Traveller quarantines extended to 21 days as COVID-19 cases increase

Singapore tightens border measures against more countries and has increased the mandatory quarantine period.

Singapore has tightened border measures as more countries suffer from a new wave of COVID-19 infections.

The Ministry of Health announced that Stay Home Notices (SHNs) for travellers from high risk countries or regions would be increased from 14 days to 21 days, starting tomorrow, May 7.

Travellers who stayed in Fiji and Vietnam in the past consecutive 21 days before arrival to Singapore will be subjected to a 21-day SHN, with the option to serve the last week at their place of residence.

Those who travelled from the UK, South Africa, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka would have to complete their 21-day SHNs at dedicated SHN facilities.

Travellers who are currently serving their respective 14-day SHNs who have yet to complete it before May 7 will have to serve the additional 7 days.

In addition, long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history, including transit, to Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Stri Lanka will not be allowed entry or transit through Singapore.

Travellers with a recent travel history to Thailand are also required to serve 14-day SHNs at dedicated facilities.

As of May 4, there was a total of 396 active COVID-19 cases in Singapore, with locally transmitted infections increasing.