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[Updated] Singapore Vaccinated Travel Framework

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May 12, 2022

Catalogue

  • What is the Vaccinated Travel Framework?
  • What does the VTF require?
    • 1. Get a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
    • 2. Obtain a valid entry visa (if necessary)
    • 3. Submit an SG Arrival Card
    • 4. Take a for COVID-19 if you're unvaccinated
    • 5. Purchase Travel Insurance (if necessary)
    • 6. Install the TraceTogether mobile app
  • Summary of VTF Requirements
  • Returning from Singapore
  • More Information
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As a global city with a thriving high-tech sector, Singapore attracts visitors from around world eager to explore its cosmopolitan culture, delicious street food, and futuristic architecture. Following an expansive vaccination campaign to combat COVID-19, Singapore has announced the return of travel tourism. Read on to discover what you need to Garden City at the crossroads of the world.


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Simply put, the Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) allows travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel to Singapore without having to undergo pre-departure testing or quarantine. This is a dramatic relaxation in Singapore's travel restrictions and reflects the country's successful efforts to create a safe travel environnement. Under the new Vaccinated Travel Framework, travelers only need to have accepted proof of vaccination to enter Singapore for non-essential purposes such as tourism. It is no longer necessary to apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass or Air Travel Pass, or to worry about your recent travel history. While the new policy does include restrictions for locations considered high-risk, there are currently no such locations according to Singapore's health authorities.


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In order to enjoy quarantine-free travel to Singapore using the VTF, you will need to do the following.


To meet the vaccination requirements, all travelers who were issued a recognised Digitally Verifiable Vaccination Certificate (DVC) can use Singapore's Vaccination Check Portal (VCP) to verify their certificate is recognised by the Singapore authorities. Travelers will receive a vaccination acceptance letter if the verification is successful, which they can use when boarding transportation bound for Singapore and at immigration checks. Travelers who do not have a recognised DVC will need to prepare an alternative vaccination certificate, which can be either paper-based or app-based. Vaccination certificates must be written in English or must be accompanied by a notarised English translation that includes:

Traveler's name (must match your travel documents)
At least one other personal identifier (e.g. a date of birth or a passport number)
Country or region of vaccination
Name of vaccine(s) administered
Vaccination date(s)

Travelers who were vaccinated overseas may also need to take additional COVID-19 vaccine doses to maintain good protection and to continue using the Vaccinated Travel Framework while in Singapore. This is determined based on the date of the last dose and the type of vaccine. Travelers who were vaccinated several months prior to their intended departure may want to check the Singapore Ministry of Health's website for more information on vaccine boosters.


If you hold a passport or travel documents issued by a country or region not eligable for a visa waiver in Singapore, you must obtain a valid entry visa prior to departure. Travelers can check with Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority to verify their visa status.


All travelers must complete an SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with an electronic health declaration no more than 3 days prior to their intended arrival. Travelers will receive an email acknowledgement for use when boarding transportation bound for Singapore and during immigration clearance. An SG Arrival Card is not a substitute for a visa.


Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers authorized to enter Singapore by air or sea must have proof of a negative result for COVID-19 issued no more than 2 days prior to departure using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test performed by an accredited medical services provider, or a Antigen Rapid Test (ART) administered by a trained professional. In certain circumstances, travelers may be able to substitute a self-administered ART; however, they must make arrangements to have their test remotely supervised by an approved ART provider in Singapore. Test results must be in the form of a non-handwritten report in English (or accompanied with a notarised English translation). The report must contain the following details:

Traveler's name (must match your travel documents)
Traveler's Date of Birth or Passport number (must match your travel documents)
Date when the test was administered
Test result

Pre-departure COVID-19 tests are not required for travelers arriving at land border checkpoints. Travelers who have previously tested positive COVID-19 at least 7 days and no more than 90 days prior to their scheduled departure may also be exempt from the pre-departure testing requirements. Travelers who fall into that category should use the self-help checker to verify their status.


Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated short-term visitors authorized to enter Singapore must have proof of travel insurance valid for use in Singapore for the entire duration of their intended stay. The minimum coverage amount must be at least S$30,000 and must cover all costs associated with the testing and treatment of COVID-19.


Singapore uses a mobile application called "TraceTogether'' for contact tracing and other health-related notifications. All travelers 7 years of age or older must install this app and use it to register their personal information prior to boarding flights bound for Singapore. Airline staff are instructed to verify a correctly set up app during airport check-in. Travelers unable to install TraceTogether on the mobile device will have the option to purchase a TraceTogether token upon arrival for a one-time fee of S$13.


Short-Term Visitors Long-Term Pass Holders Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens
Vaccination Certification
Entry Visa If required
Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test or Proof of Recovery Required if traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Required if traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Required if traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Required if traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated
SG Arrival Card
Quarantine Required if traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Required if traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Required if traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Required if traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated
Travel Insurance Required if traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated
TraceTogether App

Travelers should be aware that they are subject to current entry restrictions when they return from Singapore. All travelers are strong advised to verify current policies prior to finalizing travel plans.

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After greatly simplifing entry requirements, visiting Singapore is now as easy as it's ever been since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Travelers looking for more detailed information regarding current policies and exemptions should be sure to consult Singapore's official SafeTravel website.

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