NDP 2009 Ticket Applications Open 16 May

Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents can start applying for this year's National Day Parade (NDP) tickets from May 16 onwards right through to May 25. Various application methods are available: Telephone, SMS, SAM or AXS stations and via the NDP website (www.ndp.org.sg).

Applicants can choose to apply for tickets to the Preview on Aug 1 or the actual parade on Aug 9 itself. Up to two, four or six tickets are available for application, with chances of obtaining two tickets higher than that of four or six.

There is no limit to the number of applications per NRIC holder and the latest application must be received on May 27. Once applications close, tickets will be allocated through an electronic ballot system and successful applicants will be notified by phone from June 9 to June 18.


Here's how to apply for NDP '09 tickets:

Via SMS
Step 1: Go to "Write/Create Message" under Message function.
Step 2: Key in "NDP" and send it to 8348 2680.
Step 3: A SMS message will be sent to you shortly. Key in your full NRIC and send.
Step 4: Key in either PARADE or PREVIEW and send.
Step 5: Choose 2, 4 or 6 tickets by entering the number and send.
Step 6: State your citizenship by keying in either SG for Singaporeans or PR for Permanent Residents and send.
Step 7: A final confirmation SMS reply with all the details previously entered during the application process will be sent to you. You have come to the end of the SMS application process.

*Local SMS rates apply.
*Internet messaging will not be applicable.

Via Telephone
Step 1: Dial 1900-1124418 for NDP Preview on 1 Aug 09 / Dial 1900-1124498 for NDP on 9 Aug 09
Step 2: Select language:
- For English, press 1
- For Mandarin, press 2
- For Malay, press 3
- For Tamil, press 4
Step 3: When prompted:
- For 2 tickets, press 2 followed by # key
- For 4 tickets, press 4 followed by # key
- For 6 tickets, press 6 followed by # key
Step 4: When prompted, key in your seven-digit NRIC number.
- If your NRIC starts with "S", press 1
- If your NRIC starts with "T", press 2
Step 5: When prompted, indicate whether you are a Singapore Citizen or a Singapore Permanent Resident.
- If you are a Singapore Citizen, press 1 followed by the # key
- If you are a Singapore Permanent Resident, press 2 followed by the # key
Step 6: You will be prompted to key in your local contact number.
Step 7: The caller will hear a confirmation of the application at the end of the telephone application process.

* Each telephone application is subjected to a $0.20 administration charge.

Via the NDP website, AXS or SAM machines
Step 1: Log on to NDP website (www.ndp.org.sg) or any SAM and AXS stations. The location of SAM, AXS stations can be found on www.axs.com.sg and www.singpost.com.sg respectively.
Step 2: If you are making applications via the NDP website, click on the ticket application category and fill in all the fields as prompted on the screen. If you are making applications via the AXS/ SAM machines, select the ticketing icon and fill in all the fields as prompted on the screen.
Step 3: Submit the application form.

For any enquiries or feedback, visit the NDP website or call the NDP phone line at 64104015 or 64104056. Phone lines are opened from Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm.