SINGAPORE (April 13): Singapore will lift the health declaration requirement for travellers arriving via land checkpoints, in particular for those who commute across the border daily for employment and studies, effective Friday (April 15).

On its website on Wednesday, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said this is to provide greater convenience for fully vaccinated Singapore residents — citizens and permanent residents — and long-term pass (LTP) holders given the volume of traffic at these checkpoints.

However, they have to meet some conditions. For those who get vacccinated in Singapore, their vaccination status must be reflected in the TraceTogether and/or HealthHub apps.

Meanwhile, for those who get vaccinated outside the republic, their vaccination records must be transmitted to Singapore's Ministry of Health system upon their first entry.

Those in both categories must not have travel history to any country/region in the restricted category in the past seven days.

Since March 27, 2020, all travellers arriving in Singapore, including Singapore residents and LTP holders, must submit a health declaration before proceeding with immigration clearance.

The health declaration is to be submitted via the SG Arrival Card e-service, which is available on the ICA's website or mobile application.

As for all other travellers arriving via land checkpoints, they are still required to submit a health declaration via the SG Arrival Card e-service within three days prior to their arrival in the city state.

This includes non-fully vaccinated Singapore residents and LTP holders, and all short-term visitors, as well as all travellers who have travel history to any country/region in the restricted category in the past seven days, according to the ICA.

It noted that the health declaration requirement continues to apply to all travellers, including Singapore residents and LTP holders, arriving via air or sea.