On June 15, Singapore changed immigration rules to gradually reopen international tourism. These adjustments depend on the current situation of Covid-19 and developments in other countries and territories.

From 23:59 on June 17, all international passengers who have been in the following countries and territories for 14 consecutive days arriving in Singapore will not have to be isolated separately, but able to isolate themselves at home: Vietnam, Australia , Brunei, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, mainland China, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan.

Singapore citizens and long-term permanent residents may need to be isolated at home for 14 days. Holders of a long-term stay card may be able to isolate themselves at home or hotel, and bear all costs incurred. Meanwhile, other passengers will have to stay separately at designated facilities such as hotels, and pay for themselves.

From June 18, all passengers traveling to or leaving Singapore must test Covid-19 as part of the travel expenses during a pandemic. Accordingly, the Covid-19 test fee may be up to SGD 200 (more than VND 3.3 million) while the 14-day isolation period at government-designated facilities is SGD 2000 (about VND 33.4 million). ).

International travelers must test Covid-19 at a designated public health facility before the end of the home isolation period. They will be informed of the time and place via text. Everyone must use a private vehicle or designated vehicle to the testing facility and leave immediately upon completion - avoiding public transportation.

"So far, the government still spends most of the cost of testing and centralized isolation facilities. But considering the future, when we reopen tourism, we want to choose a more sustainable approach." Lawrence Wong, Singapore's Minister for National Development, said.

Singapore will consider facilitating official tourism, with the necessary safeguards, especially for professionals who need to travel frequently to the island. Currently, the country does not allow short-term tourists to enter, except those with special permits from before or coming in the "fast lane" or green lane.