Enhanced testing protocols for arrivals from midnight tomorrow

To step up detection and containment of the Omicron variant until more information is available, Singapore will be enhancing its testing protocols for travellers arriving in the Republic after 11.59pm tomorrow.

- Adeline Tan

These measures will continue for four weeks, and will be reviewed and extended if necessary.

Here is what you need to know:

PRE-DEPARTURE TEST FOR ALL AIR TRAVELLERS

• All air travellers entering or transiting through Singapore must undergo a pre-departure test within the two days before their departure for Singapore and must obtain a negative result.

• This requirement includes travellers from Category I countries and regions, which include Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan.

• Either a reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test or a professionally administered antigen rapid test (ART) result will be accepted as a valid pre-departure test for countries and regions in Category I to III.

• Only RT-PCR test results will be accepted for Category IV countries and regions.