On August 19, the Singapore Department of Health (MOH) outlined the next steps in Singapore’s easing of COVID-19-related measures in a press release.

The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore has in the following article highlighted new measures which include: piloting home isolation for fully vaccinated COVID-19 patients, cautious opening of borders and information on the recognition of vaccinations abroad.

Quoting the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, a summary reads as follows:

Singapore classifies countries / regions into one of four categories, each with differentiated border measures, based on a traveler’s travel history 21 days prior to entering Singapore. Currently, Norway and Denmark fall under category 3.

If the traveler is visiting or transiting through countries / regions of different categories, the most stringent set of requirements among those countries / regions will apply.

Unvaccinated travelers from Norway and Denmark are allowed entry into Singapore, but will be required to undergo a 14-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities (quarantine hotel).

Travelers from Norway and Denmark who are fully vaccinated can request to opt out of dedicated SHN facilities and serve their 14-day SHN in suitable accommodation of their choice if they meet certain criteria. The ICA stated the following regarding unvaccinated children: “Unvaccinated minors (ie under the age of 12 this calendar year) traveling with their vaccinated parents to Singapore are permitted to serve their HNS with their parents at their accommodation.”

This regulation was implemented from August 20, 2021.

Holders of a work pass and long-term visit pass still need an entry permit issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to travel to Singapore. Borders are still closed for regular short-term visitors / tourists from Category III countries.

Please read the full press release from the Ministry of Health here.