COVID SITUATIONAL UPDATE BY COUNTRY AS OF 15 MARCH 2022
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COVID SITUATIONAL UPDATE BY COUNTRY AS OF 15 MARCH 2022
For Singapore Residents and Long-term Pass Holders
To manage travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers entering Singapore will be
subject to health-related protocols that are calibrated based on the traveller’s
vaccination status and travel history.
SINGAPORE Singapore Citizens (SC) and Permanent Residents (PRs) can enter Singapore from any
BORDER CONTROL overseas country/region without an Entry Approval. However, SC/PRs should read the
requirements of the relevant SafeTravel Lanes below, as they will be subject to
administrative and health measures corresponding with their travel history and
MEASURES SafeTravel Lane used.
1.Returning Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident Lane – Prevailing health
measures apply including Stay Home Notice, depending on travel history. Travellers
who do not fulfil Vaccinated Travel Lane requirements will be subject to these
prevailing measures by default.
Non-SC/PR spouse or family members of an SC/PR should refer to the sections for Long
Term Pass Holders or Short-Term Visitors.
To tackle the COVID-19 situation, many countries have imposed entry restrictions and
border closures. Please refer to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel
Centre website when planning your travel routes.
•Check the MFA website for the latest travel advisories to other countries/regions
•Check with the immigration authority or embassy of the destination country/region on
the relevant health requirements imposed on travellers from Singapore, such as Pre-
Departure Tests to be taken.
Singapore Covid situation update as of 15 Mar 2022 Confirmed cases 964K Deaths 1,159 4.93M (86.8%) of population has been fully vaccinated as of 7 Mar 22.
SOUTH EAST ASIA COVID SITUATION UPDATE AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS as of 15 March 2022
Malaysia Covid situation update as of 15 Mar 2022 Confirmed cases 3.87M Deaths 33,994 25.8M (79.6%) of population fully vaccinated to date. Malaysia will reopen its borders to international visitors from April 1, allowing travellers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter the country without quarantine. Passengers who have been infected with COVID-19 and have been fully vaccinated are not required to undergo a compulsory quarantine upon arrival in Malaysia. Meanwhile, those who have been partially vaccinated or unvaccinated will be subject to the mandatory quarantine of seven (7) days at the quarantine station. For specific information or details concerning the entry requirements to Malaysia, travellers should check with the relevant authorities of Malaysia. Travellers are also strongly advised to read the "Departing from Singapore" page for the latest travel advisories including how to obtain pre-departure tests in Singapore and digital test and vaccination certificates for overseas use.
Indonesia Covid situation update as of 15 Mar 2022 Confirmed cases 5.91 M Deaths 153K 152M (55.5%) of population fully vaccinated to date. Indonesia has allowed all foreign travelers with valid visas to enter the country. However, they will need to show proof of vaccination and undergo quarantine. If the traveler has only received only one dose of vaccination, then they must quarantine for 7 x 24hrs. However, if the traveler has been double or triple vaccinated, the quarantine period is 1 x 24hrs. Foreigner travelers must have health insurance (coverage of at least US$25,000) and can cover the needs for COVID-19 treatment.
Philippines Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 3.67M
Deaths 57,625
64.7M (59%) people have been
fully vaccinated to date.
• Travelers are required to provide
proof of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR
test result taken a maximum of 48
hours before departure from the
origin country to the Philippines.
• Travelers are required to complete
the One Health Pass form a maximum
of 3 days before their arrival in the
Philippines.
• Vaccinated travelers aged 12 years
and older must have received all
vaccine doses required at least 2
weeks before travel. Travelers must
have a vaccination certificate that can
be verified by Philippine authorities
as valid or authentic.
• Fully vaccinated travelers are not
required to quarantine on arrival in
the Philippines but they must self-
monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 7
days, with the day of arrival being the
first day.
Timor Leste Covid situation update as of 15 Mar 2022 Confirmed cases 22,789 Deaths 129 573K (43.5%) of population have been fully vaccinated to date. International travel to Timor- Leste is permitted for vaccinated travelers. There are exemptions for nonvaccinated citizens and residents. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed. Travelers must present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine. Those without proof of vaccination and testing will be subject to quarantine for 14 days. Proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on departure. Although restrictions are gradually lifting, they may be re- introduced at any time and preventative health measures remain encouraged.
INDOCHINA COVID SITUATION UPDATE AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS as of 15 March 2022
Thailand Covid situation update as of 15 Mar 2022 Confirmed cases 3.25M Deaths 23,918 49.9M (71.5%) of population have been fully vaccinated to date. Fully vaccinated Singaporean citizens are eligible to enter and stay through quarantine-free Sandbox programs. Travelers from Singapore who prefer to have a quarantine-free stay upon arrival in Thailand are to book SHA+ hotel and stay there for at least 7 days. Those Singaporean citizens who arrive in Bangkok or Pattaya are required to undergo a mandatory state quarantine or the Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ). They are required to stay for the required number of days depending on their vaccination status: COVID-19 insurance is essential for the protection of passengers in the event of an emergency situation relating to Covid-19 occurring within Thailand. If a traveler is infected with the virus It will cover all of a traveler’s medical expenses, including medicines, treatments, and professional care, as well as transportation.
Vietnam Covid situation
update as of 15 March 2022
Confirmed cases 6.55M
Death 41,545
77.6M (79.7%) of population have
been fully vaccinated to date.
• The Vietnam government has
reinstated its pre-COVID-19 visa
policies. Under these visa policies,
Singaporeans can enter Vietnam
without visa for up to 30 days.
• Travellers to Vietnam must comply
with all local health and
immigration regulations, which
include: (i) present a negative RT-
PCR/RT-LAMP COVID-19 test result
taken within 72 hours or
professionally-administered ART
within 24 hours prior to departure
for Vietnam; (ii) submit an online
health declaration
at https://tokhaiyte.vn/ prior to
arrival, (iii) download and use
Vietnam's COVID-19 mobile
application (PC-COVID) while in
Vietnam; (iv) monitor health for 10
days after entry and report to local
health authorities if COVID-19
symptoms arise.Nepal Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 978K
Deaths 11,950
18.5M (63.7%) of the population
have been fully vaccinated to date.
• In view of the ongoing COVID-19
situation, all travellers entering
Nepal are required to show proof
of full COVID-19 vaccination or
produce a negative COVID-19 RT-
PCR test completed no more than
72 hours prior to departure.
• Travelers are not required to
quarantine on arrival in Nepal.
• Non-vaccinated or partially
vaccinated passengers are also
required to show a pre-approved
visa and proof of a hotel booking
that allows at least ten days of
quarantine in Nepal.
• Travellers are required to purchase
travel insurance that covers
health, immediate crisis, or rescue
for the duration of travel, and
complete an online International
Travel Arrival form.Myanmar Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 607K
Deaths 19,414
21.4M (39.4%) of population have
been fully vaccinated to date.
• In view of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Myanmar has suspended all visa-
free privileges and issuance of
visas.
• International commercial
passenger flights to and from
Myanmar remain banned. Only
relief flights, all-cargo flights,
medical evacuation flights and
special flights approved by the
Myanmar Department of Civil
Aviation are exempted.
• Myanmar is not open to tourists.
Myanmar's entry restrictions mean
that foreign travelers cannot enter
at this time. Tourism is not
permitted. Foreigners with
compelling reasons to travel must
get entry permission from the
Myanmar Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.Cambodia Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 134K
Deaths 3,048
13.9M (83%) of population have
been fully vaccinated to date.
• Travellers to Cambodia do not
have to take pre-departure and
on-arrival tests for COVID-19. To
be exempted from quarantine,
fully vaccinated travellers are
required to show proof of
vaccination on arrival in
Cambodia, including dates and
types of vaccinations taken
• All travellers are strongly
encouraged to purchase COVID-
19 medical insurance prior to
arrival, and self-test regularly
before travelling and while in
Cambodia.SOUTH ASIA COVID SITUATION UPDATE AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS as of 15 March 2022
India Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 43M
Deaths 516K
815M (59.1%) of population fully
vaccinated to date.
• Travellers from Singapore will be
able to fly into India without
having to serve quarantine.
• Fully vaccinated travelers from a
country with approved
vaccination certificates must
provide a vaccination certificate
issued in one of these countries
to be exempt from presenting
proof of a negative pre-
departure COVID-19 test result.
• Fully vaccinated travelers are
required to complete an Air
Suvidha self-declaration form
online a maximum of 72 hours
before departure to India.
Travelers must upload their
COVID-19 vaccination certificate
during the process.
• Given that travel guidelines can
change regularly, and there may
be additional state-level
requirements imposed,
travellers to India are advised to
check the entry requirements
imposed by the Indian
authorities at the official
website of the Indian Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare
at https://www.mohfw.gov.in.Sri Lanka Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar
2022
Confirmed cases 657K
Deaths 16,415
14.3M (65.5%) of population
fully vaccinated to date.
• All visitors to Sri Lanka are to
apply for a visa online
through eta.gov.lk prior to
departure.
• Fully vaccinated travellers
are not subject to on-arrival
PCR tests or quarantine.
• Non-vaccinated travellers
are required to pre-pay for
mandatory on-arrival PCR
testsat visitsrilanka.gov.lk
and are permitted to stay at
approved hotels and are
permitted to visit approved
tourist sites.
• Non-vaccinated travellers
are limited to a stay not
exceeding 13 nights, or 14
days.
In view of the ongoing COVID-19
situation, you may wish to refer
to the website of the Sri Lanka
Tourism Promotion Bureau
(SLTPB)
at https://www.srilanka.travel/h
elloagain/ for information on
entry restrictions.EAST ASIA COVID SITUATION UPDATE AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS as of 15 March 2022
Mongolia Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 916K
Deaths 2,177
2.17M (66.3%) of population fully
vaccinated to date.
• International travel to
Mongolia is permitted for fully
vaccinated Singaporeans.
• Travelers are not required to
provide proof of a negative
COVID-19 test result to enter
Mongolia.
• Travelers are not required to
quarantine upon arrival in
Mongolia.
• No visa is required when
traveling to Mongolia on a
passport issued by SingaporeJapan Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 5.86M
Deaths 26,462
100M (79.8%) of population
fully vaccinated to date.
• Japan is considering
raising the daily cap on
overseas arrivals to
10,000 from the current
7,000 starting in April.
• Foreign tourists are still
not allowed entry
• The ban will be relaxed
only for work and study -
not for leisure.
• It is undecided when
regular tourists will again
be able to enter the
country.Mainland China Covid
situation update as of
15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 121K
Deaths 4,636 (as at 1 Feb 21)
1.23B (87.4%)of the population
have been fully vaccinated to
date.
• Singaporeans and residents of
Singapore may travel to Mainland
China, although travellers are still
advised to check the entry
requirements imposed by China
and take the necessary
precautionary measures.
• As China moves into its third year
of the pandemic, it is firmly
sticking to its zero-Covid-
19 policy, ordering lockdowns
and mass testing in a bid to
completely eliminate the virus.
• Travellers from Singapore to
China are required to apply for a
green health declaration code
with the “HDC” mark from the
PRC Embassy. They are also
required to upload the
vaccination records generated
from Health Hub as well as their
nucleic acid and N protein
antibody test or IgM antibody
test results
• Singaporeans who travel to
China outside of Fast Lane
arrangements, or those currently
in China and considering travel to
other
provinces/municipalities within
China, may be subject to home or
hotel quarantine for 14 days or
more, depending on the
province/municipality that they
are travelling to.Taiwan Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 21,402
Deaths 853
18.1M (76.9%) of population have
been fully vaccinated to date.
• Taiwan's Centres for Disease
Control announced a
temporary ban on all foreign
nationals entering, or
transiting in Taiwan with the
exception of residents.
• Short-term travellers who are
allowed to enter Taiwan are
required to serve a 14-day
quarantine in a hotel. All
passengers travelling to Taiwan
are required to present a
certificate of negative COVID-
19 RT-PCR test prior to
boarding.
• There will be an additional 7
days of self-health
management after the 14-day
quarantine.Hong Kong Covid situation
update as of 15 Mar 2022
Confirmed cases 648K
Deaths 4568
5.41M (72.3%) of total population
have been fully vaccinated to date.
• Most international travelers are
not allowed to enter Hong Kong.
• The Hong Kong SAR Government
announced that from 5 February
2022, the compulsory quarantine
period for inbound travellers
from overseas places will be
adjusted to 14 days in
designated quarantine hotels
(DQHs), followed by a seven days
of self-monitoring. All overseas
places, including Singapore, will
be specified as Group A specified
places.
• Non-Hong Kong residents
travelling from Singapore, and
who have not been fully
vaccinated, are not allowed to
board flights for Hong Kong.• Singapore is committed to reopening its economy and borders to the rest of the
world. The continued opening of the vaccinated travel lanes (VTLs) for quarantine-
free travel with more than 20 countries in spite of the global surge in Covid-19
cases reflects this commitment. The country will also extend VTLs to more
countries when the situation permits. Singapore is committed to do its part to
resume global air travel as many countries are relaxing travel restrictions
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