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Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Media Release

Singapore Welcomes Visitors From Mainland China And Victoria State (Australia) From 6 November 2020

29 October 2020

          From 6 November 2020, 0000 hours, Singapore will lift our border restrictions for visitors[1] from Mainland China and Victoria State (Australia).

2        Both Mainland China and Victoria State (Australia) have comprehensive public health surveillance systems and displayed successful control over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Over the past 28 days, Mainland China and Victoria State (Australia) has a virus local incidence rate of 0.00009 and 0.099 per 100,000 respectively. The risk of importation from these places is low.

3        From 30 October 2020, 1200 hours (Singapore time), visitors travelling from Mainland China and Victoria State (Australia) can apply for an Air Travel Pass (ATP) for entry into Singapore on or after 6 November 2020[2]. Applicants must have remained in either Mainland China or Australia in the last 14 consecutive days prior to their entry. They will undergo a COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test upon arrival at the airport and if the result is negative, they will be allowed to go about their activities in Singapore, without a need to serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN). 

4       We will also update the travel advisory to allow travel to Mainland China and all of Australia. Travellers are advised to check the entry requirements imposed by these countries and take the necessary precautionary measures.

5        From 6 November 2020, 0000 hours (Singapore time), Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass holders returning from Mainland China and Victoria State (Australia) will similarly undergo a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival, and if the result is negative, they will be allowed to go about their activities in Singapore, without a need to serve SHN.

6        This latest initiative follows the earlier lifting of border restrictions for visitors from Australia (excluding Victoria State), Brunei Darussalam, New Zealand and Vietnam. As of 29 October 2020, 1200 hours, we have approved 1,375 applications from these places, and received 602 visitors. None of the visitors tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival.

Requirements for Visitors Entering Under the Air Travel Pass
7        To protect public health in Singapore, ATP applicants must comply with the following conditions of travel:

  1. Travel History - They must have spent the last 14 consecutive days in Mainland China or Australia before departing for Singapore. All visitors must travel to Singapore on direct flights without transit.

  2. Post-Arrival COVID-19 Testing - Upon arrival in Singapore, visitors must undergo a COVID-19 PCR test at the airport. The test results will be out within 48 hours, and typically within 12 hours. After taking the COVID-19 PCR test, visitors are to take private transportation, taxi, or private hire car from the airport to their declared place of accommodation[3]. They must remain isolated at the accommodation until the test result is confirmed to be negative. Checks will be made to ensure that this is adhered to. After being notified of their negative test results, visitors will be allowed to go about their activities in Singapore.

  3. Contact Tracing - To facilitate the contact tracing process, visitors must download and register for the TraceTogether app[4] on their mobile devices prior to departing for Singapore, keep it activated during their stay here, and not delete it for 14 consecutive days after leaving Singapore. Should they subsequently test positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after leaving Singapore, they will be required to upload data in the app upon request by the Singapore Ministry of Health.

  4. Medical Costs - Visitors must be responsible for their medical bills related to COVID-19 while in Singapore. This includes costs related to tests and isolation imposed on visitors for public health reasons should they be suspected of being infected with COVID-19, as well as medical treatment for COVID-19.

8        Visitors can apply for the single-entry ATP, at no charge, between seven and thirty calendar days prior to their intended date of entry into Singapore. More details on the conditions of the ATP, application requirements and process, and Frequently Asked Questions can be found at https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg.

9        To expedite the COVID-19 PCR test at the airport, all passengers travelling from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Mainland China, New Zealand and Vietnam are strongly encouraged to register and pre-pay for their post-arrival COVID-19 PCR test prior to departing for Singapore at https://safetravel.changiairport.com.

10      For further queries on the ATP, visitors can visit https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/contact-us 

About the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
The mission of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is to grow a safe, vibrant air hub and civil aviation system, making a key contribution to Singapore's success. CAAS' roles are to oversee and promote safety in the aviation industry, develop the air hub and aviation industry, provide air navigation services, provide aviation training for human resource development, and contribute to the development of international civil aviation.

[1] Visitors refer to foreign travellers who are not Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents or Singapore Long-Term Pass Holders.

[2] Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and Singapore Long-Term Pass (LTP) holders are not required to apply for an ATP. LTP holders refer to Work Pass holders, Student’s Pass holders, Long-Term Visit Pass holders and Dependant’s Pass holders, as well as those who have been granted In-Principle Approval for a LTP. LTP holders need to apply for an Approval Letter for Entry as per the arrangement today.

[3] The accommodation must be non-residential and must be an individual room with an attached toilet. Visitors may refer to the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) website https://sha.org.sg (opens in new tab) for a list of hotels currently accepting visitors travelling to Singapore on the ATP scheme. The list is non-exhaustive. Visitors may book other available accommodation as long as these are non-residential and they must stay in individual rooms with an attached toilet.

[4] For more information on TraceTogether, please refer to www.tracetogether.gov.sg