Before Your Trip to Singapore  

Apply for visa

 (if applicable)

Visitors who needs to obtain a visa for travel to Singapore

Purchase COVID-19 travel insurance

The insurance plan should provide at least S$30,000 worth of coverage for COVID-19-related hospitalization and medical expenses. Visitors are responsible for their own medical bills related to COVID-19 while in Singapore.

Submit Singapore Arrival Card

Submissions of Arrival Card including health, travel history, and accommodation declarations should be done no earlier than 3 days before the arrival date. It can be submitted through Visit Singapore Travel Guide or SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service.

Before Your Trip to Singapore（cont’d）

Take COVID-19 test within 2 calendar days before departure

Travelers aged 2 and above should take a pre-departure COVID-19 test. They are required to present a certificate for a negative PCR test* or a negative test result memo^ for a professionally-administered ART at departure.

PCR tests may be taken at a recognized laboratory, clinic, or medical facility designated by the government of a counterpart country/region.

The negative test result memo should be in English and contain the date of the test, the travelers’ name, and date of birth or passport number.

Take COVID-19 test within 2 calendar days before departure

Travelers aged 2 and above should take a pre-departure COVID-19 test. They are required to present a certificate for a negative PCR test* or a negative test result memo^ for a professionally-administered ART at departure.

Download TraceTogether app

Visitors are required to download and register their profile on the TraceTogether app.

Upon Arrival in Singapore

Prepare for immigration clearance

On arrival, the visitor must present to the immigration officer:

•      Valid Air Travel Pass approval letter (electronic or physical copy) for the specified period of entry into Singapore

•      Valid visa (if applicable)

•      Electronic or physical copy of your travel insurance policy

•      Mobile device with the TraceTogether app downloaded and their profile registered on the app

Please note that SIM card purchase (if needed), mobile phone rental, or purchase of SGD should be done in the airport transit area prior to clearing immigration

Undergo COVID-19 ART test

Visitors1 are required to undergo a supervised COVID-19 ART2 within 24 hours of arrival in Singapore at one of the Quick Test Centres (QTC) or Combined Test Centres (CTC) conveniently located across the island and within selected hotels.

Visitors who are fully vaccinated and recently recovered (within 90 days of their last infection) may be exempted from all testing and Stay Home Notice (SHN) requirements if they are able to provide documentary proof. Visitors may check if the exemption applies to them here.

Children aged two and below in this calendar year (i.e. child who has turned two this year) do not require on-arrival test.

When in Singapore

Always remember to:

1.Wear mask in public areas except when dining or exercising

2.Keep TraceTogether app running

3.Gather in groups of up to 5

4.Dine-in allowed in groups of up to 5*

Safety measures for events, attractions, and cruises:

1.Attractions and cruises

50% operating capacity for groups of up to 2 fully vaccinated persons are allowed; provision for children 12 years and below applies.

2.Tours

Up to 50 people for conveyance tours (e.g., Duck Tours etc.) and up to 20 people for non-conveyance tours (e.g., walking, cycling, kayaking tours)

Should you feel unwell or test positive for COVID-19

The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued a set of protocols that you should follow if you are feeling unwell, displaying COVID-19 symptoms or test positive while visiting Singapore

Keep yourself updated

Travel restrictions and safe distancing rules may change at short notice.

For updates on Singapore’s COVID-19 situation, refer to Ministry of Health and Gov.sg.

For updates on border measures for visitors, refer to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).