Safe Travel to Singapore: Updated Information for Travellers
Source: Press release
Country/Region Classification and Border Measures
From 21st February 2022, 2359hrs, the respective testing regimes will apply to the updated
country/region classification.
Removal of Entry Approval Requirements for Certain Eligible Long-Term Pass Holders (LTPH)
1. Since March 2020, all Long-Term Pass Holders (LTPHs) have had to obtain approval prior to entering, as a precautionary measure to limit the number of imported COVID-19 cases into Singapore to contain the virus. Since then, the number of imported cases has diminished in relevance as a measure of travel health risk. Inbound LTPHs are required to be fully vaccinated and are well-protected from severe illness. As such, the entry approval requirement will be removed for all fully vaccinated LTPHs except work permit holders (“eligible pass holders”) with effect from 21 February 2022, 2359 hours (Singapore Time).
2. Eligible pass holders entering on Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) will not need to apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP). Eligible pass holders entering via nonVTL channels (e.g. Work Pass Holder General Lane, Student’s Pass Holder Lane) also do not need to apply for an Entry Approval but will have to adhere to the prevailing immigration entry requirements and health protocols. All eligible pass holders must produce their Long-Term pass/in-principle approval letter and proof of vaccination status/exemption4 for entry to Singapore. Pass holders will need to adhere to the prevailing immigration entry requirements and border health measures in Singapore, including testing and Stay-Home Notice (SHN) requirements. 5
3. Work permit holders6 should continue to obtain a VTP if entering via VTL (excluding work permit holders in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process sectors (CMP) and other dormitory bound work permit holders7); or an entry approval under non-VTL channels (Work Pass Holder General Lane via Safe Travel Office or MOM’s entry approval for CMP workers). This is to ensure work permit holders enter Singapore in a safe and calibrated manner given their larger numbers.
4. A summary of changes to entry approval requirements for arrivals from 21 Feb 2022, 2359 hours is in the appended table. Details on entry requirements and health protocols under VTL and non-VTL SafeTravel Lanes can be found on the SafeTravel website.