August 19 is Singapore’s "Unblocking Day".
In addition to the community unblocking policy, the Singaporean authorities launched 10 blockbuster new policies in one go, most of which are related to immigration Policy related.
This also heralds: Singapore announces that the country has opened wide, entering the new normal of opening up~
#1
The entry country is divided into Four categories
Time: From August 21st
Regarding the latest immigration policy, you can use "differentiation" to describe.
Singapore implements a looser immigration policy for visitors from countries and regions with controlled epidemics and high vaccination rates. divides the entry regions into Type 4.
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First category:
There is no need to perform home quarantine after entry, only entry test is required, and the result is negative and free to move around.
Mainland China (except Jiangsu Province), Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, New Zealand
Second category:
After entering the country, they need to perform home isolation for 7 days. Singaporean citizens, permanent residents and long-term document holders can choose to perform home isolation at their residences.
Mainland China (Jiangsu Province), Australia, Canada, Germany, Brunei
The third category:
Those who have not been vaccinated can perform 14-day home quarantine at the designated place after entry; passengers who have completed the vaccination can choose to perform 14-day home quarantine in a suitable residence.
Austria, Italy, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Japan, and Luxembourg
Fourth category:
In other countries and regions, visitors must perform a 14-day home quarantine at a designated place after entering the country and several mandatory tests.
In addition, travelers from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are currently prohibited from entering the country.
In addition, short-term visitors and long-term document holders must first apply for the air pass and purchase at least S$30,000 ( Approximately RMB 150,000) for the amount of travel insurance, you must use "Heli Tracking" application.
#2
Immigration from China, Hong Kong and Macao is exempt from quarantine
Time: August 21st
Currently, Singapore has lifted entry restrictions on Hong Kong and Macau.
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From 23:59 on August 20th, short-term travelers who have been in Hong Kong or Macau, China in the past 21 days, can apply for air passes for arrivals on or after August 26.
When entering the country, accept the polymerase chain reaction PCR test at the airport. You can move freely after the result is negative, no need to do as before The same 7-day home isolation policy is implemented.
Local citizens, permanent residents, and long-term pass holders returning to Singapore from Hong Kong or Macau, China, also only need to undergo entry testing. If the test result is negative, No need to isolate.
#3
Opening a travel channel for vaccinated persons (VTL)
(Germany, Brunei) Time: From September 8th
Recently, Singapore launched a program called "Vaccinated Visitor Channel" (VTL for short).
Start with Germany and Brunei.
To put it simply, visitors who have been vaccinated go through this channel and take a designated flight. entry Singapore can use entry testing instead of mandatory quarantine span>.
Specific conditions for short-term visitors, long-term pass holders, citizens, and permanent residents using VTL channels are slightly different. As shown below:
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Now the specified VTL flight has been arranged.
Singapore Airlines provides five flights a week, the other two are served by Lufthansa Germany.
In addition, Singapore Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines also provide designated round-trip flights for VTL visitors.
It is said that many countries in Europe are willing to open up the VTL program for Singapore. Germany is considered the first pilot.
If it goes well, Norway, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy may gradually open up in the future. This move will surely stimulate the rapid recovery of Singapore's local tourism industry.
*Note: Brunei and German visitors who enter Singapore through the VTL program still need to be quarantined.
#4
Singapore citizens, PR about the VTL plan
(Germany, Brunei) Time: From September 8th
When Singapore citizens and permanent residents travel to and from Singapore through the VTL program, the conditions are different from those for short-term and long-term visa holders .
From September 8th, when Singapore citizens and permanent residents who have completed the COVID-19 vaccination return to Singapore from Germany or Brunei, there is no need to apply /span>Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP).
In other words, the process for Singapore citizens and permanent residents to go to Germany or Brunei and return to Singapore through the VTL program is like this. Take Germany as an example:
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#5
Xingang travel bubble cancellation
Time: Effective immediately
With the sudden change of the global epidemic situation, the "tourism bubble" plan has been delayed repeatedly, and the Singapore authorities officially announced the Xingang travel bubble plan "fallen down" span>.
On August 19, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government and the Singaporean government announced that they had decided not to further discuss the bilateral "air travel bubble" considering the differences in the strategies currently adopted by the two places in terms of epidemic prevention and control.
The two sides will continue to promote personnel exchanges between the two places in accordance with their respective prevention and control measures.
#6
has been vaccinated, no test required for participation
Time: August 21st
In order to further facilitate the exchanges of business travelers and pave the way for the smooth holding of large-scale events in Singapore, the Singapore authorities stated:
From 11:59 pm on August 20 (that is, from 0:00 on August 21) those who meet the requirements and have completed the new crown vaccine enter Singapore, Like residents who have already been vaccinated locally, there is no need to undergo a new crown test before participating in the event.
How to prove it?
When these visitors enter Singapore, the Immigration and Checkpoints Bureau will provide a tamper-proof sticker as proof. Visitors must show the sticker on their passport when participating in the activity.
Visitors must be vaccinated against the new crown vaccine on the emergency use list of the World Health Organization. which is:
Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Modena, Sinopharm, China Kexing
In addition to the above policies, there are:
Starting from August 30th, the trial allows patients with mild or asymptomatic to stay in the doctor for a few days, go home and continue to be isolated until recovery.
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Starting in early 2022, vaccinate children under 12 years of age.
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Around the Lunar New Year next year, the whole people will be given a third dose of vaccine.
More Attractions and activities are opening...
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