Lost IC, How long for the replacement?

[ntuc]

I have a friend just lost his IC. Anyone knows how long it takes for the replacement IC to be ready if say monday go and make a replacement? 1 month? I heard they try to make life difficult for u so next time you take care of it. is it?

[desray]

About 2 weeks time...your friend will be notified by ICA via snail mail.