All travellers are advised to check the entry requirements imposed by the countries/regions they intend to travel to. When overseas, all travellers should take all necessary precautions, observe good personal hygiene, monitor local developments, and heed the advice of local authorities.
Those who are recently diagnosed or suspected to be infected with COVID-19 should follow Protocol 2 by deferring their travels and self-isolating in the first 72 hours after diagnosis. After which, they may exit self-isolation once tested negative, or on Day 7 (for vaccinated persons and children below 12 years old) or Day 14 (for non-fully vaccinated persons aged 12 years and above).
All travellers should ensure that they are up to date with their vaccinations and boosters. Please refer to the MOH website for the vaccinations and boosters that they are recommended to receive and how they can arrange to do so. While travelling, they should take additional precautions based on their personal circumstances, even if not required by local regulations (e.g. avoiding crowded locations and wearing a mask).
All travellers will be subject to the prevailing border measures upon entry to Singapore, and are responsible for all associated costs where applicable. As our border measures will evolve as the global situation changes, we encourage everyone to check the ICA website for the latest updates.
The following groups of Singapore Citizens (SCs), Permanent Residents (PRs), and Long-Term Pass Holders (LTPHs) are required to pay for their medical bills should they require admission to a hospital and/or dedicated COVID-19 treatment and recovery facilities:
a) SCs/PRs/LTPHs who are not fully vaccinated; and
b) SCs/PRs/LTPHs who are subject to Restricted Category border measures, if they develop onset of symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 within 7 days of their return to Singapore, regardless of their vaccination status. (There are currently no countries/regions in the Restricted Category.)
They may tap on regular healthcare financing arrangements to help them pay for their COVID-19 treatment— SCs and PRs may access Government subsidies, and MediShield Life (MSHL) / Integrated Shield Plan (IP) coverage where applicable; LTPHs may tap on their usual financing arrangements, such as private insurance, if applicable.