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Travellers should refer to the  ICA website  for the latest information on travelling to/from or transiting through Singapore. Residents of Singapore intending to depart Singapore are strongly advised to check the latest  MOH Travel Advisory  for outbound travel. For the latest updates on Singapore's COVID-19 situation, please refer to the MOH website at  https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19 .   

Travel Requirements to India

All travellers should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against COVID-19 in their country .  Given that travel guidelines can change regularly, and there may be additional state-level requirements imposed, travellers to India are advised to refer to the official website of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, at   https://www.mohfw.gov.in .

You may wish to refer to the official website of the India Ministry of Home Affairs at https://www.mha.gov.in for detailed information on COVID-19 restrictions in different states in India. You may also wish to refer to the official website of the Indian Bureau of Immigration at https://boi.gov.in/ . 

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Singaporeans are required to obtain a visa before travelling to India. There should be at least six months' validity on your passport on the expected date of departure from India. As visa requirements often change at short notice, we advise you to contact your travel agency, or the High Commission of India in Singapore for up-to-date information.

e-Visa Facility for Entry into India – The Indian e-Visa is valid for entry through 284 designated airports and 5 designated seaports. However, Indian e-Visa holders can exit from any of the authorised Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India.  This Indian e-Visa is an addition to the existing Visa services.  Singaporeans need to apply for the electronic Visa (e-Visa) prior to arrival, i.e. submit your Indian visa forms online and secure the necessary approval before departing for India. Upon arrival in India, travellers on the e-Visa would need to proceed to a “Visa on Arrival” counter at the airport to get their visa stamped on their passport. Please refer to the Indian Visa Online website for more information, and beware of fake websites that claim to offer visa services.

There are several types of visas issued for travel to India, such as Tourist, Business, and Medical visas.  The validity of all visas commences from the date of issue of the visa and not the date of arrival in India.  You should ensure that you obtain the right visa for your travel purposes. 

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• One (for DOI application) or two (for passport applications) passport-sized photographs. Instant photographs are acceptable.
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• Relevant fees for the application.
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Telephone: 91-11-2671-1348, 2671-1384

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Crime and motor accidents:  The rate of crime and motor accidents in India are high.  Travellers should pay close attention to their personal security at all times and monitor the local news on information regarding security risks.  Precautions that travellers can take include:

• Avoid isolated or unlit areas, including city streets, village lanes and beaches.
• Do not accept food or drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended.
• Do not leave your belongings unattended at all times, and pay close attention particularly in crowded areas.
• Travel in well-maintained vehicles with seatbelts.
• Avoid travelling alone on public transport, autos, taxis and rickshaws, particularly at night.

Travel for women in India:  Women should exercise caution when travelling in India.  Women tend to receive unwanted attention in the form of verbal and physical harassment by individuals or groups of men.  There have been sexual assaults on female visitors in tourist areas. Women travellers should respect local dress codes and customs.  Avoid travelling alone, even in major cities and at tourist sites.  Choose safe modes of transport, and arrange airport transfers before arrival.   

Terrorism and civil unrest: In November 2008, terrorists attacked a number of sites in Mumbai, including luxury hotels, a railway station and a restaurant.  Over 160 people were killed and scores wounded. A Singapore citizen was also killed.  Terrorist attacks in India can happen with little or no warning.  Terrorists have targeted popular tourist areas.  In addition, violent protests and demonstrations occur sporadically and often spontaneously.  Travellers should exercise vigilance and minimise risks:

• Monitor the news for new or emerging threats.
• Heed official warnings seriously and avoid areas identified as possible areas of attack.
• Stay clear of all demonstrations, political event rallies, processions and large-scale public gatherings.
• Be particularly vigilant in the period around days of national significance, such as Republic day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August).

Gold, Silver & Jewellery: There are strict regulations governing the carriage of gold, silver and jewellery into India by International travellers. Please refer to the guide for travellers published by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India at https://old.cbic.gov.in/htdocs-cbec/ guide_for_travellers/guide- for-travellers  for information on customs requirements and restrictions. 

Satellite phones: Travellers are advised to ensure that they do not carry satellite phones to India. Satellite phones carried by travellers to India will be detained/confiscated and the traveller may be penalised under the relevant sections of Indian Telegraph Act. Satellite phones are also not permitted to be imported except with a license issued by the WPC wing of Department of Telecommunications. Refer to  https://dot.gov.in/spectrum- management/2457   for details.  For information on customs requirements and restrictions as well as a comprehensive list of dutiable and duty-free goods allowed into India, refer to  https://www.cbic.gov.in/ resources/htdocs-cbec/baggage- rules.pdf .

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India mandates PCR tests for transit passengers through Singapore Changi Airport

Update: India is scrapping pre-departure PCR testing for travellers from (and through) Singapore on 13th February 2023. See here for details .

Last week India introduced a surprise requirement for all international arriving travellers from six Asian countries, including Singapore, to once again have a negative pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of departure, a mandate first dropped way back in February 2022.

The policy change came about “in the context of the evolving trajectory of COVID-19 in some countries, especially China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Japan” , according to health officials in India, leaving many bemused how Singapore made it to the list, with cases here at their lowest level in over a year.

Indeed Singapore was recording daily COVID-19 case totals some 12 times higher than it is now back in February 2022, when India dropped the pre-departure test requirements for travellers from the Lion City!

Adding to the confusion, the news was announced only 24 hours after the Indian High Commission  officially denied reports  that travellers from Singapore would be included in the list of those requiring a pre-departure test to travel to India – which turned out to be completely false.

Transit passengers are now included

Originally, transit passengers were not included in the remit, with airports in India happily telling travellers there was no need to be tested if they were originating in a non-high risk country, and merely passing through the transit area of an airport in a high risk country en-route to India.

Singapore Airlines had the same travel advice on its website, with no tests required, for example, when flying from Sydney to Delhi via Singapore with the carrier.

That situation has now changed , with India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare clarifying that transiting in one of the high-risk countries like Singapore, even without clearing immigration, means the pre-departure PCR test requirement is imposed on the traveller.

“As per revised guidelines, a mandatory requirement for pre-departure RT-PCR testing (to be conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey) has been introduced for passengers in all international flights from [high risk] countries. “This will also apply to transiting passengers through the [high risk] countries irrespective of their originating countries before coming to any Indian airport.” India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

In other words, any transit though Singapore Changi Airport now triggers the requirement for a pre-departure PCR test when travelling to India as your final destination, even when originating in non-high risk countries like Australia, Indonesia and the USA.

For example if you are travelling from Sydney to Bengaluru on the non-stop Qantas QF67 flight, you will not be required to have a pre-departure PCR test, but if you opt for the Singapore Airlines itinerary from Sydney to Bengaluru via Changi (SQ212 then SQ510), you will require a pre-departure PCR test.

Australia’s current COVID-19 infection rate is double that of Singapore, but that’s (sadly) irrelevant!

This will be an expensive addition to trip costs, particularly for families, with a PCR test in Sydney including a certificate for travel purposes typically costing around AU$80-100.

In the USA, also a low risk country on India’s classification, the impact can be even worse with PCR testing costing upwards of US$180 (S$240)!

The pre-departure PCR test rule now effectively applies to all passengers travelling on board flights operating from high risk countries to India, regardless of their original origin point (if they transited in a high risk country).

Singapore Airlines has already updated its Travel Advisories page to reflect the new policy.

Latest process

The mandatory pre-departure PCR test has to be conducted within 72 hours of departure to India at the first embarkation point, and has been applicable to those arriving in India from 10am on 1st January 2023 .

It applies to those aged 12 or above arriving from and transiting through the following countries:

• South Korea

Affected passengers must complete the Air Suvidha Form  prior to departure, including the requirement to upload the negative RT-PCR test certificate (max. 1MB).

While Delhi Airport runs the Air Suvidha system, it is mandatory for all travellers from high risk countries when arriving at any airport in India on an international flight.

A random 2% of international travellers (aged 12+) will also undergo a PCR test on arrival in India, which applies to all international arrivals, even from low risk countries.

This additional imposition on transit travellers originating in non-high risk countries but travelling via a high risk country en-route to India will see all those using Singapore Airlines via Changi affected , in addition to those using JAL or ANA via Tokyo and Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong, all popular stopover points particularly for those flying from the USA and Australia.

The requirement applies even if you remain wholly inside the transit area at these airports, and regardless of how long or short your connection is.

This will add significant cost for travellers originating in these countries, with some eye-watering PCR test bills typically charged overseas, unlike the wide range of S$50-100 options here in Singapore itself.

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Thanks for the info. We are flying YVR-SIN-MAA next week. Am I right in saying we need a negative PCR test result within 72 hours of our first flight? ie from Vancouver? Thanks!

Yes that’s correct. The test timing should be no more than 72h of your departure from YVR.

This is absolutely nonsensical! As an Indian, traveling in the US now, I have been following the developments back home. After seeing news reports of the New Year celebrations in major cities of India, there’s probably a better case for RT PCR negative certificates from departing air travelers from India than the other way around.

Have cancelled my India business travel until they sort this nonsense out. What a dumb country.

Oops, double post, pls delete

The rule may not make much sense but we dont need dumbf*cks like you in our country too.

Simple solution to a nonsensical government action. DON’T go to India. See how quickly the stance will flip once tourists dry up.

This is bullshit from them. Anyway, just boycott that country like forever

This seems to be another sadistic pleasure idea sitting in cosy corridors of power in India either it should also apply to the Indians also going abroad or it should be withdrawn.

They probably sensed Singapore is in China or part of China, pity the Indians GK 🤣

Singapore is indeed a province of Greater Taiwan.

Idiots sitting in power. If you are originating from non high risk country eg Australia and you did a test within 72 hrs of departing Australia, how would the test capture if you catch something while transmitting high risk country. Can someone with normal IQ working under these idiots explain that the test are useless as they were done before transiting high risk country

Totally agree with this …this is really a nonsensical idea …they could do a test on arrival in Indra if they want…why should we pay an additional cost

Did you have to do the test?

Exactly what I’m thinking. Rt PCR for transit is as useless as a tissue paper in Indian toilets😂

I know right, makes no logical sense

Have cancelled my India business travel until this requirement is removed. India living in 2020 again.

We are flying YVR-SIN-DEL and staying in Singapore for 23 hours (thus leaving the airport) will we need another COVID test from Singapore or will the original one done in Vancouver be suffice? (Our test in Vancouver will cover us for the duration of the trip including the layover in SIN)

Tried calling Singapore Airlines and even they seemed confused!

What is the update Sunny. Please share

We are departing from Australia to India and transiting in Singapore for a few hours. Is the test to be taken 72-hours prior to my flight leaving Australia OR 72-hours prior to my flight departing Singapore to India? Can’t find any information to clarify this.

The test to be taken 72-hours prior to your flight leaving Australia, departure from your originating country. Not to be counted from Singapore, as I understood.

Please read the last 3 lines. https://air-suvidha.org/ Do I Need an Air Suvidha? After the nearly 2-year travel ban, India has reopened the country’s border and welcomed international tourists again. Travelers, however, still must meet some entry requirements, one of which is the necessity to complete the self-declaration form before the trip. Currently, travelers arriving from high-risk countries (China, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, and Japan) who plan soon to visit India must remember to complete the Air Suvidha Self-Declaration and have it ready to show during the border control. Those who are unable to present the confirmation of the Air Suvidha may be denied entry to India. Every traveler needs to have a separate self-declaration form, no matter their age, nationality, or vaccination status. It is possible to submit a group declaration form. Moreover, parents or guardians must complete the Air Suvidha declarations on behalf of any child traveling to India. Completing the form is also mandatory for transit passengers (arriving from high-risk countries), excluding those who will not be passing through immigration clearance.

https://air-suvidha.org/ I’m an Australian transiting through Singapore before arriving in India. Do I need to complete the Air Suvidha Form and provide an RT-PCR test result? According to the latest changes (1st Jan. 2023) in Indian entry restrictions, all international passengers flying from high-risk countries are required to have an RT-PCR test produced 72 hrs prior to departure and submit the Air Suvidha Declaration. These requirements also apply to passengers transiting through high-risk countries (Singapore, China, the Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and Thailand) regardless of the country where their journey starts before coming to any airport in India. Please, however, note that passengers transiting through high-risk countries who will not be crossing immigration are exempted from the requirement to fill out the Air Suvidha and provide a negative test report.

Any update. Did you have to do the test

Whole thing is bullshit. I am double vaccinated and double bolstered. Indian government should have some intelligent course of action than this nonsense. Who knew such great minds come from there but idiots impose policies. Regardless of leaving airport or transiting in Singapore- one is to take PCR test before departing USA? Science is lost these people

You took a shot proven to not work. Pcr test is a scam. So ask yourself. Who is the real idiot here. Even though Indian government is full of morons. I hope you don’t get sick from the vaccine even though you fell for their covid vaccine scam.

Hi Andrew, we will be travelling from Bali to Singapore and then from Singapore to India a day later. Are we allowed to submit a PCR test result from Bali (that will still be within 72 hours before our flight from Singapore)?

Note that we will not be transit passengers. We will be spending a day in Singapore before our flight to India.

Ajay we’re in the same boat. Please let me know what happens. [email protected]

You are not a transit passenger, so you need to take PCR in Singapore. There’s express PCR option in clinics, you can get results within 4 to 6 hours.

The information in Indian Govt website, does not clearly specify where the rtpcr test should be taken if transit through high risk country. The airlines website does mention that the test should be from city of origin. But not mentioned in Indian Gov site. Could the expectation be something else ? I asked this here : https://twitter.com/abhivij/status/1617819018601324546?s=20&t=oy2msDoON6AQNTYSH6w2qQ

Has anyone travelled recently from the US or Canada or Austrlia via Singapore and had to take the test how was your experience i have a trip planned for April. Dont need another added expense

Can anyone who went out in Singapore confirm if the test was needed 72 hours before point of origin(not Singapore) or from the Singapore flight time? Thanks

We flew from YVR to DEL via SIN and exited Changi during our 24 hour layover. We had a PCR test done in Vancouver given our itinerary was all the way thru to India and then did another one at Raffles Medical upon landing at the airport. Since our bags were checked thru to DEL and we had our boarding passes in hand already, we simply went straight thru security the next day at Changi and nobody checked if we had a refreshed test results (we understood that if we left the airport, the test done in Vancouver would be void for onward travel to India) Maybe the Air Suvidha form we completed with the test results from Singapore were visible to the customs officer in Delhi? We’ll never really know I guess.

Thanks Sunny for the prompt response .

A Singapore airlines agent on email said I cannot exit the airport if my transit isn’t greater than 72 hours though no website states this. So I called Singapore air and they that is not the case, as long as I have a transit visa I can g out and they also said my USA Covid test is enough even for the second leg if it’s within 72 hours .

1. Did you fill another air suvidha form for the Singapore to india leg? From your response I guess not but want to be sure.

2. Did you avail any transit visa for Singapore ? If so was it the transit free visa service for Indians ?

3. How much did the Covid test in Singapore cost and how long was the turnaround ?

Thanks again for the detailed responses. Hoping this clarifies for others too!

Thanks Sunny for the detailed response.

I had a few follow up questions.

A Singapore air agent through online chat told me I am ineligible to go out if my transit is less than 72 hours. So I ended up calling them and they confirmed there is NO such rule and I can go out as long as I have a transit visa, and they even clarified my original US based Covid test is valid for the Singapore india leg as long as it’s within 72 hours.

1. Can you please confirm you did not fill out a second air suvidha for the Singapore india leg with the new result form Singapore ?

2.How did you transit out – did you need a transit visa and if so was it a visa free transit facility for Indians with a valid USA/Canada/Schengen visa ? I have used this multiple times in the past for shorter layovers without any issue but want to confirm if anyone has used it recently.

3.how long did your raffles test take for the results and what was the cost?

Thanks again for the prompt responses!

What is the point of testing at non risk country before entering a ‘high risk country’ Singapore?

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India reinstates pre-departure PCR tests for Singapore travellers

Travellers from Singapore and five other Asian countries will need to present a negative PCR test result from 1 January 2023 onwards.

If you’re planning to travel to India from Singapore, or via Singapore in the new year, here’s some bad news: India has decided to reimpose mandatory pre-departure PCR testing on Singapore and five other Asian countries, effective 1 January 2023.

RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from 1st January 2023. They will have to upload their reports on the Air Suvidha portal before travel. — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) December 29, 2022

This was announced yesterday to some significant confusion, not least because the High Commission of India in Singapore came out to rubbish the initial reports , suggesting that sources were “erroneously citing incorrect information”. 

However, the official guidelines by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have now been published, and it includes Singapore as clear as day. 

India reinstates pre-departure PCR testing for selected countries

From 10 a.m IST on 1 January 2023, travellers arriving in India from the following countries will need to present a negative pre-departure PCR test, taken within 72 hours of departure to India. 

• South Korea

The requirement applies regardless of vaccination status. Children under 12 years of age are exempt from pre-departure testing. 

The Indian authorities have clarified that the rule also affects those who are merely transiting in these countries en route to India. 

Negative results must be uploaded on the Air Suvidha portal , along with a declaration of one’s 14-day travel history. 

In addition to pre-departure testing, India recently reinstated a system of randomised on-arrival testing that covers 2% of international arrivals, regardless of country. Such passengers will be identified by the airline. They will provide a sample on arrival at the airport and can leave immediately thereafter, without having to wait for a negative result. 

Why is this happening?

India dropped pre-departure PCR testing for arrivals from Singapore in February 2022, and just last month scrapped vaccination requirements, arrival forms and mandatory mask wearing for all flights. Why reinstate the requirement now, and why Singapore?

While we’ll never know for sure, all signs point to China’s reopening on 8 January 2023. And yes, Singapore isn’t part of China (though back in the 90s many of my magazines from the USA saw fit to add “Singapore, China” to the end of my mailing address), but it together with the other affected Asian countries are popular destinations for Chinese travellers.

Other countries like Italy, Malaysia, Japan and the USA have announced pre-departure test requirements for travellers from China, but India is going one step further by testing individuals from countries that Chinese like to visit!

How much does a PCR test cost?

A pre-departure PCR test in Singapore will cost at least S$50 per person, based on my most recent checks back in July 2022. 

A full guide to pre-departure testing in Singapore, including costs, turnaround times and less invasive non-nasal options can be found below.

Cheapest pre-departure COVID-19 ART and PCR tests in Singapore

It figures that just a few days ago, in my recap of the top 10 MileLion articles of 2022, I mentioned this article and how relieved I was not to have to update it anymore. Fingers crossed I didn’t just jinx it.

With Hong Kong and even China discontinuing testing requirements, I was hoping 2023 would be the year we’d see it disappear altogether for Singaporeans.

India, unfortunately, has other plans. From 1 January 2023, a negative pre-departure PCR test result will be required for Singaporeans once again, adding cost and inconvenience to travel plans.

One hopes this won’t have a cascading effect a la 2020, where governments go all lemmings style and follow the leader in imposing testing requirements that may or may not be based in science. 

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A 2023 prediction. Many armchair experts with a predilection for spoonfeeding will flood Milelion.com and make 2023 predictions like they are the second coming.

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After December 30th, those who have stayed in China (within 7 days) and/or those who are entering Japan via a direct flight from China need to have an on-arrival test. Please check the details  here .

man the country is already pathetic in dealing with Covid, no less their vaccination campaign, now this…..who want to visit that place anyway?

18 million people a year pre-COVID. Probably a good idea to keep your misguided conceptions to yourself, you only make yourself look bad. The machinery required to vaccinate over a billion people is nothing short of miraculous, even if that same scale causes issues like the one mentioned.

Out of 18 million, how many are from Singapore? And how many are born in Singapore Citizens?

Singapore is not even implementing any measures yet. Seems like passive reaction will only take place when numbers go up again.

Covid is so 2021. Can’t believe there are so many dumb countries around.

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The High Commission of India in Singapore says India's health minister only referred to visitors from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Bangkok – contrary to media reports that also named Singapore.

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SINGAPORE: Travellers from Singapore will not need to undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests when they visit India, the High Commission of India in Singapore said on Wednesday (Dec 28).

The clarification comes after media reports stated that travellers from Singapore will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result to enter India.

The reports cited India's Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as saying on Dec 24 that reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests will be made mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand when they arrive in India.

Passengers from those countries will have to undergo thermal screening at airports and be placed under quarantine if they showed symptoms of COVID-19 or tested positive, the reports stated.

Responding to CNA's queries about COVID-19 measures for Singapore travellers visiting India, First Secretary (Political and Press, Information and Culture) of the High Commission of India in Singapore Saswati Dey pointed to a video of the health minister speaking to a media agency about COVID-19 measures for travellers. 

"As is evident from the video, the minister has mentioned only the following destinations: China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Bangkok. Singapore was not mentioned in his statement," said Ms Dey. 

"Any other source you refer to may have erroneously cited incorrect information." 

She also referred to guidelines issued by India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Dec 22, which state that all travellers should "preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against COVID-19 in their country".

The guidelines do not specify the countries from which travellers will need to undergo COVID-19 tests. It added that about 2 per cent of total passengers in a flight - except children under 12 years old - will undergo random post arrival testing at the airport.

"Such travellers in each flight shall be identified by the concerned airlines (preferably from different countries). They will submit the samples and shall be allowed to leave the airport thereafter," added the guidelines. 

If travellers’ samples are tested positive, their samples will be sent for genomic testing and they will be treated or isolated. 

For official and verified updates on travel guidelines, it would be safer for people to refer to the health ministry's website , added Ms Dey.

India's government has asked the country's states to keep a lookout for any new variants of the coronavirus and urged people to wear masks in crowded places, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases globally.

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Singapore travel requirements: rules for entry for Indians

By Condé Nast Traveller

In order to manage travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore has taken precautionary measures to ensure the safety of all citizens and visitors. Here’s a list of things one needs to keep in mind before planning a trip to Singapore.

The Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme allows travellers from specific countries to enjoy eased travel guidelines upon entry in Singapore . The VTL scheme has been expanded to include more cities in Malaysia, Indonesia and India. The VTL for India will be extended beyond Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. Starting 16th March all flights from India to Singapore will be included. 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has also said that new VTLs will be launched for Greece and Vietnam.

Here’s what you need to know

• All fully vaccinated travellers can now enter Singapore from most cities in Malaysia , Indonesia and India without quarantine.
• All passengers must possess a negative RT-PCR test administered no more than 72hours prior to their travel to Singapore.
• All passengers travelling from VTL cities/countries need not do an RTPCR on arrival, but can do an unsupervised Antigen Rapid test within 24 hours of landing in Singapore.

Flights to Singapore

Flights to Singapore are available from most major airports in India, including Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Airlines including Air India, Singapore Airlines, IndiGo, Vistara are now operational.

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Travellers require a visa for tourist or business visits to Singapore. It is advisable to apply for an entry visa within 30 days prior to travelling to Singapore. 

Singapore lifts mandatory COVID test requirement for travel to India

Passengers coming to India from or via Singapore will not require a negative report from a pre-departure COVID-19 test nor need to upload a self-health declaration on Air Suvidha portal with effect from February 13 at 11 am.

The Indian Ministry of Health has revised travel guidelines after the six places (including Singapore) saw a “sustained and significant decline in trajectory of Covid-19 cases" in the last four weeks, tweeted the High Commission of India in Singapore.

The current practice of randomly testing 2% of all overseas travellers to India (regardless of country of origin) upon arrival in India must continue in order to track illnesses caused by mutated versions of SARS-CoV-2 among those visitors.

The earlier set of COVID-19 travel recommendations, released in January, by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India says all foreign arrivals from China, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Japan must now present a negative RT-PCR report from a test performed 72 hours prior to the departure.

Pre-departure RT-PCR testing, completed 72 hours prior to boarding the flight, is a requirement for all travellers arriving from these six COVID-19 high-risk nations, said the January release. All for entry, all Indian airports require to follow this law, which holds true for all travellers passing through these six nations in transit, regardless of where they are from.

The Chief Medical Officer of Lucknow earlier said that delegates, investors and participants travelling to India to attend the two international events—the Global Investors Summit and the G20 meeting—will undergo an RT-PCR Covid test. Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 is scheduled from 10-12 February 2023 and PM Modi will visit Lucknow to inaugurate the event.

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Cabin Crew always friendly and helpful. Seating cramped - foul smelling from toilets, high risk of disease. Guard personal property such as expensive sunglasses Coffee always awful and cold Meal trays toddler sized Not worth the extra cost to fly SQ - use a budget airline, same if not better experience

When boarding, after business class should be premium economy, but economy class already lined-up at the gate blocking premium economy to board. Singapore airline crew should done a better job to organize this chaos :( Thank you.

It seems paying premium economy does not make difference with economy. No priority boarding, not worthy paying extra$$$ for premium economy.

A pc of cake or biscuit at least. The airport was like a maze need to take another bus to the main terminal to immigration.

Flying with Singapore airlines is always excelllent - the crew are lovely and the food too is great. It’s my number 1 airline

They were able to assist my elderly father and myself after not being able to check in to scoot. The counter service was phenomenal. They did what they could to get us on the next plane so we could catch our Connecting flight. Scoot closed early on us so we ended up missing our flight.

They are great with every aspect of customer service. Helped my elderly father and aided him with using the restroom.

Transfer within the same terminal and lots of facilities at the airport.

The seat comfort, the food and of course the crew, they made you feel welcome and relaxed 😊

Very slow check in. Food poor and some of the special meals offered were not available. Luggage then didnt arrive and still waiting for news 48 hours later

As usual invariably delayed Lots of time in getting chkd in baggage

Staff needs to be trained in managing customers better. Indigo appears to be a low cost airlines in all aspects.

Flight was delayed and also lots of mosquitoes on the flight

Two times the gate was changed and flight got delayed

INDIGO Never On Time & Always Prefer to Shuttle Passengers Like shuttle Corks

I did not like the communication gap existing amongst the staff and the customer. My flight to Nagpur was delayed by two and half hours but it was informed to me on email ( not by W.A. or SMS) when I have already left my home in Baner area. I was painfully detained at airport with luggage when the gate no. 10 was changed to 5. I'll never recommend your flight to anybody.

Seats don't recline, no charging points. New aircraft and very clean. Crew should serve some water atleast.

Wife and I were seated in separate seats across the aisle

There was inordinate delay without any plausible reason. This has become a normal feature of Indigo now a days.

Flight was inordinately delayed, which has become normal with Indigo. Crews were inattentive. After landing there was a lot of time for arrival of chek in baggage

6hrs fly they dont give you a glass of water from seoul to singapore need to buy drink and food plus they charge for bag on international fly is always Free 1 bag from seoul to singapore is Not a local fly you are traveling true asia same story from singapore to Bali no water drink after payment for bag drink cost more the regular airline Well never use this company again we use regular company like Delta korea japan China and even scoot parent company Singapore Air

We had 2 attempts to land at Singapore Changing during a thunderstorm. Everything was delayed by 1 hour plus.

Boarding was not accordingly after front seat, bmf then back seat. This delayed for at least 40mins or more. The staff at Jakarta can do better. Is chaos at the entry to board the plane. This tarnished Scoot reputation when everyone was talking about it.

The crew was not customer oriented at all, even confrontational . The aircraft needs more attention to detail as far as comfort, and the 1 hour sitting at the gate with no air is inexcusable

We flew on the 787 Dreamliner direct to main gate at KLIA2, quick entry via eGate and on the train 41mins after touchdown. Go well SCOOT

Was on scoot plus. The only good thing about the flight was the spacious seats. Tables and armrests were extremely dirty Food: bad Entertainment: non existent Wifi: unable to connect, then was painfully slow that we couldn’t even send messages Good thing we had a night flight, so we just slept throughout.

Not clear why boarding passes could only be issued at the counter and not through the kiosk. I had already check-in on the web, so waiting to obtain a boarding pass 1.5 hours before the actual flight defeats the purpose of early web check-in.

no charging point. food offering is limited and very much on the budget line. Overall is not satisfying for such a price and duration of flight.

We were delayed, but there was never any update given. Everyone was standing at the gate as boarding was supposed to commence at 13:10 for a 13:55 flight. We didn't actually start getting on the shuttles to the plane, until after 14:00. No updates, no information given at all.

Scoot refused to change my flight even though I had booked a flexible ticket. MyTrip wanted to charge me an extra $271 for a ticket that was only listed as $217. I complained about this to scoot and they didn't give a shite. So never again will you be getting money from me Scoot. You can Scoot off.

The crew was polite. The snacks were served cold and were tasteless.

Absolutely ignorant Air India personnel at the Air India counters in Cochin Airport.

Not comfortable for sitting. Sits are too close to each other and it’s too hard for butt..you need to improve your entertainment section like tv programming, Movies, it’s so hard to kill 15 hrs in long flights .you don’t serve good food like other competitive airlines thats my opinion

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food was unfit even for prisoners. larger front seats are terribly uncomfortable, which is ironic. Thorough need to upgrade aircraft on such a long route.

Interment is zero tv wasn’t work phone charger plug doesn’t work moves doesn’t work

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Comfortable seats, on time departures and arrival, and helping staff

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

Old creaky plane, poor entertainment, USB port did not work. Food was ok.

On time boarding, proper information, friendly and cordial approach of staff, particularly crew members and the most important timely available of checked in baggage after arrival.

Air India need a big change of in all departments.

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Transiting Through Singapore

Singapore is open to all transit travellers with no specific regulations or requirements. However, please note the following points on qualifying as a transit traveller, and possible foreign requirements, to ensure that you have a smooth transit experience. 

Transit travellers are defined as those travelling to another country via Singapore,  without clearing Singapore arrival immigration .

Travellers who intend to clear arrival immigration to enter Singapore, or booked flights which require them to enter Singapore to collect tickets or baggage and check-in again for the connecting flight, are not considered transit travellers . Several Low Cost Carriers require travellers to clear immigration to collect their onward connecting tickets in the Departure Check-In hall. Such travellers should ensure that they fulfil all public health and entry requirements found on the “ Entering Singapore ” page.

If unsure, travellers connecting through Singapore should consult their airline on whether they need to go through immigration, or if they can remain in the transit area to connect to their next flight.

Travellers are advised to check with the appropriate authorities of your destination country/region on what requirements they impose on travellers transiting through Singapore.

Please note that pre-departure COVID-19 testing services are not available in the transit area of Changi Airport. If your destination requires you to take a COVID-19 pre-departure test, you should do so before your transit in Singapore.

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Traveling to/from India via Singapore? You can Take a Free Singapore Tour or Explore Changi Airport during Layover

The Free Singapore Tour is back for international transit travelers after three years of the pandemic. Of all major airport layover tours, the Singapore Changi Airport transit tour is the most interesting one . A free city sightseeing tour or a walking tour across the airport is the best to kill a layover (minimum 5.5 hours) at Changi Airport while traveling on Singapore Airlines flights between India and USA . The Free Singapore Tour comprises two city sightseeing itineraries (City Sights Tour), one itinerary exploring the airport (Jewel Tour), and a newly added residential town & village beach tour (Changi Precinct Tour). You can pre-book either of the four tour itineraries.

What are the eligibility requirements for a free Singapore airport or city tour?

All international transit travelers are eligible for the Free Singapore Tour, regardless of their nationality. The first and foremost condition is the layover period or transit time that must be between 5.5 hours to 24 hours. Your transit schedule at Changi Airport should correspond with the tour timings.

How to register for a free Singapore transit tour?

You can register online for the Free Singapore Tour, a guided service. You can pre-book a tour itinerary of your choice under the ‘Airport Guide’ section of the website ChangiAirport.com. Do note that registration or booking is absolutely free.

Is an entry or transit visa required for the Free Singapore Tour?

US citizens do not need an entry or transit visa for a Changi Airport tour or a Singapore City sightseeing tour. Singapore offers 96-hour visa free transit facility (VFTF) to Indians in transit to or from any third country via Changi International Airport. Indian passport holders with a valid US/UK/Canada/Japan/Australia/NZ visa and valid onward flight tickets are eligible for 96-hour visa free transit in Singapore. An entry visa to Singapore is required for an airport layover/city transit tour, if Indian transit travelers do not meet the eligibility criteria for the visa-free transit facility.

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Changi Airport Precinct Tour  

Among free Singapore airport layover tours for transit travelers, the 2.5-hour Changi Precinct Tour will take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The tour will let you explore a “uniquely designed residential town and a quiet village.” the tour starts with a visit to Tampines, the residential town which was once a forested area with swamps.  The town won the UN World Habitat Award for being an exemplary model of local Singaporean life.

The Changi Precinct Tour goes through Tampines Hub, Singapore’s largest integrated community and lifestyle hub with environment-friendly space for food and leisure services. The next stop on the tour is Changi Chapel & Museum where the story of the prisoners of World War II is preserved.

Changi Village and Beach Park is the most beautiful part of Changi Precinct Tour for international transit travelers in Singapore. It is a recreational getaway with pristine white beaches immersed in tranquility, where you can breathe in fresh air, listen to your heartbeats, and drink to natural beauty. This is also a popular place for plane spotting.

Changi Airport Jewel Tour

A 2.5-km walking tour across Changi International Airport. Exploring the world’s best airport (in 2023), from the Control Tower to Canopy Park to the forest valley and indoor waterfall in the Jewel complex, is the best thing to do during transit in Singapore if your layover falls short of city sightseeing. Changi Airport’s Jewel tour starts from the Jewel complex where you can breathe in the calm of the lush green landscape inundated with natural light.

The world’s tallest indoor waterfall at Singapore Changi Airport is the prime attraction of the Jewel Tour. The cascading waterfall doubles up as a light-and-sound show in the evenings. Family travelers with kids can see the magic of aviation through interactive games and immersive projections in the Changi Experience Studio. The Jewel tour ends at Canopy Park on the topmost floor of the Jewel complex sprawling 14,000 sqm. The Canopy Park is a recreational wonderland with a number of attractions for children.

Singapore City Sights Tour

A City Sights Tour makes the Free Singapore Tour a lot interesting for international transit travelers. The 2.5-hour City Sights Tour showcases the modern landscape of Singapore as a most vibrant city. The tour starts from City Hall where there are the Parliament House and the Supreme Court within spitting distance from. It takes travelers through the Civic District where the old national monuments are juxtaposed with the modern skyscrapers.

The Jubilee Bridge is a significant landmark that commands vivid views of the Marina Bay and the city skyline during the City Sights Tour. The tour includes a 30-minute stopover at the Merlion Park, a major tourist attraction without any entry fee. There are many beautiful spots to take photos and selfies for Instagram. Another 30-minute stopover is at the Gardens by Marina Bay where more than 500,000 plants make a horticultural oasis. The Avatar-like Supertrees that add to the dazzles of the night sky are a must see during this tour.

Singapore Heritage Tour

A 2.5-hour Heritage Tour transports you back to the colonial past of Singapore. It includes stopovers at Chinatown and Kampong Gelam home to many architectural marvels. A heritage tour for international transit travelers in Singapore starts from Marina Bay and continues through Central Business District where the city’s iconic hawker center and a thriving night street food zone are located amid modern high-rises.

Integral to the colonial history of Singapore, Chinatown is a 30-minute stopover during the heritage tour. Street murals depicting the lives of locals in the bygone decades do not go unnoticed. This free Singapore tour for transit travelers includes a visit to the Singapore River and its quays, where the economy of the country is believed to have been cradled. Glimpses of the bustling life in this part of old Singapore are simply unmissable.

The next stopover is Bugis, the early settlement of Europeans in Singapore during the colonial era. Some of the country’s oldest churches with towering spires are situated here. This area is also known as Arts District. The heritage tour culminates at Kampong Gelam where the lifestyle of locals is an interface between the traditional and the trendy. This neighborhood is home to some of Singapore’s swanky cafes and ultramodern art galleries.

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39 thoughts on “ traveling to/from india via singapore you can take a free singapore tour or explore changi airport during layover ”.

I have a layover for about 10+ hours at Changi Airport, I’m a UK citizen holding a British passport. can I do immigration and go inside the city and do the tour on my own and come back to pick up my later flight? Please advise.

Hi Ramesh! In our knowledge, British citizens are eligible for visa-free entry to Singapore during transit/layover at Changi International Airport. Kindly note that this is subject to approval by the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority at the airport. We have little idea whether international transit travelers can go out of the airport for city sightseeing, without joining a free tour conducted by the airport.

We are going to India for US stamping, so we don’t have valid US Visa stamped on passport in that case we have to apply for Singapore e-visa or transit visa? Also while returning to US we will have valid US stamp in that case no need to apply for any Singapore visa? Please Advice.

Hi Harika! No Singapore visa is required while returning to the USA with a valid US visa. You may not need a Singapore e-visa or transit visa if you stay within the transit area of Changi Airport and do not go through immigration while traveling to India via Singapore.

Hi we are going to hongkong and transit at Singapore. We have induan passport. We have 6 hours layover at singapore. Is it possible to visit the jewel changi airport without singapore visa?

Can I use a Canadian PR card to enter Singapore for < 96 hours when I am traveling from USA to India via Singapore with Indian passport?

Hi Sumithra! In our knowledge, you can.

If I choose a free singapore city tour as a transit passenger, then I want to know regarding whether I need to buy seprate ticket for entry in garden by the bay and Marina bay and Jubilee bridge?

Hello, this is Babu and we are travelling to India with my kids ( myself, Indian national with US work authorisation / Advance Parole and no visa stamped and my 2 kids, who are US citizens) and I do have 12 hour layover in Singapore while travelling from US to Indian so do I have to apply e-visa/ transit / visa on arrival/ free.

Appreciate your help.

Thanks, Babu

Hi Babu! Your sons being US citizens don’t need any sort of visa for Singapore. If you hold a valid US visa, you are eligible for Singapore’s 96-hour visa-free transit. We have little idea whether an Indian national with advance parole requires an e-visa/transit visa for Singapore.

Hi , i am an indian travelling back from china and have a layover of 14 hours. I only have chinese visa stamped on my passport. How can i take the singapore city sightseeing tour ? Please advise. _/\_

Hi Snigdhendu! In our knowledge, Indians having a Chinese visa are not eligible for visa-free transit in Singapore. You need to apply for an entry visa to Singapore for city sightseeing.

I am traveling with a single Journey visa to China through Singapore. One the return back to India, am I eligible for Visa Free Transit facility for 96 hours? I have a US Visa that is valid till 2032. I intend to meet few of my company’s customers in Singapore with a valid return ticket to India within 96 hours. Do I need an invite from the customer to avail the Visa Free Transit Facility?

Hi Anand! In our knowledge, you are eligible for Singapore’s 96-hour visa free transit on the way back to India.

Hi. I am a Medicine student currently studying in Philippines. I am going on a vacation to India this month through Scoot airlines and have 20 hours layover in Singapore airport. As an Indian Passport holder, am I eligible for the Visa free Transit Facility?

Hi Ayesha! We are not sure whether Indian passport holders with the Philippines visa are eligible for Singapore’s visa-free transit facility.

Hi we’re travelling from India to Thailand via Singapore Air and have a 10 hour layover to explore Singapore, are we eligible for the visa free transit?

Hey Rowllah, I wish I could help you, I am trying to understand the same, Please advise if you find something out, Thanks

Hi, I am an Indian passport holder traveling from UAE to Indonesia. I have a 9 hrs layover and want to do the transit Singapore tour. Do I need to get a visa for that?

Hi, I am an Indian passport holder with a valid US visa. I am traveling to Thailand via Singapore through Singapore Airlines with a layover of over 23hrs. Am I eligible for a Singapore transit visa?

Hi Shiv! In our knowledge, you are.

Hello sir Maine Indian passport dharak hu mujhe Australia jana hai to Kya Maine Ek din Singapore ruk kar ghum sakta hu bina visa k

Can I just stay on the bus for the entire duration?

Hi, I’m an Indian Passport Holder travelling to Bali, Indonesia via Singapore through FlyScoot Airlines with a layover of 9hours.

Am I eligible for visa free transit facility (VFTF)???

I am in Indian passport holder with a valid NZ visa, travelling to India from Auckland with a 12 hour layover in Singapore. I am interested in doing the Free Singapore city tour offered by Chengi Airport during layover. Do i need any sort of entry visa to avail that ?

Thanks in advance

I am an Indian passport holder with a valid Australia PR, traveling from India to Melbourne with a 12-hour layover in Singapore. traveling via different carriers (IndiGo & Singapore Air I need to go out to collect baggage from IndiGo and a boarding pass from Singapore Airlines, Does this consider a transit Visa?

My Name is MJ, currently indian passport holder with permanent residency in UK. Travelling to London from Indonesia, but planning to stay in singpaore for 3 days. According to the official site I can get transit visa, but when I contacted the Singapore High commission in London they mentioned that official at entry point can deny as its not a 100% gurenteed. Not sure what’s the best case scenarion in this. Shall we take a chance and soldier on as I have all teh requirements to get the 96 hours Visa anyway.

Thanks in advance MJ

Hi Praveen! We are not much knowledgeable about this. All we can say is that if you are traveling with Singapore Airlines, you can contact the airline.

My name is Shubham. I am from India. We have pre-booked the Singapore city tour at Changi airport. However, I do not have visa for any of these countries – US/UK/Canada/Japan/Australia/NZ. Will I be able to get the transit visa to go on a free city tour offered by the airport? Or do I need to apply for the Singapore visa?

Hi Shubham! We have little knowledge of this.

Hi, I am visiting flying 5 Nov- Mumbai- Singapore ( 3 days stay in Singapore) 8 Nov Singapore- Malaysia( 3 days in KL) 11 Nov Malaysia- Mumbai I hold valid US and Canada Visa. Since I am in Singapore for less than 96 hrs and leaving Sg by air, can I enter Singapore under VFTF? Is the VFTF process smooth? Will immigration authorities in India check my passport for Singapore Visa before allowing me to leave?

Hello! I am going to Bali from New Delhi in the month of February 2024. I have two connecting flights with different airlines one is with Air India and the other is with Jetstar. And the layover is more than 9hrs. Do I need to have transit visa for that. And while returning also these two connecting flights.

I am in Indian passport holder with a valid Australian visa, travelling to Australia from India with a 15 hour layover in Singapore. My husband is an Australian passport holder travelling with me. We are interested in doing the Free Singapore city tour offered by Changi Airport during the layover. My husband is eligible due to Australian passport. Am I also eligible to do the free Singapore city tour with him??

Hi, I will be traveling to Bali from Mumbai in the month of February 2024. I have two connecting flights with different airlines one is with Air India and the other is with Jetstar. And the layover is more than 9hrs. Do I need to have transit visa for that. ??? And while returning also these two connecting flights. Please respond ASAP !

I am Dr.Selvaraj, Indian passport holder, working in China (holding Chinese visa). We would like to return back to India on January, and transfer through changi airport after 5.55 hours waiting period. Please let me know, do you we need to get transit visa even we are not going out from airport.

My wife and I will be traveling from Delhi, India to Bali, Indonesia in March 2024. We have connecting flights with the same airline (Singapore Airlines) and the layover is more than 11 hours. Do we need to have a transit visa for that? Additionally, is any visa required for the Free Singapore Tour – City Sights Tour? I hold an Indian Passport.

Hi, I am an Indian. I am going to Bali, Indonesia for one week trip, while returning from Bali layover at singapore, Almost 23hrs time with me to next flight which is from Singapore to India. Can I get transit Visa? please suggest me.

regards, Mani MN

HI, I’m an Indian citizen with valid US visa who is flying from India to Australia. I was wondering if I need a visa for the Free Singapore Tour.

My wife and kids will be travelling from India to Australia via Singapore where they will have 15 hrs of lay off. They have PR visa for Australia. So, are they eligible for free Singapore city tour?

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