Rules / Procedures for VTL passengers in Singapore
Feb 5, 2022, 7:18 am
#61
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: BOS/SIN
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Posts: 1,803
Here’s another data point - landed at 5am from JFK this week, swabbed at 5.30 and results were in my inbox at 10am. We were the only flight in at that hour so YMMV of course.
Feb 5, 2022, 10:34 am
#62
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: SFO
Programs: United Premier Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 65
Flying into SG this coming Friday for a 4 day stay then off to Maldives. Do they provide clear instructions where to submit your ART after your on arrival PCR? Also, currently booked an appointment with Raffles Medical for my PCR test to the Maldives, which is ~$100, anyone recommend a cheaper alternative for a PCR test? They listed clinics, but it's a pain in the ... to go through each clinic's website.
Also, what's the scene in SG? Full capacity dining or 50%? People mostly mask wearing?
Also, what's the scene in SG? Full capacity dining or 50%? People mostly mask wearing?
Feb 5, 2022, 6:29 pm
#63
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ TPPS/*G, Starlux Explorer, (Almost Lifetime) Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,412
Flying into SG this coming Friday for a 4 day stay then off to Maldives. Do they provide clear instructions where to submit your ART after your on arrival PCR? Also, currently booked an appointment with Raffles Medical for my PCR test to the Maldives, which is ~$100, anyone recommend a cheaper alternative for a PCR test? They listed clinics, but it's a pain in the ... to go through each clinic's website.
Also, what's the scene in SG? Full capacity dining or 50%? People mostly mask wearing?
Also, what's the scene in SG? Full capacity dining or 50%? People mostly mask wearing?
Masks are required everywhere including outdoors (except when exercising). Dining is max 5 people per table. https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19-phase-advisory
Feb 6, 2022, 3:50 am
#64
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SXE
Programs: QF LTG, VA Gold, BA Gold, HH, SFSC
Posts: 502
As a data point I have just arrived in SIN from AU on a VTL flight. The process to get COVID tested was after immigration and was very quick. Whilst I was one of the first off the plane, there were at least 20 desks set up to check details, and a further 20 for the actual test. I was told that afternoons are generally quiet so YMMV.
Feb 7, 2022, 2:22 pm
#66
Join Date: Jun 2020
Programs: FlyingBlue
Posts: 2,424
Recovered pax: beware of immigration delays
I just entered SG as a test-exempted, recovered pax.
For those taking advantage of this new rule, beware: you will get secondary screening at immigration.
It took about 1h from my immigration counter bounce-back to finally going landside. A pretty good deal considering I was among the first to deplane and only saw 5 pax waiting for secondary in front of me. There was about 50 pax waiting behind when leaving - must have been a hell of a wait for them.
Plan your schedule accordingly!
For those taking advantage of this new rule, beware: you will get secondary screening at immigration.
It took about 1h from my immigration counter bounce-back to finally going landside. A pretty good deal considering I was among the first to deplane and only saw 5 pax waiting for secondary in front of me. There was about 50 pax waiting behind when leaving - must have been a hell of a wait for them.
Plan your schedule accordingly!
Feb 9, 2022, 6:44 pm
#67
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: On the road, 24/7/365
Posts: 3,467
Once through the line, it has been great: no testing, no isolation awaiting results.
Feb 10, 2022, 6:40 pm
#68
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: SFO
Programs: United Premier Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 65
Just arrived at my SHN hotel. Overall, pretty smooth customs/immigration process, we had a hiccup with them locating our on arrival covid test payment, but overall pretty organized and straightforward process. As long as you print out everything and are fairly organized it'll be just as smooth of a process. Took my test about an hour ago and said it could take 6-12 hours, so hopefully it won't be 6 hours.
Feb 13, 2022, 11:36 pm
#71
Join Date: Aug 2021
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 348
Am I correct in reading that it's actually possible for me to do a quick trip from the US to Singapore via United as long as I'm vaccinated, since I'll be in quarantine on arrival for only a few hours, until my on-arrival PCR results comes back?
Feb 13, 2022, 11:51 pm
#72
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: SFO
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Can you elaborate what you mean? The United flight from SFO, LAX and EWR are VTL flights and you will need a test to board and a PCR on arrival
Feb 14, 2022, 12:09 am
#73
Join Date: Aug 2021
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 348
Yes that's what I meant, in that I will be allowed to enter Singapore as a tourist, as long as I'm vaccinated and have a pre-trip PCR test, and after arrival, I only have to wait in my hotel for a few hours before being cleared to move around the city.
Feb 14, 2022, 12:17 am
#74
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
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But your general question of is it possible, then the answer is yes. Hopefully I will be out and about in Singapore this time next week.
Feb 14, 2022, 12:55 am
#75
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: SFO
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Posts: 65
As previously said there's quite a bit of paperwork you have to do like the VTP and acquire travel insurance among other things. But it's totally worth it, Singapore is one of my favorite cities and definitely pretty covid safe.