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Advisory on COVID-19 for Travellers and Tourism Businesses

13 February 2023

General Advisory for Travellers

1. Singapore is open to all travellers without quarantine. This includes non-fully vaccinated travellers. Covid-19 pre-departure tests are not required. More details are available  here. 2. Depending on the destination you are travelling from, mask-wearing aboard flights and ferries to Singapore may be required. Travellers are advised to check with the respective transport operator on the mask-wearing requirement prior to their trip.

3. Singapore has stepped down all COVID-19 measures and mask wearing is not required except in healthcare settings. However, do practise good personal hygiene and wear a mask if you are unwell.

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• Improve visitor satisfaction (especially foreign visitors)
• Increase footfall
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• Significant branding and PR value

Is the project able to attract foreign visitors and contribute to foreign visitors' spend?

Who will be the main target audience of your project, is your project innovative and/or a new event in singapore with tourism potential, what best describes your project, does the event have proven track records in singapore or overseas, and/or growth in tourism value such as growing foreign visitorship, and/or enhancement of precinct vibrancy etc, does the project have a clear tourism focus (e.g. tourism-related trainings, tourism companies taking on capability development initiatives or technology companies creating technology products and services for the tourism businesses), what best describes your market feasibility study project.

Based on your selection, the following STB grant/s may be applicable for your project:

Please note that projects that have commenced prior to Singapore Tourism Board's offer may not be eligible for grant support. Examples where projects are deemed as having commenced include:

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Please refer to the  MOH COVID-19 website  for updates on the latest COVID-19 Measures. 

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While planning your travel routes, you may wish to refer to the  International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Centre website  or the  MFA Travel Information pages  for more travel information related to the destinations. 

Information for Incoming and Outgoing Travellers

 All COVID-19 related border measures  have been lifted  from 13 February 2023.

Please visit the  Immigration & Checkpoints Authority website  for current requirements for entry to and departure from Singapore. Information on the SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration can be found  here . 

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Travel to and from Singapore without quarantine: How the new Vaccinated Travel Lane works

SINGAPORE - Under the new Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) from Sept 8, fully vaccinated passengers to and from Singapore can travel without quarantine, provided they undergo several Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.

These were among new measures announced by the multi-ministry task force tackling the pandemic on Thursday (Aug 19) as Singapore reopens its borders.

For a start, the VTL will be introduced for travel to Germany and Brunei from Sept 8. Fully vaccinated travellers from the two countries can also use the VTL.

A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after he or she has received the full regimen of Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty, Moderna or other vaccines on the World Health Organisation's Emergency Use Listing.

When travelling to Singapore, these passengers must book a VTL flight, which will admit only fully vaccinated passengers.

Currently, the airlines that will offer VTL flights are Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa and Royal Brunei Airlines.

Applications for the VTL open on Sept 1.

Looser restrictions for those travelling from Hong Kong and Macau were also announced.

1. S'pore citizens and PRs travelling to/from Germany and Brunei under VTL

Singaporeans and permanent residents (PRs) travelling to Germany and Brunei can book any available flight, but they will need to return on a designated VTL flight.

Singapore residents can now travel to Germany without having to serve quarantine for all purposes of travel, including leisure. Travellers to Brunei are still subject to Covid-19 measures there if they do not fall under the reciprocal green lane.

During their stay, VTL travellers have to follow local government public health measures. They will also need to have remained in the country of visitation or Singapore for 21 consecutive days before departure.

Before returning to Singapore, they have to take a Covid-19 PCR test within 48 hours before departure. Travellers also need to register and pre-pay for the PCR test taken on-arrival in Singapore.

Singapore citizens and PRs vaccinated in Singapore can show their vaccination status on the HealthHub app to the airline at check-in before departure for Singapore.

Those not vaccinated in Singapore can present proof of their vaccination taken in their country of departure to the airline at check-in and to Singapore immigration authorities on arrival at Changi Airport.

At check-in in Germany or Brunei, they will also need to present their passport, a print or digital vaccination certificate as well as a negative Covid-19 PCR test report.

On arrival in Singapore, travellers must take a PCR test at the airport.

They will have to proceed immediately to declared self-isolation accommodation via private transport such as taxis and private-hire cars. These include hotels or places of residences with an en-suite toilet and bathroom.

These travellers will not be allowed to take public buses and trains.

They should remain isolated until obtaining a negative result from their on-arrival Covid-19 PCR test.

They must also make an appointment, pay for and take a Covid-19 PCR test on day three and day seven from their arrival at designated clinics.

READ FULL STORY: Fully vaccinated travellers can travel to Germany and back without serving SHN from Sept 8

2. Short-term visitors and long-term visit pass holders travelling to/from Singapore and Germany, Brunei under VTL

Before visiting Singapore, travellers will need to apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass on the SafeTravel portal between seven and 30 days in advance.

All travellers must have remained in Germany and Brunei for the last 21 consecutive days.

During the application phase, they will also need to pre-pay for their Covid-19 PCR tests to be taken on day three and day seven after arrival.

Upon successfully applying for the vaccinated travel pass, travellers can book a VTL flight to Singapore on the participating airlines.

They will need to take a Covid-19 PCR test within 48 hours before departure and register as well as pre-pay for their on-arrival PCR test. Travellers must also submit a SG Arrival Card.

Short-term visitors are advised to obtain a visa only after receiving their VTP approval and before departing for Singapore.

Before travelling, they must also purchase travel insurance, with a minimum coverage of $30,000 for Covid-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs.

Short-term visit pass holders will be required to download the TraceTogether app.

On arrival, after taking the Covid-19 PCR test at the airport, they have to proceed immediately to declared self-isolation accommodation via private transport such as taxis and private-hire cars. These include hotels or places of residences with an en-suite toilet and bathroom.

Short-term visit pass holders will need to activate their TraceTogether app immediately after clearing immigration.

Before testing negative for their on-arrival test, they will need to remain isolated.

Meanwhile, they can make an appointment for PCR tests on day three and day seven at designated clinics.

After departing Singapore, travellers will need to retain TraceTogether app data for 21 days. They will also need to upload the app's data if requested by Singapore's Ministry of Health.

3. All inbound travellers from Hong Kong and Macau

From 11.59pm on Friday, Singapore citizens, PRs and long-term pass holders who spent the last 21 consecutive days in Hong Kong and Macau do not need to serve a seven-day stay-home notice (SHN) if they test negative for a Covid-19 PCR test on arrival in Singapore.

Short-term visitors with travel history to these regions in the last 21 consecutive days before their departure for Singapore can now apply for an Air Travel Pass on the SafeTravel portal for entry into Singapore on or after Aug 26.

They will also be allowed to skip SHN and go about their activities if they test negative for their on-arrival PCR test.

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Health Advisory for Travellers

HEALTH ADVISORY FOR TRAVELLERS TO COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY MPOX CLADE I Since 2023, there has been an increase in the number of mpox Clade I cases reported by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). From July 2024, other countries in the African region, including those where historically mpox Clade I was not endemic, have also reported mpox cases and outbreaks. While there is cross-border spread of mpox Clade I in parts of Central and East Africa, the Clade I outbreak has thus far largely remained within the African continent. Globally, there have been two mpox Clade I cases detected outside of Africa, of which one was detected in Sweden and one was detected in Thailand. Both cases had prior travel history to an affected country in Africa.

On 14 August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the ongoing mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This follows the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security on 13 Aug 2024.

Mpox Clade I has been known to cause more severe disease than the mpox Clade II virus which caused the multi-country outbreak of mpox between 2022 and 2023.

Travellers to affected countries are advised to adopt precautionary measures against mpox. Returning travellers should seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms (e.g. fever or rash) within 21 days of their return. They should inform their doctor of their recent travel and exposure history.

For more information, please refer to MOH webpage  on mpox.

HEALTH ADVISORY FOR ALL TRAVELLERS

The Ministry of Health would also like to advise all travellers visiting any country to be vigilant and to adopt the following precautions, where relevant.

Before trip:

• Visit your doctor four to six weeks before your trip for a travel health risk assessment, including advice on vaccinations 1 required or prophylaxis recommended prior to travel.
• Please take note of our yellow fever vaccination requirement to enter Singapore if you will be travelling to a country at risk for yellow fever. Refer to the following link for more details https://www.moh.gov.sg/diseases-updates/yellow-fever .
• Keep up-to-date with the recommended vaccinations and boosters in the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) or National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS).
• Check and be aware of the health situation and entry requirements for your destination country. Some countries may require proof of vaccination for diseases such as yellow fever, meningococcal etc., before you are allowed entry.

During trip:

• Observe and practise good personal hygiene at all times.
• Wash your hands regularly with soap, especially before handling food or eating, after going to the toilet, or when hands are dirty from coughing or sneezing. If water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid close contact and sharing common items with persons who are unwell or have symptoms of infectious diseases.
• Cover your mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and dispose the soiled tissue into the bin immediately. Avoid touching your face, including eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands after coughing or sneezing.
• Eat food that have been fully cooked and wash fruits and vegetables before eating them. Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat and seafood, milk/milk products, and food prepared in unhygienic conditions.
• Drink boiled water or water from sealed bottles.
• Protect yourself from insect bites by using effective insect repellent (e.g. those containing DEET, Picaridin or IR3535 as the active ingredient), wearing long-sleeved clothes and long pants outdoors, and sleeping in an air-conditioned or insect-screened room, or under an insecticide-treated bed net.
• Avoid feeding or touching animals, especially stray or wild animals.
• Avoid high-risk sexual activities such as having multiple sex partners or engaging in casual sex.

After trip:

• Wear a mask and seek medical attention promptly if you become unwell or develop respiratory symptoms such as cough or runny nose, and inform the doctor of your travel or exposure history.

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Complete guide to Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF)

Singapore has made the biggest step to ease border restrictions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an end to its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) programme on 1st April 2022, in favour of a new Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) scheme, under which fully vaccinated travellers arriving from any country are now eligible to enter quarantine-free.

All fully vaccinated travellers and children aged 12 and under entering Singapore from 1st April 2022 are now able to travel quarantine-free via any flight from any part of the world under the scheme, as the country re-calibrates travel requirements based predominantly on a traveller’s’ COVID-19 vaccination status, rather than their travel history.

Singapore Vaccinated Travel Framework Key Points

• Fully vaccinated travellers can travel to Singapore from any country without serving quarantine or an SHN period
• No more VTL flights – arrive on any flight , operated by any airline
• No more Vaccinated Travel Pass for short-term visitors
• No more pre-departure test [from 26 April 2022]
• No more on-arrival test in Singapore

  VTF Process (ICA)

Here’s what you need to know about how the travel process has changed for air travellers, now that the VTL is a thing of the the past and the (far simpler) VTF is in force.

What’s changed?

Before we get into the details, here’s a summary of the eligibility and process changes for quarantine-free arrivals, reflecting Singapore’s transition from the VTL to the VTF.

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Eligibility.

To be eligible to travel to Singapore quarantine-free under the VTF, air passengers must be:

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19; or
• Aged 12 and below (i.e. born in or after 2010, for arrivals in 2022) and not fully vaccinated

Fully vaccinated definition

In order to be considered fully vaccinated for entry into Singapore under the VTF, you must meet one the following conditions at least two weeks before arrival:

• Received the full regimen of WHO EUL Vaccines (see below) and meet the minimum dose interval period; or
• If you contracted COVID-19 before being vaccinated, you must have received at least one dose of any WHO EUL Vaccine (see below)  at least 28 days from your first diagnosis  of a COVID-19 infection. You must produce acceptable proof of your first positive COVID-19 diagnosis in this case.

Approved Vaccines

A booster dose is not required to be considered fully vaccinated for the purposes of entering Singapore via the VTF.

Proof of vaccination is preferably via digitally-verifiable means (QR code) for faster arrival processing, but unlike the VTL requirements, non-digital (paper-based) certificates are also accepted under the VTF.

See here for full details.

Visa requirements

If your passport is issued in one of these 36 countries, you will need a visa to travel to and enter Singapore.

• Afghanistan
• North Korea
• Saudi Arabia
• South Sudan
• Turkmenistan

Remember, the SG Arrival Card (SGAC), which must be completed by all passengers, is not a visa.

Further information on obtaining an entry visa is available at the ICA website .

Additional approvals

If you are a non-Malaysian Work Permit In-principle Approval holder employed in the Construction, Marine shipyard and Process Sector (CMP worker), you will need to apply for Entry Approval from the Ministry of Manpower  at least 3 working days  before your intended date of departure.

If you are travelling from a country in Africa or South America that is endemic for Yellow Fever, you are also required to produce a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate for entry into Singapore. Further details, including a list of affected countries, is available here .

Eligible countries

All countries and regions around the world are currently in Singapore’s General Travel category, meaning there are no travel history requirements for VTF travellers.

This is a welcome change from the VTL scheme, which had specific travel history requirements.

Designated flights

Under the VTL, travellers had to enter Singapore on designated VTL flights approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.

This was arguably one of the most complex elements of the scheme, leading to our full list of these services recording over 427,000 views in the five months since we launched the page.

While we are happy this resource was so valuable to so many readers from all around the world, we’re also very happy to confirm that the designated VTL flight concept has been completely done away with in the new VTF scheme.

Travellers can now arrive in Singapore on any flight, with any routing, from or via any country, on any airline and still enjoy the quarantine-free arrival process, under the VTF from 1st April 2022.

This opens up exciting new options including:

• Any flight on a Middle East carrier, adding Gulf Air services from Bahrain and all Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad flights, which had some quarantine-free VTL options but not every day of the week.
• Transits from the USA via Japan on JAL and ANA.
• Transits from Europe and the USA on all Turkish Airlines flights via Istanbul (only Sunday flights had the VTL tick)
• Quarantine-free flights from non-VTL countries already open to tourists, like Singapore Airlines services from Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Additionally, this will hopefully encourage more airlines to restore services to Changi, like Air Mauritius, Ethiopian Airlines and LOT Polish, increasing options and reducing costs for travellers on transit itineraries.

Incumbent Singapore-based carriers may also reopen some non-VTL routes after 1st April 2022, like Scoot to Lombok and Jetstar to Medan and Surabaya. Let’s hope for some announcements like that soon.

Fully vaccinated travellers arriving in Singapore under the VTF scheme from 1st April 2022 will still require a pre-departure COVID-19 test (until 26th April 2022 ) , but the self-swab ART on-arrival test within 24 hours of clearing immigration has thankfully been removed.

This also cancels any on-arrival self-isolation requirement, leaving you free to roam and enjoy your trip or simply get on with everyday life as a returning resident immediately, like in pre-COVID times.

The pre-departure test (PDT) requirement is:

• A negative clinic PCR test; or
• A professionally administered (clinic) ART test

Within two calendar days of departure (e.g. if your flight departs for Singapore at 11.55pm on Wednesday, you can take the test anytime on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday).

Additionally, Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-Term Pass Holders or Work Pass Holders physically present in an approved overseas country can also take:

• A video ART test supervised by an approved telemedicine provider in Singapore.

This service is now valid for those arriving from all countries , having originally been restricted to those physically present in selected locations.

We have a rundown of the cheapest video ART test providers offering this service, starting at S$12, here .

PDT removed from 26 April

The next major step for the VTF will be the removal of the pre-departure testing requirement, which will come into effect on 26th April 2022.

That will be a fantastic step for travellers, removing the worry about being stranded overseas due to a positive PDT result, not to mention the inconvenience of arranging a test prior to travel.

Many countries Singapore residents can travel to without quarantine already don’t impose pre-departure testing for fully vaccinated travellers, including all European countries , Cambodia , Canada and Australia .

This means two-way quarantine-free and test-free travel is on the horizon for Singapore residents to and from many countries from 26th April.

Vaccinated-Recovered travellers

If you tested positive for COVID-19 between 7 and 90 days before your date of departure for Singapore, you may qualify as a Vaccinated-Recovered Traveller, which removes the pre-departure test requirement under the VTF process.

The ICA has a handy tool  which allows you to check whether you qualify. Requirements include providing a valid COVID-19 positive test certificate.

For those who contracted COVID-19 in Singapore, any positive test will be reflected in your HealthHub app, which can then be used within the 7-90 day window to enter Singapore without pre-departure testing.

If you qualify for Vaccinated-Recovered Traveller Protocol, you can refer to  this ICA checklist  for full details of the required process.

No more Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP)

Currently, short-term visitors and work permit holders heading to Singapore on the VTL scheme must apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) between 3 and 60 days before their intended date of entry.

Approved VTPs were then valid for 14 days (date of entry plus 13 subsequent days), to accommodate any changes in travel plans.

Good news is that the VTP is being disbanded at the commencement of the VTF scheme on 1st April 2022, and will no longer be a requirement for any arriving passengers.

Upload of overseas vaccination certificates for visitors will be merged into the SG Arrival Card.

Arrival card (SGAC)

All travellers arriving in Singapore must complete the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) , which is a common requirement between the VTL and the new VTF process.

Once the VTF commences on 1st April 2022, the SGAC will be “streamlined”. Travellers will be able to complete it within 72 hours of arrival in Singapore, ideally doing so before departure. The modified SGAC will comprise:

• Personal particulars
• Vaccination status, including the submission of proof of vaccination for those who are vaccinated outside Singapore. Those vaccinated in Singapore do not need to upload their proof of vaccination
• Health declaration

At the latest, the SGAC must be completed on arrival, in order for immigration clearance to be processed.

Unvaccinated children

Children aged 12 or below in the current calendar year (e.g. those born in 2010 or later, for arrivals in 2022) are exempt from the requirement to be fully vaccinated, effectively the same policy applied to the VTL programme since October 2021 .

Under the VTF, however, unvaccinated unaccompanied minors are allowed to travel on flights to Singapore and benefit from quarantine-free arrival.

Unaccompanied minors under 12 are not allowed to travel on VTL flights if they are unvaccinated, so this opens another option for some families who need to travel separately from their children, without quarantine concerns.

Contact tracing app

All VTF travellers must install and activate the  TraceTogether  contact tracing app on their mobile device.

Travellers aged six or below in the arrival calendar year, or those who are unable to use a mobile device, can pick up a  TraceTogether token  after arrival in Singapore.

Arrival health checks

If you are symptomatic on arrival at Changi Airport, you may be directed to take a COVID-19 test, at your own expense.

Each ART administered will cost S$30, while each PCR test will cost S$138.

What about unvaccinated travellers?

If you are aged 13 or over and are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will not qualify for quarantine-free entry under the Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) and will instead need to:

• Obtain an entry approval (except for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Obtain a negative COVID-19 pre-departure test, as outlined for VTF travellers above
• Serve a Stay Home Notice (SHN) for seven full days on arrival in Singapore (e.g. clear immigration on 1st May, SHN period is 1st-8th May inclusive)
• Take a mandatory PCR test before the end of your SHN period, which will be arranged by ICA, costing S$125

Travellers aged 13 and above who hold a long-term pass (e.g. Student’s Pass or Work Pass)  must  complete the full vaccination regimen within two months of arrival, unless they are medically ineligible.

Unvaccinated short-term visitors are generally not allowed to travel to Singapore, though there are exceptions on compassionate grounds.

Full details for unvaccinated travellers can be found here .

What about those arriving from restricted countries?

Singapore’s list of restricted countries is currently empty, with all countries and regions around the world in the ‘General Travel’ category.

The restricted category may be used in future, for example if a new COVID-19 variant of concern emerges in a specific location.

“In the event of a new variant with potentially significant public health risk, we may re-classify significantly affected countries/regions under the Restricted Category with stringent border measures, such as the need for entry approvals for short-term visitors to enter Singapore.” Singapore Ministry of Health

If the list is used in future, travellers with a seven-day travel history including one or more restricted countries will be subject to the following requirements:

• A pre-departure PCR test is mandatory (rather than the VTF traveller requirement comprising either a PCR or ART test)
• An on-arrival PCR test will be conducted
• Seven-day SHN at a dedicated facility will be enforced on arrival in Singapore, at a cost of S$1,015
• A mandatory PCR test before the end of the SHN period, which will be arranged by ICA, at a cost of S$125

Let’s hope this category remains empty and does not need to be used, however in the event that it does come into force one option for travellers will be to clear their seven-day travel history of restricted countries by travelling to a ‘General Travel’ country for at least a week, before flying to Singapore.

What about transit passengers?

Transit passengers who are changing to an onward flight at Changi without clearing arrival immigration or leaving the transit area must be fully vaccinated to travel on designated VTL flights to Singapore, with a valid vaccination certificate in English issued by any country.

With no more designated VTL flights from 1st April 2022, this requirement will cease and transit passengers will no longer be required to show fully vaccinated status to travel on any service to and from Singapore, with a transit at Changi.

“Effective 1st April 2022, transit passengers, regardless of vaccination status, need only meet their final destination requirements.” Singapore Airlines

Transit passengers passing through Changi are already exempt from any pre-departure test requirements, whether travelling on VTL flights or not, unless their final destination country imposes one.

Singapore’s shift to the Vaccinated Travel Framework from 1st April 2022 represents the country’s most significant relaxation of its borders since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, coming only around a month after we confirmed the complex VTL scheme was set to be scrapped .

Both Singapore residents and visitors alike can now take advantage of this simple quarantine-free process, provided they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with no more pesky designated VTL flights to book, travel history requirements or on-arrival testing to contend with.

There is also a removal of the pre-departure test requirement from 26th April, which will simplify the process even further towards an almost completely pre-COVID travel experience, while also removing the worry for Singapore residents about becoming stranded overseas, due to a positive PDT result.

Let us know if you have any questions about the VTF process in the comments section below. Happy (quarantine-free) travelling!

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If i bring my maid to travel with me, will she count as a long term pass holder and fall under the same category just like me who is a singapore citizen? Will she need to do anything special? She is from PH and we plan to go to Manila to visit her family.

Yes she can enter under the same process without approval, provided she is fully vaccinated. 👍🏼

It’s very strange that the telemedicine for pre-departure testing is available only for some countries. Notably, all the Southeast Asia countries (including Malaysia) and Switzerland are not on the list. Do you know why?

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SINGAPORE: Border measures in Singapore will be simplified to facilitate the arrival of travellers who are less likely to become severely ill with COVID-19 and burden the country's healthcare system while they are here. 

"As Singapore’s incidence rate is now comparable with most overseas destinations, imported cases are unlikely to affect the trajectory of local cases," said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (Feb 16). 

Singapore also announced the launch of new vaccinated travel lanes (VTLs) with Hong Kong and other regions on Wednesday. VTL quotas are also set to be restored and progressively increased. 

Here's what you need to know:  

HONG KONG VTL

As a Category I region, travellers from Hong Kong, including those who are unvaccinated, have been able to enter Singapore under a unilateral opening arrangement.

This arrangement will cease at 11.59pm on Feb 24 following MOH's review of the COVID-19 situation there. 

A new one-way VTL will replace it, meaning travellers from Hong Kong will now have to be fully vaccinated to be able to enter Singapore quarantine-free.

Air travel pass (ATP) applications for travel from Hong Kong will close at 11.59pm on Feb 17. 

Travellers with travel history to Hong Kong and who have valid ATPs can enter Singapore until 11.59pm on Feb 24. All ATPs for entry into Singapore from Hong Kong after this time will be rescinded.

Travellers with travel history to Hong Kong will be able to apply for a vaccinated travel pass (VTP) to enter Singapore from 10am on Feb 22 for entry on or after Feb 25.

FIVE MORE VTL COUNTRIES, MORE LINKS TO THAILAND

Previously announced VTLs with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which were deferred amid the emergence of the Omicron variant , will be opened from Feb 25.

Travellers from these countries can apply for VTPs from 10am on Feb 22.

New VTLs with Israel and the Philippines were also announced on Wednesday, with two-way quarantine-free travel between Singapore and these countries to be established on Mar 4.

VTP applications for Israel and the Philippines open at 10am on Mar 1.

The VTL for Thailand will also be extended beyond Bangkok to include flights from all cities in Thailand, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).

"Airlines that plan to operate from more cities from Thailand under the VTL may submit their plans for designated flights to CAAS for approval," the authority said.

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Malaysia land vtl quotas to be reinstated.

In an effort to slow the spread of the Omicron variant, Singapore cut the quota for its land VTL with Malaysia by 50 per cent in December.

This quota will be fully reinstated from Feb 22, the Ministry for Trade and Industry (MTI) said. Sales for additional bus tickets from Feb 22 have commenced.

"As the imported cases are now unlikely to affect the trajectory of local cases, the Ministry of Trade and Industry will be restoring the VTL (Land) quota and streamlining the border measures for VTL (Land)," MTI said.

The streamlined measures are the same as those that apply to air VTLs.

SEA VTL WITH BATAM, BINTAN 

Two-way quarantine-free travel between Singapore and the islands of Batam and Bintan will be possible from Feb 25 when Singapore launches sea VTLs .

Indonesia currently allows travellers from Singapore to travel under its travel bubble to Nongsapura International Ferry Terminal in Batam and Bandar Bintan Telani Ferry Terminal in Bintan, without the need for quarantine.

Under the sea VTL, the usual rules apply - travellers to Singapore must be fully vaccinated and they must have a physical or digital proof of vaccination recognised by Singapore authorities.

Two COVID-19 tests will be required. The first, before departing Batam or Bintan, and the second, upon arrival in Singapore.

FEWER CATEGORIES 

Existing Categories II, III and IV will be combined into a single General Travel category. Fully vaccinated travellers arriving via VTL arrangements can continue to enjoy quarantine-free border measures. 

Travellers from Category I countries or regions, such as Macau, Taiwan and China, can continue to enter Singapore without going through quarantine. Hong Kong, which is currently a Category I, will be reclassified to the General Travel category from Feb 25.

There will also be a new Restricted category for countries or regions with developing COVID-19 situations that may call for stricter border measures to be imposed on arrivals. There are no countries or regions in this category now, said MOH. 

In view of the shorter incubation period of the Omicron variant, the duration for stay-home notices will also be standardised to seven days across all country or region categories. 

This will take effect for travellers arriving in Singapore from 11.59pm on Feb 21.

SIMPLER REQUIREMENTS FOR VTL TRAVELLERS

From 11.59pm on Feb 21, the enhanced seven-day testing regime for VTL travellers arriving in Singapore will be discontinued.

In addition, Category I and VTL travellers will no longer need to perform on-arrival polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests at Changi Airport.

Instead, they will have up to 24 hours from their entry to take a supervised self-swab antigen rapid test (ART) at one of the testing centres located across Singapore. 

Except for going for the swab test, travellers are required to isolate at their place of accommodation until they have tested negative. They should also take private transport when travelling to and from the test centres. 

The travel history requirement will be reduced from 14 days to seven days for VTL travellers. 

They must have remained only in one or more of the VTL countries or regions, or a Category I country or region, in the last seven consecutive days prior to their departure to Singapore. 

Vaccinated long-term pass holders will also no longer have to obtain a VTP or an entry approval to enter Singapore.

From 11.59pm on Feb 21, only short-term visitors and work permit holders eligible to travel via VTLs will have to apply for a VTP to travel to Singapore on a VTL flight.

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Avoid contaminated water

Leptospirosis

How most people get sick (most common modes of transmission)

• Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis
• Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud
• Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine
• Avoid contaminated water and soil
• Avoid floodwater

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• Bite from an infected rodent
• Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus (only occurs with Andes virus)
• Avoid rodents and areas where they live
• Avoid sick people

Tuberculosis (TB)

• Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Learn actions you can take to stay healthy and safe on your trip. Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in Singapore, so your behaviors are important.

Eat and drink safely

Food and water standards around the world vary based on the destination. Standards may also differ within a country and risk may change depending on activity type (e.g., hiking versus business trip). You can learn more about safe food and drink choices when traveling by accessing the resources below.

• Choose Safe Food and Drinks When Traveling
• Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping or Traveling
• Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | Healthy Water
• Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel

You can also visit the  Department of State Country Information Pages  for additional information about food and water safety.

Prevent bug bites

Although Singapore is an industrialized country, bug bites here can still spread diseases. Just as you would in the United States, try to avoid bug bites while spending time outside or in wooded areas.

What can I do to prevent bug bites?

• Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
• Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
• Consider using permethrin-treated clothing and gear if spending a lot of time outside. Do not use permethrin directly on skin.

What type of insect repellent should I use?

• FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
• Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
• Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)
• 2-undecanone
• Always use insect repellent as directed.

What should I do if I am bitten by bugs?

• Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching.
• Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity. Be sure to remove ticks properly.

What can I do to avoid bed bugs?

Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them. For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs .

For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites .

Stay safe outdoors

If your travel plans in Singapore include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip:

• Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe.
• Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit.
• Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel. Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities.
• If you are outside for many hours in the heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
• Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
• Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation. Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing.
• Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.

Stay safe around water

• Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches.
• Do not dive into shallow water.
• Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
• Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if you are driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket.

Keep away from animals

Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies.

Follow these tips to protect yourself:

• Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know.
• Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
• Avoid rodents and their urine and feces.
• Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
• If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately.  Bat bites may be hard to see.

All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:

• Wash the wound with soap and clean water.
• Go to a doctor right away.
• Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States.

Reduce your exposure to germs

Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling:

• Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
• If soap and water aren’t available, clean hands with hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
• If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care.

Avoid sharing body fluids

Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen.

Protect yourself:

• Use latex condoms correctly.
• Do not inject drugs.
• Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
• Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
• If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.

Know how to get medical care while traveling

Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise:

• Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination.
• Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance for things your regular insurance will not cover.
• Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medicines you take.
• Bring copies of your prescriptions for medicine and for eye glasses and contact lenses.
• Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Call Singapore’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you.
• Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to.

Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International. A list of accredited facilities is available at their website ( www.jointcommissioninternational.org ).

Select safe transportation

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

• Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
• Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
• Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.

Riding/Driving

Choose a safe vehicle.

• Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
• Make sure there are seatbelts.
• Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
• Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
• Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
• Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.

Think about the driver.

• Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
• Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
• Arrange payment before departing.

Follow basic safety tips.

• Wear a seatbelt at all times.
• Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis.
• When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.)
• Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many countries).
• Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas.
• If you choose to drive a vehicle in Singapore, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
• Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry the IDP and a US-issued driver's license at all times.
• Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance.
• Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft.
• If possible, fly on larger planes (more than 30 seats); larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
• Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather.

Helpful Resources

Road Safety Overseas (Information from the US Department of State): Includes tips on driving in other countries, International Driving Permits, auto insurance, and other resources.

The Association for International Road Travel has country-specific Road Travel Reports available for most countries for a minimal fee.

Traffic flows on the left side of the road in Singapore.

• Always pay close attention to the flow of traffic, especially when crossing the street.
• LOOK RIGHT for approaching traffic.

Maintain personal security

Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Before you leave

• Research your destination(s), including local laws, customs, and culture.
• Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home.
• Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace.

While at your destination(s)

• Carry contact information for the nearest US embassy or consulate .
• Carry a photocopy of your passport and entry stamp; leave the actual passport securely in your hotel.
• Follow all local laws and social customs.
• Do not wear expensive clothing or jewelry.
• Always keep hotel doors locked, and store valuables in secure areas.
• If possible, choose hotel rooms between the 2nd and 6th floors.

Healthy Travel Packing List

Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Singapore for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.

Why does CDC recommend packing these health-related items?

It’s best to be prepared to prevent and treat common illnesses and injuries. Some supplies and medicines may be difficult to find at your destination, may have different names, or may have different ingredients than what you normally use.

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic . Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling.

For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel .

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