IMPACT – HIGH

Singapore has announced that officials will issue stay-home notices to all travelers who have been in an ASEAN country, Japan, Switzerland or the United Kingdom in the past 14 days. The measure is being taken in an effort to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Singapore’s COVID-19-related entry restrictions are now as follows:

  • Hubei Province. Short-term visitors, Singapore residents and long-term pass holders who have been in Hubei Province in China in the past 14 days are not permitted to enter or transit through Singapore.
  • Mainland China (excluding Hubei Province), France, Germany, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain. Short-term visitors who have been in any of these countries in the past 14 days are not permitted to enter or transit through Singapore. Singapore residents and long-term pass holders will be issued a 14-day stay-home notice.
  • ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Short-term visitors, Singapore residents and long-term pass holders who have been to any of these countries in the past 14 days will be issued a 14-day stay-home notice. They will also be asked to provide proof of accommodation in Singapore and may be tested for COVID-19 even if they do not have symptoms. ASEAN countries (besides Singapore) are: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
  • Additional information: In addition to the inbound restrictions, Singapore’s Ministry of Health said Sunday that Singaporeans are advised to postpone all non-essential travel abroad. This advisory will remain in effect for 30 days, at which point it will be reviewed.

Analysis & Comments: Singapore continues to take steps to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Employers are advised to account for affected travelers and rearrange travel schedules accordingly. Those planning nonessential travel out of Singapore are urged to reconsider doing so at this time.

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