Singapore has implemented several measures to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Its lockdown measures ended in June and have since implemented strict controls to curb the spread of the virus. Most foreign travellers are not permitted entry.
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As of 11:59 PM on May 7, everyone entering Singapore from places other than Australia, Brunei, mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan Hong Kong and Macau will have to spend 21 days quarantine. This must be done in a government facility and at home.
Travellers must note that Singapore takes its pandemic control regulations very seriously and is not scared to enforce them. Quarantine violations carry a penalty of a fine of approximately S$10,000 ($7,565) or up to 6 months in jail or worst cases both.
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Do you need a PCR test to enter Singapore?
In general, travellers including Singapore citizens and permanent residents are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of departure for Singapore and present a valid negative COVID-19 test for entry into the country.
Quarantine restrictions in Singapore
Upon arrival in Singapore, passengers may be asked to quarantine, depending on the traveller’s recent travel history in the past 21 days to countries/ regions such as Australia, Brunel Darussalam, Mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, UK and India.
Which countries are banned from entering Singapore
Travellers from countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will not be allowed to enter Singapore.