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Taiwanese influencer refused entry into S'pore, ICA says entry is 'neither a right nor automatic'
"Each visitor's entry is considered on its own merits," a spokesperson said.
February 07, 2026, 11:29 AM
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has issued a statement after online reports surfaced about a Taiwanese traveller who said she was refused entry into Singapore.
The case, which was circulated widely on social media, involves Fang Qi Yuan, known online as “Sprite” and “Queen of Eroticism”.
Fang claimed that when she tried to enter Singapore, her mobile phone, which contained suggestive photos taken for her OnlyFans work, was confiscated by airport personnel.
She was sent back to Taiwan, but was not told the exact reason for the refusal of entry, she said.
ICA aware of online reports
In its Feb. 7 response, ICA said it is aware of reports concerning Fang’s denial of entry in September 2025.
Fang arrived in Singapore on Sep. 29, 2025 and was referred for further checks during immigration clearance.
These checks included an interview as well as inspections of her belongings.
Following the assessment, ICA officers determined that she was ineligible for a visit pass, and she was subsequently refused entry.
Entry into Singapore “neither a right nor automatic”
ICA reiterated that entry into Singapore is "neither a right nor automatic" for foreign visitors.
"Each visitor's entry is considered on its own merits," a spokesperson said.
They added that each traveller is assessed individually and determined by officers at the checkpoints upon arrival.
Visitors must meet Singapore’s entry requirements, and may also be subjected to additional interviews or checks before being allowed into the country.
Psychological impact
Fang said that she used to travel frequently to Singapore when she was dating a Singaporean boyfriend.
This time, she was there at a friend's invitation to watch the Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix, she said.
After the incident, her ex-boyfriend reportedly helped her seek answers via a lawyer, but to no avail.
According to Fang, the incident left her deeply distressed, resulting in nightmares, sleeplessness, and other stress-related physical symptoms.
As an OnlyFans creator, she said it was reasonable for her to have such photos of herself on her phone.
In a subsequent Facebook post, she clarified that she was not involved in any illegal activities, and did not intentionally hide the contents of her phone.
