Singapore Airlines
Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Travel to Singapore
Are Covid-19 tests and quarantine still required to enter Singapore?
Travellers can enter Singapore quarantine-free and without Covid-19 tests regardless of their vaccination status.
All travellers are required to submit their SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival into Singapore.
More information on Singapore’s entry requirements may be found here.
All travellers are required to submit their SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival into Singapore.
More information on Singapore’s entry requirements may be found here.
Do I need to be vaccinated or take a Covid-19 test if I am transiting through Singapore?
Travellers, regardless of vaccination status, will be allowed to transit through Singapore on all SIA and Scoot flights. There is no need to take a pre-departure test for transit through Singapore. Travellers must ensure that they meet the entry requirements of their final destination.
Due to operational requirements, transit in Singapore to any destination in Mainland China is only allowed for customers travelling on SIA or Scoot flights, with a minimum connection time of 50 mins and 90 mins respectively. Customers are required to meet the entry requirements into Mainland China, which includes a negative PCR test result 48 hours prior to the departure flight from Singapore. They must complete the Health Declaration Form and present the QR code during check-in and at customs in Mainland China.
Passengers departing from Mainland China will be allowed to transfer through Singapore Changi Airport en-route to their final destinations.
What measures are in place to ensure a safe journey with Singapore Airlines?
Singapore Airlines has comprehensive health and safety measures in place. A combination of factors helps to mitigate the risks and safeguard the well-being of our customers and staff on board the aircraft.
We have also attained a Diamond rating, which is the highest level obtainable, in the APEX Health Safety audit for global airlines, as well as the highest 5-Star rating in the Skytrax Covid-19 Airline Safety Audit.
Learn more about our #SIAcares initiatives here.
We have also attained a Diamond rating, which is the highest level obtainable, in the APEX Health Safety audit for global airlines, as well as the highest 5-Star rating in the Skytrax Covid-19 Airline Safety Audit.
Learn more about our #SIAcares initiatives here.
How will I know if my flight requires a face mask?
Face masks are not required on board flights, except when travelling to or from destinations that require a face mask. An announcement will also be made at the gate before your Singapore Airlines flight to remind you if a face mask is required.
Do masks have to be worn at the airports?
There may be regulations on mask-wearing at the airports. Travellers are advised to check the requirements from the respective countries before their flights.
Do I need to wear face masks at Singapore Changi Airport?
Face masks are optional at Singapore Changi Airport.
Can I continue wearing a face mask if I want to?
Yes, those who wish to wear a face mask may continue to do so.
What safe management measures are in place in Singapore and in other countries listed?
To learn more about the latest safe management measures for Singapore, please visit the Ministry of Health’s Covid-19 website.
For information about local safe management measures, please visit the countries’ official websites or click here to check the travel advisories.
For information about local safe management measures, please visit the countries’ official websites or click here to check the travel advisories.
Is quarantine-free and test-free travel across the various countries possible for fully vaccinated travellers?
Please refer to country-specific travel advisories to understand their entry requirements for fully vaccinated travellers. Travellers are advised to refer to the countries’ official websites for the latest information.
For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, is a QR code required for the vaccination certificates?
To board a flight from Singapore to another country you must use Notarise to digitally authenticate and endorse vaccination certificates in order to facilitate verification by the relevant authorities.
Can I enter Singapore on the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL)?
There is no change to the Reciprocal Green Lane arrangement for travellers from Mainland China and Brunei. Travellers travelling via the RGL should ensure they meet all necessary entry requirements. More information can be found here.
Where can I take a pre-departure Covid-19 test in Singapore?
Travellers must make an appointment at an approved clinic or testing centre in Singapore. For greater convenience, you can make an appointment and check your test results online (available for selected clinics only).
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