Singapore has announced a dramatic relaxation in its travel restrictions, allowing all fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country without pre-departure testing or quarantine. This move is a result of the country’s successful efforts to control the Covid-19 situation. As of next week, cross-border travel restrictions will be eased substantially as the situation comes under control.
From 1 April 2022, all fully vaccinated travellers from any country or region will be allowed to enter Singapore, quarantine-free, provided they have not been in the country. Singapore will significantly relax COVID-19 safety measures but will also continue to take a “measured approach” to opening up. The country will gradually reopen its borders with safeguards in place to allow Singaporeans to conduct essential activities abroad and for foreigners to enter and transit through the country.
Singapore has announced the reopening of its borders to travelers from eight more countries, allowing fully vaccinated individuals to enter without the need for entry approvals. Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) applications for these countries will open on 13 March 2022 at 1000 hours (Singapore time).
Singapore is open to all fully vaccinated travelers without quarantine, including non-fully vaccinated individuals. The Land Transport Ministry will launch the new Vaccinated Travel Framework from 1 April. From 13 February, all travelers can enter Singapore with no entry approvals, pre-departure tests, on-arrival tests, quarantine, and COVID-19.
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Can I fly if I have COVID in Singapore?
Infectious disease specialist Leong Hoe Nam recommends that individuals with confirmed or probable cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection delay their flights to minimize the risk of experiencing severe symptoms, such as high fever or vomiting, during the flight. Additionally, he cautions that infected travelers may transmit the virus to fellow passengers and airline personnel, despite the absence of a requirement to disclose one’s status prior to embarking on a flight.
Do I need to be COVID vaccinated to go to Singapore?
Singapore has lifted the requirement for non-fully vaccinated Long-Term Pass Holders (LTPHs) and Short-Term Travelers (STVs) aged 13 and above to apply for entry approval to enter the country. However, LTPHs will still need to fulfill vaccination requirements post-arrival to maintain high vaccination rates. Travelers who test positive for COVID-19 overseas should follow the recovery protocols of the host country and defer their travel plans to Singapore.
They should only resume travel when they test negative and at least 72 hours from the time they first tested positive. Vaccinated persons and children below 12 years old can resume travel on Day 7 if they continue to test positive. Non-fully vaccinated persons aged 12 years and above should resume travel on Day 14 if they continue to test positive.
Is Singapore open to visitors now?
As of February 13, 2023, Singapore will no longer implement any measures related to the prevention and control of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) for travelers, regardless of whether they have received the vaccine or not, or what their traveler profile may be.
What is the threat level in Singapore?
Singapore is confronted with a considerable terrorism threat, although there is no indication of an imminent attack. Should any individual possess information or suspicion regarding terrorist activities, they are encouraged to contact the ISD Counter-Terrorism hotline at 1800-2626-473. This number should be used for reporting any terrorism-related activities or potential radicalization.
Is it safe to go to Singapore right now?
The section entitled “Need help?” has been updated to encompass a range of security-related topics in Singapore. These include the country’s risk level, safety and security measures, entry and exit requirements, health considerations, legal and cultural aspects, natural disasters and climate, and the availability of assistance.
Is a COVID test required to enter Singapore?
It is not mandatory for children below the age of 12 who have not been vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus to undergo a test for the novel coronavirus, regardless of whether they have received the full course of vaccinations.
Do I need vaccinations to travel to Singapore?
Singapore is recommended for COVID-19, hepatitis B, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and tetanus vaccinations by the National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO. The country is a popular tourist destination in Asia, known for its food-savvy culture, blending Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences. Visitors can explore Chinatown or Little India, visit impressive temples, parks, and museums, and visit Night Safari for wild species viewing.
What documents do I need to travel to Singapore?
Singapore requires a valid passport for at least six months beyond the intended stay, and for regional travel, it should be valid for at least six months. Tourist or business visits do not require a visa for up to 90 days. The U. S. Department of State does not have any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to Singapore, but foreign workers must undergo a medical screening for HIV/AIDS, and a positive test will result in their application being rejected.
Do I need vaccinations to go to Singapore?
Singapore is recommended for COVID-19, hepatitis B, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and tetanus vaccinations by the National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO. The country is a popular tourist destination in Asia, known for its food-savvy culture, blending Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences. Visitors can explore Chinatown or Little India, visit impressive temples, parks, and museums, and visit Night Safari for wild species viewing.
How long is the lockdown in Singapore?
The Singapore government implemented restrictions on gatherings of more than five people due to new Variants of Concern (Delta and Omicron) from 8 May 2021 to 29 March 2022. Two separate lockdowns were conducted from 16 May to 13 June 2021 and 23 July to 9 August 2021. However, between 14 June and 23 July 2021, the government only allowed a reopening similar to Phase 1 of June 2020. The reopening plan was later changed to only allow vaccinated individuals to use certain services from August 2021.
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines were approved for use in Singapore in December 2020 and February 2021 respectively. A successful mass vaccination campaign achieved a high vaccination rate. However, high-profile individuals, such as Phoon Chiu Yoke, refused to comply with the circuit breaker regulations throughout 2021.
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Singapore needs to protect Singaporeans by reinstating PCR tests and quarantine for people coming in from China. Please do not kowtow to the Chinese political pressure and money greed at the expense of Singaporeans. To be fair, start reporting cases again to bring awareness to heighten precautions. Influx of tourists is going to be bad for Singaporeans as it will drive up inflation further. I am also predicting that there will be Chinese tourists absconding from their tours or refuse to return to China using all possible ways to escape China at the moment….
The Government should not look at the Chinese tourist dollars as the infection numbers/deaths coming out of China is so doubtful. Instead Government should heightened its surveillance & put extra measures on testing requirements for inbound travelers from China just like other concerned countries. It’s best to be safe than sorry.
China’s no barriers opening up when it have unmanageable Covid cases is not ethical to all other countries. Hope MMF, HSA, MOH, & ICA should immediately roll out ART tests upon arrival & at least 3 days quarantine complete with daily ART tests for passengers arriving from China. As for passengers from other counties, they should be ART tested upon arrival and on 3rd & 5th day of arrival. Also institute ART test between 6 – 12 hours before departure flight time.
🙏As travel resumes, try to bring along some hand sanitizers or disinfectants in your checked baggage when you’re travelling overseas. Try to ensure that the weight does not exceed 0.5 litres or 0.5 kg per article and 2 litres or 2 kg in total. For cabin baggage, the usual 100ml limit for liquids will apply. Try to practice good personal hygiene. Try to sanitise your hands regularly when you cannot wash them with soap. Try to disinfect your WC toilet seats before use. There are options like water-based pocket-size hand sanitizers, disinfectant spray guns, and antibacterial dishwashing liquids. ECOSAM supports low-wage families and sponsors NDP 2022. Take care and thank you all.🙏
Even if there is a new sub variant of China origin, it will still be a weaker virus. Given high vaccination rate and well over 3 million local infections to-date, Singapore will be ok. Actually ditto everywhere else. We used to make health declaration when traveling stating if we have been to an (say malaria) infected area, this now makes no sense since everywhere is infected including where one is traveling to.