Does Singapore require Covid test?

Singapore is open to all travellers without quarantine or testing requirements, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.



As of February 2026, Singapore has fully transitioned into its "Endemic COVID-19" phase and no longer requires a COVID-19 test for any travelers, regardless of their vaccination status. The stringent "Vaccinated Travel Framework" was dismantled several years ago, allowing for seamless entry for global tourists. However, it is mandatory for all arrivals to complete the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online within three days prior to landing in the country. This digital declaration includes a health statement that replaces the old physical forms. While COVID-19 specific testing is gone, Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) maintains the right to implement "on-arrival" thermal screening for travelers arriving from regions with active outbreaks of other infectious diseases. For the most up-to-date 2026 travel experience, visitors should simply ensure their passport is valid for six months and have their SGAC QR code ready for the automated immigration gates (Changi's "Contactless" system), which now process almost all nationalities without a physical stamp.

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IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES All passengers (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders and Foreign Visitors) who will like to enter Singapore are required to submit the electronic Health Declaration Card (eHDC) via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) e-Service before clearing immigration.

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Only passengers travelling to or from destinations that require a face mask on flights will need to wear one, said SIA in reply to media queries. Masks are also not required in Changi Airport. Countries are currently divided in their Covid-19 regulations.

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All travellers are required to submit the SG Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore, except: Those transiting/transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance; and. Residents (Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-Term Pass holders*) travelling through Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints.

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It helps foreigners to avoid waiting time during immigration clearance. Visitors can apply for it on the official website or submit details via mobile application. SG Arrival Card for Singapore is not a visa, and there is no fee.

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Carrying your passport is not mandatory in Singapore, except when you have committed a crime or need official services. Below are tips on how to protect your passport: Make copies: The police accept digital and hard passport copies instead of original passports during random checks.

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However, with the rise of Singapore as a tourism hotspot, people are flying direct and staying for longer and longer. How much time do you need in Singapore? That depends on what you want to do and see, plus your budget. You should plan to spend at least 4-5 days in Singapore if you want to see as much as possible.

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