicant or filer.

To update IMDA on any changes to content which has been classified.

Film Classification for Public Exhibition

IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films  0.8MB

Click on the above to download the Submission Guidelines.

Submission Of New Titles (FA)  

Submission of a new title for public exhibition.

User Guide User Guide  401.6KB

Submission Of Trailers/Promotional Materials (TA)  

Submission of a new Trailer/Promotional Materials for public exhibition.

User Guide User Guide  0.5MB

Submission Of Repeat Titles With Identical Content (FRT)  

Submission of titles for public exhibition where the content is identical to a version previously classified by IMDA, and with the decision 'Passed Clean with Condition' or with dialect content.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Submission Of New Titles - Express Service (XFA)  

Submission of a new title, with a shorter turnaround time at a surcharge.

User Guide User Guide  477.9KB

Submission Of Titles For Re-classification (FR)  

Submission to re-classify titles that have been classified previously by IMDA.

User Guide User Guide  500.8KB

Submission Of Films With Party Political Content (FP)  

Submissions of films made by or on behalf of a political party, or containing party political content.

User Guide User Guide  0.5MB

Status Enquiry on Film Submission  

Enquiry on the status of an application that has been submitted to IMDA. Applicant may use the In-Receipt Number, Title or Submission Date for enquiry and payment.

User Guide User Guide  0.8MB

Submission Of Titles To Obtain An Indicative Rating (SA)  

Submission of unfinished product to obtain an indicative rating for distribution or public exhibition, such as Screeners.

User Guide User Guide  471.0KB

Film Classification for Distribution

IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films  0.8MB

Click on the above to download the Submission Guidelines.

Submission Of New Titles (A)  

Submission of a new title for distribution.

User Guide User Guide  459.9KB

Submission Of Repeat Titles With Identical Content (RT)  

Submission of titles for distribution where the content is identical to a version previously classified by IMDA, and with the decision 'Passed Clean with Condition'.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Submission Of Classified Titles With New Extra Features (EF)  

Submission for titles which comprise a main feature identical to a version already classified by IMDA, and extra features that have not been classified before. IMDA will only classify the extra features.

User Guide User Guide  0.5MB

Submission Of New Titles - Express Service (XA)  

Submission of a new title, with a shorter turnaround time at a surcharge.

User Guide User Guide  0.5MB

Submission Of Titles For Re-classification (RA)  

Submission to re-classify titles that have been classified previously by IMDA.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Submission Of Films With Party Political Content (P)  

Submissions of films made by or on behalf of a political party, or containing party political content.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Request for title Monitoring  

This service is available for use by Licensed companies only.

Status Enquiry for Film Submission  

Enquiry on the status of an application that has been submitted to IMDA. Applicant may use the In-Receipt Number, Title or Submission Date for enquiry and payment.

User Guide User Guide  0.8MB

Submission Of Titles To Obtain An Indicative Rating (SA)  

Submission of unfinished product to obtain an indicative rating for distribution or public exhibition, such as Screeners.

User Guide User Guide  471.0KB

Film Classification for Public Exhibition - Non Profit*

*The public exhibition of the film is not intended for the object of deriving a profit

IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films  0.8MB

Click on the above to download the Submission Guidelines.

Submission Of New Titles (NFA)  

Submission of a new title for public exhibition. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  489.1KB

Submission Of Trailers/Promotional Materials (NTA)  

Submission of a new Trailer/Promotional Materials for public exhibition. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Submission Of Repeat Titles With Identical Content (FRT)  

Submission of titles for public exhibition where the content is identical to a version previously classified by IMDA, and with the decision 'Passed Clean with Condition' or with dialect content.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Submission Of Titles For Re-classification (NFR)  

Submission to re-classify titles that have been classified previously by IMDA. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  0.7MB

Submission Of Films With Party Political Content (NFP)  

Submissions of films made by or on behalf of a political party, or containing party political content. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  0.7MB

Status Enquiry on Film Submission  

Enquiry on the status of an application that has been submitted to IMDA. Applicant may use the In-Receipt Number, Title or Submission Date for enquiry and payment.

User Guide User Guide  0.8MB

Submission Of Titles To Obtain An Indicative Rating (NSA)  

Submission of unfinished product to obtain an indicative rating for distribution or public exhibition, such as Screeners. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Film Classification for Distribution - Non Profit*

*The distribution of the film is not intended for the object of deriving a profit

IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films  0.8MB

Click on the above to download the Submission Guidelines.

Submission Of New Titles (NA)  

Submission of a new title for distribution. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Submission Of Repeat Titles With Identical Content (RT)  

Submission of titles for distribution where the content is identical to a version previously classified by IMDA, and with the decision 'Passed Clean with Condition'.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Submission Of Classified Titles With New Extra Features (NEF)  

Submission for titles which comprise a main feature identical to a version already classified by IMDA, and extra features that have not been classified before. IMDA will only classify the extra features. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  0.7MB

Submission Of Titles For Re-classification (NRA)  

Submission to re-classify titles that have been classified previously by IMDA. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  0.7MB

Submission Of Films With Party Political Content (NP)  

Submissions of films made by or on behalf of a political party, or containing party political content. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  0.7MB

Status Enquiry for Film Submission  

Enquiry on the status of an application that has been submitted to IMDA. Applicant may use the In-Receipt Number, Title or Submission Date for enquiry and payment.

User Guide User Guide  0.8MB

Submission Of Titles To Obtain An Indicative Rating (NSA)  

Submission of unfinished product to obtain an indicative rating for distribution or public exhibition, such as Screeners. For non-profit use only.

User Guide User Guide  0.6MB

Registered Content Assessor (RCA) Submissions

IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films IMDA Submission Guidelines For Films  0.8MB

Click on the above to download the Submission Guidelines.

Submission Of Co-classified Films For Distribution (CA)  

Films co-classified by the authorised Registered Content Assessor on behalf of a licensed video company.

User Guide User Guide  3.0MB

Submission Of Co-classified Films For Exhibition (FCA)  

Films co-classified by the authorised Registered Content Assessor on behalf of a film exhibitor/distributor.

User Guide User Guide  1.9MB

Submission Of Co-classified Trailers For Exhibition (TCA)  

Trailers co-classified by the authorised Registered Content Assessor on behalf of a film exhibitor/distributor.

User Guide User Guide  1.7MB

Submission Of Co-classified Product Advertisements For Exhibition (PCA)  

Product advertisements co-classified by the authorised Registered Content Assessor on behalf of an approved company.

User Guide User Guide  1.7MB

Submission Search  

View list of registered content assessors  

Content Assessor profile Edit/Update  

Register/Renew Content Assessors  

Registered Content Assessors Enquiry  

Video Game Classification

IMDA Submission Guidelines for Video Games IMDA Submission Guidelines for Video Games  0.7MB

Click on the above to download the Submission Guidelines.

Advisory on Remote Games of Chance under the Gambling Control Act (2022) Advisory on Remote Games of Chance under the Gambling Control Act (2022)  479.5KB

Please ensure that the game does not contain any element that breaches the Gambling Control Act. Click on the above to download the Advisory.

Submission of New Video Games (GA)  

Submission of a new video game.

User Guide User Guide  3.0MB

Status Enquiry On Video Game Submission  

Enquiry on the status of an application that has been submitted to IMDA. Applicant may use the In-Receipt Number for enquiry and payment.

User Guide User Guide  3.0MB

Declaration for Interactive Software  

Declaration for interactive software (i.e. arcade video game machines and educational software with game elements). The content should conform to IMDA's guidelines which can be referred to during the application.

User Guide User Guide  1.0MB

Status Enquiry on Declaration of Interactive Software  

To check the status of your declaration, you will need to have the Declaration Reference Number ready.

Search For Game Ratings  

Search for the rating of video game titles that have been classified by IMDA.

Publication Submission


For Publications, you can submit your application in IRIS now. Find out the status of the application in your dashboard anytime, anywhere.

Click here to submit your application and share with us your feedback on IRIS.

Submission of Publication  

Status Enquiry on Publication Submission  

Withdraw Submission  

Update Contact Details  

Arts Entertainment Licence


For Arts Entertainment Licence application, you can submit your application on GoBusiness portal.
Click here to submit your application.

Find out the status of the application in your dashboard anytime, anywhere at IRIS

Apply for Licence  

To carry out any form of public entertainment concerning the arts, viz. plays, variety shows, musical performances, dance performances, exhibitions, variety shows and pop/rock concerts

View Licence Status/Download Licence  

To check on the status of your licence or download a copy of your licence and conditions. If you are an authorised personnel, you would need to have the Application Number or Case ID ready

Update Changes to Application Details  

To update changes to the application details (e.g. date, venue, performer's particulars). If the request for change is made before the event date applied for, a fresh application will not be required.

Update Information for Incomplete Application  

To provide information required by IMDA for incomplete applications

Film Distribution / Exhibition Licence

Apply for Licence  

To apply for new film distribution / exhibition licence or temporary licence for companies without a permanent licence.

Update Changes to Licence Particulars  

To update changes in licensee or organisation particulars including operating address and authorised person.

Renew Licence  

Terminate Licence  

To terminate your film distribution / exhibition licence if you have ceased business or no longer exhibit restricted films.

Download Licence Letters - Approval, Issuance, Licence Certificate, Annex A, Statement of Account  

To Download Licence Letters

Enquiry on Unclaimed Security Deposits for Film Distribution & Exhibition Licence  

To enquire on Unclaimed Security Deposits for Film Distribution & Exhibition Licence

Newspaper Permit

Apply for Licence  

To publish or print a local periodical; selling or distributing a Malaysian periodical; and selling or distributing an offshore newspaper (300 copies or more).

View Licence Status / Details  

If you are an authorised personnel of the applicant, you would need to have the File Reference Number and Applicant's ID Number ready.

Update Changes to Publishers Particulars  

To update changes in publisher particulars.

Update Change of Printer  

To update changes in printer particulars.

Renew Licence  

Terminate Licence  

To terminate your Newspaper Permit if you have ceased to print or publish the newspaper.

Newspaper Register Search  

The Newspaper Register provides information on publishers, applications for permits and permits granted under section 21 (local publications only) of the Newspaper and Printing Press Act. Charges are $1 for viewing and $2 for a printed copy of the application/permit.

Other Application Forms  

Other Application Form

Printing Press Licence

Apply for Licence  

To operate a press in Singapore to print documents such as pamphlets, maps, charts, newspapers and magazines but not invoices, name cards, letter heads, etc.

View Licence Status / Details  

If you are an authorised personnel of the applicant, you would need to have the File Reference Number and Applicant's ID Number ready.

Update Changes to Licence Particulars  

To update changes in your residential address, contact numbers or number of printing presses after a Printing Press Licence is issued.

Renew Licence  

Terminate Licence  

To terminate your Printing Press Licence if you no longer operate a press to print documents anymore.

Internet Service Provider Class Licence

Registration of Licence  

To provide internet access to services to all or part of the public (includes any single building, institution, residential or commercial complex but does not include provision to a person's own employees for use within the person's film or corporation.

Update Changes to Registration Particulars  

To update changes in organisation, contact person or authorised personnel particulars.

Renew Registration  

Renew Registration

Terminate Registration  

To terminate your Class Licence registration if you have ceased business or no longer provide internet access services.

TV Receive-Only Licence (TVRO)

Apply for Licence  

To install and/or operate a TVRO system to receive time sensitive information for their business needs. (for approved organisations only).

Update Changes to Licence Particulars  

To update changes in organisation or contact person particulars, TVRO system technical details, Satellite TV channel/programmes or TV output point(s).

Renew Licence  

Terminate Licence  

To terminate your TVRO System Licence if you have ceased your downlinking operations.

Subscription International Television Service Licence

Apply for Licence  

To maintain and operate an international TV broadcasting service for the purpose of transmitting programmes to other countries through the lease of transponder(s) on satellites, or fibre, or both.

Update Changes to Licence Particulars  

To update changes in organisation or contact person particulars or service and transmission information.

Renew Licence  

Terminate Licence  

To terminate your Subscription International Television Service Licence if you have ceased your uplinking operations from Singapore.

Other Class Licensable Broadcasting Services

Registration for Audiotext Services Registration for Audiotext Services  304.9KB

Registration for Audiotext Services

Registration for Internet Content Providers - Political Parties Registered in Singapore Registration for Internet Content Providers - Political Parties Registered in Singapore  0.6MB

Registration for Internet Content Providers - Political Parties Registered in Singapore

Registration for Internet Content Providers - Political or Religious Content Registration for Internet Content Providers - Political or Religious Content  389.4KB

Registration for Internet Content Providers - Political or Religious Content

Registration for Internet Content Providers - Corporations Providing Political Content Registration for Internet Content Providers - Corporations Providing Political Content  0.9MB

Registration for Internet Content Providers - Corporations Providing Political Content

Registration for Internet Content Providers - Subscription Online Newspaper Registration for Internet Content Providers - Subscription Online Newspaper  323.4KB

Registration for Internet Content Providers - Subscription Online Newspaper

Niche Television Service Licence

Apply for Licence, Update, Renew & Terminate  

TV (Residential) & Vehicle Radio Licence

Enquiry on Unclaimed Refund for Radio & TV Licence  

To enquire on Unclaimed Refund for Radio & TV Licence