It has been interesting to watch Singapore’ tourism reopening. The country at first took a zero tolerance approach towards coronavirus, and kept its borders mostly closed. However, with the country having achieved a high vaccination rate, borders have reopened as part of the vaccinated travel lane (VTL) concept. While this continues to be available, some major restrictions have just been added.
Singapore’s new coronavirus testing requirement
When Singapore’s vaccinated travel plane concept launched, the idea was that travelers could visit quarantine-free with a basic testing requirement. Specifically, travelers needed to get a pre-departure PCR test within 48 hours of departure to Singapore, plus a further test upon arrival in Singapore.
With fears of a new coronavirus variant, Singapore is greatly increasing its testing requirement for travelers. Those arriving as part of the VTL concept now need to take the following additional tests:
- As of December 2, 2021, Singapore is…