In preparing to travel to Singapore, you are strongly encouraged to check this website for eligibility and specific requirements based on where you might be travelling from.

Before departing for Singapore

   Make necessary Safe Travel arrangements

All short-term travellers may enter Singapore via one of the following Safe Travel Lanes:

Air Travel Pass (ATP)
Foreigners who are short-term travellers travelling from selected countries may seek entry into Singapore by applying for an Air Travel Pass, before 7 and 30 days of the intended date of entry.

Connect@Singapore (Connect@SG)
Short-term travellers for business or official travel may apply through Appointed Facility operators to sponsor/apply for a SafeTravel Pass under the Connect@Singapore initiative on behalf of a prospective traveller. This may be done at least 14 days before the intended week of entry.

Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL)
Companies or Government Agencies in Singapore may sponsor/apply for a SafeTravel Pass under the Reciprocal Green Lane on behalf of a prospective traveller, between 14 and 35 days before the intended week of entry.

   Apply for your visa (if applicable)

If you need a visa to enter Singapore, please apply through a local sponsor, Singapore Overseas Mission, or through an authorised visa agent. To apply, you will need an approval letter for the respective Safe Travel Lane you are using to enter Singapore.

If you already hold a valid visa that was suspended due to COVID-19, you do not need to re-apply. To check if your visa is valid, visit here.

   Conduct pre-departure checks

With effect from 7 May 2021, 2359 hours, all short-term travellers entering Singapore via the Air Travel Pass and Connect@Singapore initiative are required to stay in their declared departure point for the last 21 consecutive days before departing for Singapore.

Travellers entering via the Reciprocal Green Lane are required to stay in their declared departure point for at least 14 consecutive days before departing for Singapore.

Three days prior to your departure, you are required to:

  • register and pay for an on-arrival COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test
  • submit all health and travel declarations on the SG Arrival Card through the Visit Singapore Travel Guide app1 or SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service
  • download the TraceTogether app2 and register your profiles
  • Air Travel Pass holders and Reciprocal Green Lane travellers are required to book a stay in an approved accommodation and self-isolate for up to 48 hours while they wait for the results of their on-arrival COVID-19 PCR Test.3
  • With effect from 29 May 2021, 2359 hours, a negative COVID-19 PCR test will need to be presented by all travellers, except for those who have stayed in lower-risk countries/regions* in the last 21 days before entry into Singapore.

*Brunei Darussalam, Mainland China, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Macao

1 Download the Visit Singapore Travel Guide app on App Store  or Google Play.

2 Visit TraceTogether for more information on registration
Travellers who are unable to download the TraceTogether app on their existing mobile device can rent a compatible mobile device from Changi Recommends before departing for Singapore.

3 For peace of mind, you may wish to check if your chosen accommodation meets the heightened sanitation and hygiene standards of the SG Clean certification before booking.

    Ensure travel insurance coverage

Air Travel Pass and Reciprocal Green Lane travellers are required to have travel insurance coverage prior to travelling to Singapore.

The insurance plan should provide at least S$30,000 worth of coverage for COVID-19-related hospitalisation and medical expenses. For more information, please visit the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s SafeTravel website.

Upon arrival in Singapore

   Present your arrival documents

When entering Singapore, you will need to present

  • An approval letter for any of the Safe Travel Lanes
  • a valid visa (if required)
  • a mobile device with the TraceTogether app downloaded and profiles registered
  • Air Travel Pass and Reciprocal Green Lane travellers are required to present an electronic or physical copy of a valid insurance policy.
  • Connect@Singapore and Reciprocal Green Lane travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result acquired within 72 hours before departure
  • Reciprocal Green Lane travellers are also required to present:
    • a 14-day itinerary;
    • proof of departure from Singapore

   Take a COVID-19 PCR Test

All short-term travellers are required to undergo an on-arrival COVID-19 PCR Test.

Upon completion, Air Travel Pass and Reciprocal Green Lane travellers are to make the necessary arrangements and / or take private transportation, taxi, or a private hire car to travel from the airport to their declared non-residential accommodation. Connect@Singapore travellers are to follow transfer arrangements prepared by their Appointed Facility operator.

Remain in isolation until you’ve been notified (within 48 hours) that your test result is negative. Only then may you continue to explore and enjoy the city's offerings.

All travellers are to be responsible for their medical bills, should they require medical treatment for COVID-19 while in Singapore. Those who purchased a travel insurance policy with COVID-19 coverage for the trip can submit a claim to their relevant insurance providers for these expenses.

   Stay safe with contact tracing

  • Download the TraceTogether app and register your profile
  • Keep the app switched on while in Singapore, to facilitate contact tracing.
  • Check in and out of spaces using SafeEntry in the TraceTogether app
  • Retain the app with the data for 14 consecutive days after leaving Singapore.
  • Reciprocal Green Lane travellers should follow their pre-planned 14-day itinerary at all times
  • Connect@Singapore travellers should
    • remain within their Appointed Facility;
    • stay with their pre-declared travel group of up to 2 travellers; and
    • undergo regular testing as arranged by their Appointed Facility operator

When in Singapore

To reduce the risk of transmission while on the move in Singapore, we have precautionary measures that you can take. Here are some helpful tips to protect yourself and others around you.



Always wear a mask in
 public areas except when
 dining or exercising.

 
Maintain at least one
 metre apart at all times.
 
Travel and interact in a
group size no larger than
2 people, with effect from
22 July 2021
 


Complete your SafeEntry
 check-in via the
 TraceTogether app*
 before entering restaurants,
 shopping malls and stores.

Temperature checks are
 implemented before
 entering restaurants,
 shopping malls and stores.
 		  


*TraceTogether is a contact tracing mobile application that supports Singapore’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19. When phones with the app installed are near each other, they exchange anonymised information via Bluetooth. The data collected by the app is stored securely on your phone, and only shared with the Ministry of Health if you test positive for COVID-19. All data is also automatically deleted after 25 days.

Updated COVID-19 Measures

The following measures will take effect from 22 July 2021:

Pre-Event Testing (PET) for events with more than 50 attendees

  • Indoor and outdoor shows and live performances at designated venues and pilot business-to-business events: Capped at 100 attendees, with PET required if there are more than 50 attendees.

Measures for sports events

  • All sports events, including mass participation sports events, will be capped at 100 participants. PET will be required if there are more than 50 participants.
  • Events exceeding 50 participants will be segregated into sessions or zones of up to 50 people to prevent overcrowding.

Changes in group capacity

  • Tours: Maximum tour capacity will be capped at 20 participants, with up to 2 participants per group in each tour.
  • Attractions and Cruises: Operating capacity will be reduced to 25%.
  • Dining-in: With effect from 22 July 2021, dining-in at all F&B establishments will be suspended.

Feeling unwell in Singapore

If you’re not feeling well, please visit a Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) immediately. You should commute to the clinic using private hire cars or taxis, but not public transport.

Some clinics in Singapore, including the Raffles Medical Group (+65 6311 1222), offer round-the-clock COVID-19 tests and treatment.

Keep yourself updated

Travel restrictions and advisories may change at short notice. We recommend that you check with the relevant local authorities for the most updated information. Here are some useful links:

Page last updated on 22 July 2021

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