[UPDATED] Rediscovering Singapore: Everything About Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF)
[UPDATED] Rediscovering Singapore: Everything About Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF)
With travel slowly but surely picking up this 2022, Singapore has now become part of the growing number of countries opening its doors to more foreign tourists. Travelers can once again rediscover the wonders and find the hidden gems that Singapore has in store for them. You won’t need to look any further when planning out your next big Southeast Asian adventure with your family or friends!
Singapore has officially transitioned from Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) to the Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF). With the easing up of Singapore travel restrictions, all fully-vaccinated travelers from any country or region are allowed to enter Singapore quarantine-free, provided the place of origin is not on the Ministry of Health’s Restricted Category. Currently, there is no country or region under the Restricted Category.
Booking your flight as we speak? Check out this helpful travel guide if you’re navigating your way through all the necessary Singapore VTF travel documents and requirements you need to prepare for your trip.
Eligibility for Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Framework
First question, who is allowed to enter? Currently, under Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Framework, eligible foreign tourists can enjoy quarantine-free travel to Singapore following these set conditions:
For non-fully vaccinated travelers aged 13+ you may can visit the Non-fully Vaccinated and Recently-Recovered Travelers checklist or the Self-Checker to learn more about the special requirements
Singapore Vaccinated Travel Framework Checklist
Do the set conditions apply to you? We sure hope so! Once you’ve confirmed that you are indeed eligible to enter Singapore under the Vaccinated Travel Framework conditions, here’s where the start of the adventure really begins– the planning!
We’ve divided this section into three parts: before booking your trip, departing for Singapore, and finally your arrival at the great Lion City.
Before Booking your Travel to Singapore
Get a copy of your accepted proof of vaccination. This varies per country or region. You can check the list of approved formats for your country/region.
Submit your Health Declaration form. All travelers must fill up the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online before your arrival in Singapore
Download the TraceTogether app. All short-term visitors MUST download the TraceTogether app for contact tracing. Children aged 0-6 are exempted from this
Departing for Singapore
Prepare all your pre-boarding documents for checking. Make sure to have the following documents below in physical/hard copy or electronic/soft copy to be presented upon arrival
Arrival in Singapore
Clear Arrival Immigration. Once cleared, you’ll be given an e-Pass that stated your period of stay via email. Your passport won’t be stamped anymore.