Additional vaccinations to be required for foreign dependent children

IMPACT – MEDIUM

What is the change? Singapore will require two new vaccinations from dependent children who are applying for long-term passes.

What does the change mean? Beginning in February, foreign-born children up to the age of 12 who are applying for a Dependant’s Pass, Long Term Visit Pass, or Student’s Pass will be required to show proof of vaccination against diphtheria and measles.

• Implementation time frame: February 2019.
• Visas/permits affected: Dependant’s Pass, Long Term Visit Pass, and Student’s Pass.
• Business impact: Expatriate families with foreign-born children up to the age of 12 should be informed of the new requirement.

Analysis & Comments: Foreign employees should plan to present proof of their children’s immunization records including the measles and diphtheria vaccinations. Those seeking an exemption from the new requirement will need to obtain a physician-certified document and submit it to Singapore’s Health Promotion Board.

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