The Singaporean government has issued new public health control measures for international travelers arriving from September 22, 2021, 2359h.
- Pass holders born in 2018 or before are required to take the COVID-19 tests listed below. For more details please refer to https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/wphl/shn-and-swab-summary
- In addition, all pass holders must obtain entry approval to enter Singapore. For more details please refer to https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/how-to-bring-pass-holders-into-singapore or contact EIG for further consultation.
| Category | Countries/Regions that traveler had spent last 21 consecutive days in before entering Singapore | All Other Pass Holders |
| Category I | Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China, Taiwan | Take on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test at the Singapore checkpoint. |
| Proceed to and self-isolate in suitable accommodation until they get a negative test result | ||
| Category II | Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Poland, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia | Take a COVID-19 PCR test within 48 hours before departure and obtain a copy of the COVID-19 PCR test report |
| Take on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test at the Singapore checkpoint. | ||
| Serve a 7-day SHN in Suitable accommodation. | ||
| Take a COVID-19 PCR test on Day 7 of SHN. | ||
| Category III | Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland | Must be fully vaccinated before arrival. |
| Take a COVID-19 PCR test within 48 hours before departure | ||
| Take on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test at the Singapore checkpoint. | ||
| Serve a 14-day SHN at: | ||
| SHN dedicated facility (SDF) where the pass holder will (a) self-administer Antigen Rapid Tests on Days 3, 7, and 11 of arrival and (b) take a COVID-19 PCR test on Day 14 of SHN. | ||
| (Only for pass holders who were vaccinated overseas) | ||
| Take a serology test at a Public Health Preparedness Clinic to confirm their vaccination status within 14 days of completing SHN. | ||
| Category IV | All other countries/regions excluding Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka | Must be fully vaccinated before arrival. |
| Take a COVID-19 PCR test within 48 hours before departure and obtain a copy of the COVID-19 PCR test report | ||
| Take on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test at the Singapore checkpoint. | ||
| Serve a 14-day SHN at an SHN dedicated facility (SDF) and: | ||
| Self-administer Antigen Rapid Tests on Days 3, 7, and 11 of arrival; and Take a COVID-19 PCR test on Day 14 of SHN. | ||
| (Only for pass holders who were vaccinated overseas) | ||
| Take a serology test at a Public Health Preparedness Clinic to confirm their vaccination status within 14 days of completing SHN. | ||
| Note for travelers with a travel history to any of the countries/regions in the exclusion list: Disallowed from entry, including travelers who have received prior entry approvals. | ||
Erickson Insights
Singapore has maintained strict travel restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 and has also had a successful vaccination campaign reaching nearly 80% of the population.
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