Wonder when USA travelers can return to Singapore: News
Oct 10, 2021, 7:39 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2012
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https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/u...ugh-singapore/
at least for now, all transit passengers will be in the transit holding area (segregated from every one else). optionally book a room at the transit hotel
these category 1 countries don't have to be in the holding area, can explore Zone B/C of the transit area (i think the plaza premium lounge is in C)
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at least for now, all transit passengers will be in the transit holding area (segregated from every one else). optionally book a room at the transit hotel
these category 1 countries don't have to be in the holding area, can explore Zone B/C of the transit area (i think the plaza premium lounge is in C)
)
Transit Passengers from Hong Kong SAR, China; Macau SAR, China; Mainland China; and Taiwan, China
This section does not apply to transit passengers from countries/regions which Singapore has unilaterally lifted border restrictions. Passengers from these countries/regions will not have to wait for their connecting flight at the transit holding area. While they will not be allowed to enter any shops during the layover at Changi Airport due to regulatory requirements, they may move freely within their designated zone in the transit departure area.
This section does not apply to transit passengers from countries/regions which Singapore has unilaterally lifted border restrictions. Passengers from these countries/regions will not have to wait for their connecting flight at the transit holding area. While they will not be allowed to enter any shops during the layover at Changi Airport due to regulatory requirements, they may move freely within their designated zone in the transit departure area.
Oct 11, 2021, 7:27 am
#17
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 710
Although I am from UK not USA, I guess the question is the same...
What does it mean when SQ say you need S$50k of medical insurance (COVID cover) to enter the country? Is this covered by your normal travel insurance companies that cover you for £20 online? Or is medical insurance different to travel insurance?
How can a backpacker get such a high level of medical insurance?
What does it mean when SQ say you need S$50k of medical insurance (COVID cover) to enter the country? Is this covered by your normal travel insurance companies that cover you for £20 online? Or is medical insurance different to travel insurance?
How can a backpacker get such a high level of medical insurance?
Oct 11, 2021, 7:58 am
#18
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,279
Although I am from UK not USA, I guess the question is the same...
What does it mean when SQ say you need S$50k of medical insurance (COVID cover) to enter the country? Is this covered by your normal travel insurance companies that cover you for £20 online? Or is medical insurance different to travel insurance?
How can a backpacker get such a high level of medical insurance?
What does it mean when SQ say you need S$50k of medical insurance (COVID cover) to enter the country? Is this covered by your normal travel insurance companies that cover you for £20 online? Or is medical insurance different to travel insurance?
How can a backpacker get such a high level of medical insurance?
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/travelinsurance
not that expensive. Around SIN$60 for 50K coverage for around 2 weeks. But only just cover for COVID 19 related fees.
Oct 11, 2021, 8:24 am
#20
Join Date: Aug 2011
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you can buy from the following 3 insurance companies. Or from your own insurance company (if they cover COVID )
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/travelinsurance
not that expensive. Around SIN$60 for 50K coverage for around 2 weeks. But only just cover for COVID 19 related fees.
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/travelinsurance
not that expensive. Around SIN$60 for 50K coverage for around 2 weeks. But only just cover for COVID 19 related fees.
So it seems I would still need my own travel insurance (from the UK) to cover other stuff, the link you gave will be just for the important mandatory COVID stuff.
Ok, so that's a bit clearer, and thankfully not as expensive as I feared.
Oct 11, 2021, 9:29 am
#21
Join Date: Jun 2017
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i only check pricing for one of the company. Not sure the other two have any cheaper rate Pls do check.
Oct 11, 2021, 4:43 pm
#22
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Only if you survive all 3 tests will you be able to relax and enjoy your trip as if you test positive on any of them its off to quarantine.
And I note that only one of the three daily Singapore airlines flights from LHR is a VTL flight - the 10.55am departure which unsuprisingly is commanding a much higher fare than the other two which will still require mandatory 14 day quarantine (as they presumably will include travellers connecting from non approved countries). You can of course fly via Frankfurt or Paris or Copenhagen - also on the approved list - but of course middle eastern airlines requiring stopovers there are also ruled out.
Oct 11, 2021, 5:08 pm
#23
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More of a barrier will be the on arrival PCR test which costs around 200 SGD or £100 - with a further PCR test required at a dedicated test centre in the city on days 3 and 7.
Only if you survive all 3 tests will you be able to relax and enjoy your trip as if you test positive on any of them its off to quarantine.
And I note that only one of the three daily Singapore airlines flights from LHR is a VTL flight - the 10.55am departure which unsuprisingly is commanding a much higher fare than the other two which will still require mandatory 14 day quarantine (as they presumably will include travellers connecting from non approved countries). You can of course fly via Frankfurt or Paris or Copenhagen - also on the approved list - but of course middle eastern airlines requiring stopovers there are also ruled out.
Only if you survive all 3 tests will you be able to relax and enjoy your trip as if you test positive on any of them its off to quarantine.
And I note that only one of the three daily Singapore airlines flights from LHR is a VTL flight - the 10.55am departure which unsuprisingly is commanding a much higher fare than the other two which will still require mandatory 14 day quarantine (as they presumably will include travellers connecting from non approved countries). You can of course fly via Frankfurt or Paris or Copenhagen - also on the approved list - but of course middle eastern airlines requiring stopovers there are also ruled out.
Oct 11, 2021, 5:37 pm
#24
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 33
Sorry didn't realise those requirements were being removed from 18 October.
Full guidelines are here!
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/re...ts-and-process
Oct 11, 2021, 7:58 pm
#25
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And I note that only one of the three daily Singapore airlines flights from LHR is a VTL flight - the 10.55am departure which unsuprisingly is commanding a much higher fare than the other two which will still require mandatory 14 day quarantine (as they presumably will include travellers connecting from non approved countries).
Oct 13, 2021, 5:32 pm
#26
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need to have travel insurance for their COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs in Singapore, with a minimum coverage of S$30,000.
From my reading, it's not necessary if you already have health insurance that covers world-wide. Perhaps just a confirmation letter from your current insurer to be sure. $60 for such a low level of coverage and short duration seems to be excessive.