Please see PAL updates regarding the following:
1. Updates on Border Measures and Travel Insurance for Passengers Arriving into Singapore
2. Update on Travel Restrictions and Mandatory Requirements for Arriving Passengers in Indonesia
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1. UPDATES ON BORDER MEASURES AND TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR PASSENGERS ARRIVING INTO SINGAPORE
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce of Singapore has placed more stringent measures to manage the risk of importation and onward local transmission from travelers given the resurgence of COVID-19 cases around the world.
ON-ARRIVAL TESTING FOR TRAVELERS
Currently, Singapore requires all travelers who are not Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Permanent Residents (PRs), and who have recent travel history to high-risk countries/regions, to take a COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test within 72 hours before departure. These travelers are then required to serve their Stay-Home Notice (SHN) upon arrival in Singapore, and they are tested at the end of their SHN.
Given the emergence of new virus variants and the worsening COVID-19 situation around the world, SG has placed additional border control measures for all travelers. In particular, from 24 January 2021, 2359 hours, all travelers including Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will need to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival in Singapore. The prevailing Stay-Home-Notice requirements, including the PCR test at the end of the SHN, will continue.
To expedite the COVID-19 PCR test at the airport, travelers are strongly encouraged to register and pre-pay for their on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test prior to departing for Singapore at https://safetravel.changiairport.com
For reference, please check Summary Table on SHN and swab requirements and procedures for travelers to Singapore here:
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/files/SHN-and-swab-summary.pdf
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/arriving/overview
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Currently, short-term visitors entering Singapore under the Air Travel Pass (ATP) and Reciprocal Green Lanes (RGLs) are required to bear the full costs of medical treatment, should they be suspected of being infected with COVID-19 or require medical treatment for COVID-19 while in Singapore.
With effect from 31 January 2021, 2359 hours, visitors applying to enter Singapore under the ATP and RGLs will need to have travel insurance for their COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalization costs in Singapore, with a minimum coverage of S$30,000. The travel insurance will help them pay for the costs of their medical treatment in Singapore. The visitors can purchase the travel insurance from Singapore-based or overseas insurers. A list of available insurance products can be found at the SafeTravel website.
2. UPDATE ON TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AND MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ARRIVING PASSENGERS IN INDONESIA
The Indonesia Government has extended entry restrictions until February 8, 2021 and shall impose the following travel restrictions:
Non-Indonesian nationals holding a legal and valid Visa and/or Stay Permit will be allowed to enter the Indonesian Territory through designated Immigration Border Controls after undergoing the health protocol procedure.
Visa and/or Stay Permit consist of:
– Official Visa;
– Diplomatic Visa;
– Official Stay Permit;
– Diplomatic Stay Permit;
– Service Stay Permit
– Temporary Stay Permit (KITAS); and
– Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP)
The Minister temporarily suspends to grant a Visitor Visa exemption and Visa on Arrival to non-Indonesian nationals until the Covid-19 pandemic is declared over by the ministry or agency mitigating the Covid-19 outbreak.
The temporary suspension of Visitor Visa Exemption is not applicable for crew members arriving by their transports.
Diplomatic Visa and Official Visa exemption are arranged by the minister administering government affairs in foreign affairs.
COVID-19 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Effective immediately, ALL passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result valid for 3 days (3×24 hours) prior to arrival.
– Passenger must have a health certificate in English issued by the health authorities of their respective country that is issued within 3 days (3×24 hours), states that the passenger is free from COVID-19
– This does not apply to infants and children below 12 years old.
– Passengers must be tested at a government-accredited COVID-19 health facility: https://hfsrb.doh.gov.ph
Mandatory Quarantine for all incoming passengers. Upon arrival, they undergo re-test and quarantine for 5 days in a designated hotel. On the 5th day they will again undergo PCR test with same day result. This applies to all including transit passengers for domestic destination.
The Indonesian Government shall cover for the costs of 5 days quarantine and PCR test for INDONESIAN Citizen Foreigners will be required to undergo 5 days hotel quarantine plus PCR test, at their own expense.
Please refer to Indonesian Government’s official website https://www.covid19.go.id/ for further details and latest updates.
You may also check PAL’s official website for updates on travel restrictions:
https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home/covid-19/DepartingFromThePH/Indonesia
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