Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. We strongly recommend that you receive the mRNA or Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccines for your COVID-19 vaccinations, in view of the lower efficacy of the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine. The documents must be in English or translated to English by a translation service provider, embassy or notary public. Those who are unable to produce the necessary documentation will be denied boarding or entry unless prior exemptions have been granted. to complete the full vaccination regimen after arriving in Singapore. A TSS visa (Subclass 482) allows skilled workers to work for an approved Australian employer for up to four years. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Singapore considers an individual to be fully vaccinated two After clearing immigration, travellers must head straight to their self-isolation accommodation by private transport, taxi or private-hire cars. These would be doses that were previously referred to as the primary vaccination series and the first booster. You are using a version of browser which will not be supported after 27 May 2018. Acts regulating drugs, healthcare professionals, medical practices, research and more. any dependents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of The first and second doses should be spaced eight weeks apart. Upon verification, their vaccination records will then be reflected electronically in TraceTogether or HealthHub. What should I take note of on vaccination day? Updates on Border Measures for General Travel Category. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Under the framework, fully vaccinated travellers and non-fully vaccinated children aged 12 and below are permitted to enter Singapore,withoutentry approvals or taking Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) transport. Per the Singaporean Ministry of Health (MOH), Work Pass holders 1Singapore Citizens (SCs), Permanent Residents (PRs), Work Pass Holders and other LTPHs, Updates to charging policies for vaccinated travellers. Singapore's skyline in the evening. This article is now fully available for you, Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full. the LTVP application. Children/wards below 18 years will require the consent of their parents/guardians to get vaccinated, and must bring along a duly completed and signed hard or electronic copy of the parental consent form, which can be downloaded here. Parliament: PRs, long-term visit pass-plus holders with S'porean COVID-19 vaccination protects you against severe disease, minimises the risk of transmission, and protects our healthcare system from being overwhelmed. Walk-ins are also allowed. of an anticipated upcoming trend of countries requiring COVID-19 The pass holder should bring along identifying documents such as a passport or approval of extension of stay in Singapore for verification purposes. Travel Advice for Good Friday Weekend Since 27 March 2020, all travellers arriving in Singapore, including Singapore residents (citizens and permanent residents) and long-term pass (LTP) holders [1], must submit a health declaration before proceeding with immigration clearance. exempted and certified by a Singapore doctor. All eligible individuals aged 60 years and above will be invited to receive their bivalent vaccine dose around one year after their last dose. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Pass holders will also be required to All pass holders will also be subjected to the prevailing immigration entry requirements and health protocols in Singapore. For travellers entering Singapore via the ICAs Familial Ties Lane (FTL), priority will be given to those who are fully vaccinated. The Return Resident Visa is a visa that permanent residents in Australia can get after their "travel facility" has expired. Last updated on 01 May 2023, Meet the Singaporeans - Izwan and Nadirah, White Paper on Singapores Response to COVID-19, [Updated] Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Vaccination, Corrections regarding XBB wave in Singapore, Stepping down of the Vaccinated Travel Framework, [Updated] Further Easing of Community Measures, Everything you need to know about Quarantine Orders, How the Fortitude Budget 2020 will support Singapore's workers, Vaccination as our primary defence in living with COVID-19, 1. For individuals vaccinated in Singapore or with a positive What do I need to do? Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. From 1 February 2022, COVID-19 vaccination will be a condition for the approval or grant of new long-term passes, work passes, as well as permanent residence. Search for various available grantsto drive the translation of basic research to advance human healthcare, and to increase the translational and clinical research capabilities of public hospitals, research institutions and medical researchers. Nevertheless, we understand that there could be extenuating circumstances (e.g. Enough vaccines secured for all S'poreans, PRs and long-term - TODAY A maximum of 1,000 people are currently allowed to attend live performances, MICE events(meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) and sporting events if all attendees are vaccinated. +Travellers will be notified of their test appointment closer to the date of their exit PCR test. Vaccination is free under the National Vaccination Programme for all Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Resident, Long Term Pass Holders and certain Short Term Pass holders. Are international students included in this exercise? There is no separate application for LTVP+. Individuals aged 12 to below 18 years old - they can continue to make a declaration to complete the full vaccination regimen after arriving in Singapore; c. Pass holders who are medically ineligible for vaccination, provided they submit a doctors memo at the point of application, and undergo a medical review upon arrival in Singapore. At the point of application, employers will have to make a declaration that their work pass holders and dependants are fully vaccinated upon arrival in Singapore. Persons aged 5 to 11 years are not recommended nor eligible to receive additional booster dose beyond what is required for Minimum Protection.Persons aged 6 months to 4 years are not recommended nor eligible for additional doses beyond 2 doses of Moderna/Spikevax or 3 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty at this time. A foreign spouse of a Singapore PR can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) after marriage under the sponsorship of his/her PR spouse. The test report must be in Englishor be accompanied by an English translation; contain the travellers name and either their date of birth or passport number; and show the time and date the test was taken, the name of the testing institution and that the test result was negative. When and how can I register for my additional booster dose? No prior booking or registration is required. Read this subscriber-only article for free! Prevailing medical treatment charges will apply. Selected short-term pass holders to be offered COVID-19 jabs under Singapore's vaccination programme Singapore to assist neighbouring countries by donating and swapping vaccines 13 Aug 2021 10 . Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty Moderna/Spikevax Novavax/Nuvaxovid Sinovac-CoronaVac No prior booking or registration is required.Please visit https://www.gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine to locate the nearest vaccination site. All travellers1, except short-term visitors, flying into Singapore from any country can now fulfil their PDT requirements through remotely supervised ART by approved licensed providers in Singapore. about your specific circumstances. four categories based on the risks of Covid-19 transmission, S'pore opens Covid-19 vaccination channels for overseas-based citizens, Fully jabbed travellers to Singapore to qualify for differentiated vaccination measures, update their vaccination records in the National Immunisation Registry.