Travelling to Singapore? Covid-19 test on arrival mandatory
Singapore Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Changi Airport in Singapore.
(REUTERS)
. Updated: 17 Jan 2021, 06:20 AM IST PTI
This will take effect from 11.59 pm on 24 January as part of tighter border measures to manage the risk of imported Covid-19 cases
Singapore has seen an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, mostly imported or those arriving from other countries.
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Singapore: All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will need to take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced.
All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will need to take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced.
7 days of self-isolation after 14-day SHN
In a news release on Saturday (16 Jan) night, the Ministry of Health (MOH) unveiled more stringent border measures to manage the risk of importation.
Singaporeans and PRs arriving here from the UK and South Africa are already required to serve a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) at a dedicated facility.
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From the start of
Tuesday (19 Jan), they will need to self-isolate for 7 days at their place of residence after completing their SHN.
Long-term pass holders and short-term visitors from these 2 countries are already banned from entry or transit.
Those already on SHN must also do extra 7 days