SINGAPORE: There is no change to Singapore's COVID-19 rules for travellers and work pass holders arriving from China, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (Dec 28).
"At this juncture, the prevailing border measures and vaccination requirements for travellers and work pass holders arriving from China remain unchanged," said the ministry.
"China currently imposes restrictions on outbound travel, as one needs valid reasons, such as education and business, to leave the country," noted MOH.
It added that Singapore requires travellers who are not fully vaccinated, based on the World Health Organization's definition, to undergo pre-departure tests.
Short-term visitors are also required to purchase insurance for COVID-related medical expenses.
MOH said that Singapore's border measures are regularly reviewed and updated based on the "latest global COVID-19 situation".
"We are closely monitoring the international COVID-19 situation, and will adjust our border health measures as appropriate should the need arise," said the ministry.
Japan, India and Malaysia have announced stepped-up rules on travellers from China, citing a rise in infections there after the country eased COVID-19 restrictions.
The United States may also impose new COVID-19 measures on Chinese travellers over concerns about the "lack of transparent data" coming from Beijing.
In a further step towards easing border rules, China announced on Monday that it would stop requiring inbound travellers to quarantine starting from Jan 8.
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"At this juncture, the prevailing border measures and vaccination requirements for travellers and work pass holders arriving from China remain unchanged," said the ministry.
"China currently imposes restrictions on outbound travel, as one needs valid reasons, such as education and business, to leave the country," noted MOH.
It added that Singapore requires travellers who are not fully vaccinated, based on the World Health Organization's definition, to undergo pre-departure tests.
Short-term visitors are also required to purchase insurance for COVID-related medical expenses.
MOH said that Singapore's border measures are regularly reviewed and updated based on the "latest global COVID-19 situation".
"We are closely monitoring the international COVID-19 situation, and will adjust our border health measures as appropriate should the need arise," said the ministry.
Japan, India and Malaysia have announced stepped-up rules on travellers from China, citing a rise in infections there after the country eased COVID-19 restrictions.
The United States may also impose new COVID-19 measures on Chinese travellers over concerns about the "lack of transparent data" coming from Beijing.
In a further step towards easing border rules, China announced on Monday that it would stop requiring inbound travellers to quarantine starting from Jan 8.
Continue reading...