TAIWANESE INFLUENCER DENIED ENTRY INTO SINGAPORE AMID SOCIAL MEDIA CONTROVERSY
Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has addressed online claims surrounding a Taiwanese influencer who alleged she was refused entry into the country, reiterating that admission into Singapore is never guaranteed for foreign visitors. The case gained traction on social media after the traveller shared her experience publicly, prompting questions about border control procedures and visitor eligibility.
The individual involved is Fang Qi Yuan, a Taiwanese online personality better known by her aliases “Sprite” and “Queen of Eroticism”. According to her account, she arrived in Singapore expecting a short visit but was instead stopped during immigration clearance. She claimed airport officers inspected her mobile phone, which contained suggestive images linked to her work as an OnlyFans content creator, before denying her entry and sending her back to Taiwan.
Fang further alleged that she was not given a clear explanation for the decision, a point that fuelled online debate and speculation. Her story spread quickly across regional platforms, drawing attention to Singapore’s strict immigration checks and sparking discussions about digital privacy, influencer culture and border security.
SINGAPORE ICA RESPONDS TO ONLINE CLAIMS
In response to the widespread attention, ICA confirmed it was aware of reports related to Fang’s denied entry. The authority stated that the incident took place in September 2025, when Fang arrived in Singapore and was referred for further checks as part of routine immigration procedures.
According to ICA, these checks included interviews and inspections of personal belongings, which are conducted when officers deem it necessary. Following an assessment, immigration officers concluded that Fang did not meet the requirements for a visit pass, leading to her refusal of entry. ICA did not disclose specific reasons, citing standard operational practice.
The authority emphasised that entry into Singapore is “neither a right nor automatic”. Each traveller is assessed on a case-by-case basis, with final decisions made by officers at the checkpoints. Visitors must satisfy all entry conditions and may be subjected to additional screening, regardless of their nationality or prior travel history.
PERSONAL IMPACT AND PUBLIC REACTION
Fang later shared that she had previously travelled frequently to Singapore while in a relationship with a Singaporean partner. On this occasion, she said she had planned to attend the Formula 1 Grand Prix after receiving an invitation from a friend. Following the incident, she claimed her former boyfriend sought clarification through legal channels, but no further explanation was provided.
She also described experiencing emotional distress after being denied entry, including sleep disruption and stress-related symptoms. As a content creator, Fang argued that having provocative images on her personal device was reasonable given the nature of her work, adding that she was not engaged in any illegal activity.
In a subsequent social media post, she clarified that she did not deliberately conceal the contents of her phone and stressed that her refusal of entry should not be interpreted as a criminal matter. The incident has since reignited conversations about Singapore travel requirements, immigration law, and the discretionary powers held by border authorities, particularly as international travel resumes at full pace.