Singapore lifts border restrictions for visitors from select countries

Since Singapore has lifted border restrictions for visitors from Brunei Darussalam and New Zealand on 8 September, the country had, from 30 September, approved 331 applications from the two countries to enter Singapore and received 136 visitors, and none of the visitors tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival.

From 8 October 2020, 0000 hours, Singapore will also lift the border restrictions for visitors from Australia (excluding Victoria State) and Vietnam.

Both countries have comprehensive public health surveillance systems and displayed successful control over the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Visitors travelling from Australia (excluding Victoria State) and Vietnam can now apply for an Air Travel Pass (ATP) for entry into Singapore on or after 8 October. Applicants must have remained in either Australia (excluding Victoria State) or Vietnam in the last consecutive 14 days prior to their entry. They will undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival at the airport and if the result is negative, they will be allowed to go about their activities in Singapore, without the need to serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN).

From 2 October, Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass holders returning from Australia (excluding Victoria State) and Vietnam will similarly undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival, in lieu of a seven-day SHN with a COVID-19 test administered before the end of the SHN. They are strongly encouraged to register and pre-pay for their post-arrival COVID-19 test prior to departing for Singapore.