Doppy

Does anyone know if the automated clearance gates can be used rather than going to the immigration desks at this point or is everyone forced to go to the desks?

I am registered for Singapore's trusted traveler program, although it now looks like that service is available to anyone from the US and other select countries.

a5un

Automated gates can be used. Remember to remove your mask before the face recognition camera. Otherwise, it'll fail and you'll be sent to the desks.

emcampbe

Can anyone confirm whether one is required to download TraceTogether still, or if they have dispensed that requirement to enter Singapore. Ie, will the airline check at boarding, and will immigration want to see it.

i had last checked in April, and believe it was still required then. I know TT is not being used in general in SG anymore (ie, in order to eat at restaurants, etc.), but am kind of unclear as to whether it is required to have the app and immigration still checks for it.

Coming in in mid-June, flying most of the way Air Canada and transiting in NRT to NH into SIN. ACs travel requirements still seems to list it as a ‘required’ contract tracing app, though checking United’s site (which uses Timatic) doesn’t seem to say it’s required. SafeTravels Singapore site doesn’t seem to list it in the steps to enter guide, but refers to it as required for travelers in the FAQ.

Just want to make sure what will be required when we board, and when we speak to immigration.

quirrow

Was in Singapore the last 2 weeks. No mention of the app by immigration authorities, and the app is virtually no longer in use since it is no longer mandatory to scan to enter enclosed places.

FlyingSloth

What is the COVID "first result"?

Cryofern

"test result"
funky autocorrect, I'm guessing

lsquare

Sorry, it was autocorrect from my phone.

HB7

Can anyone flying to/from Singapore recently say how the mask situation was on the flight? Is this heavily enforced?

Further, any idea if the mask requirement will be removed anytime soon. I feel like Singapore may keep this in place for months or much longer.

a5un

Flew into SIN early May on UA1 from SFO. Mask is mandatory in the plane per the announcement, but enforcement is non-existent. I feel asleep with my mask dangling on 1 ear and no one said a thing. Maybe this is due to the crew is from US, thus nobody cares anymore.
Flew out of SIN on UA2; mask is optional as soon as plane door is closed and pushed off from the gate.

Doppy

Well they removed the outdoor mask mandate in Singapore a few weeks ago, so that's some movement, but I don't think the indoor or airplane mandates are going away anytime soon. And you must consider that the culture in SG is very different, there are no people making scenes or protesting in the streets about masks.

emcampbe

right. That is my understanding as well. Just a bit concerned that AC will ask for it at boarding, even though we don’t really need it. Despite departing on AC, they don’t fly to SIN themselves, so transiting in NRT to NH, who I assume will know the correct rules.

has anyone else been asked to show they have the app at boarding at origin, even if connecting to SIN? I actually downloaded back when it was required, but don’t want to have to for wife and daughter, who we might have to use an old, inactive phone for if we absolutely need to show it, even though I’m pretty certain we won’t need it to enter anywhere, or even for immigration.

maalloc

Never in the past 6 months, even when it was heavily used there.
But it's the typical YMMV situation, depending on your airline and the check-in clerk's mood...

Doppy

Some United agents were recently asking at check in if you had the app but not verifying. Just be prepared to spend 30 seconds downloading it if someone does ask to see it predeparture - this is not a big deal.

Scifience

No one has asked me in multiple trips; my co-workers have had the same experience. If you're the unlucky ones who for some reason is, take the 20 seconds to download from the App Store while standing at the gate. You will be asked for proof of vaccination and of having filled out the electronic arrival card.

Singapore is more or less back to normal. You do not need TraceTogether anymore; you can use the automated immigration gates again; and no one will hassle you about anything Covid-related as long as you wear a mask indoors.

ESpen36

The automated immigration gates....is that still only for Singaporeans, PRs, and U.S. Citizens who are approved for the Trusted Traveler Programme (with the big passport stamp)? Or can all citizens of select passport citizenships use the e-gates like in UK?