Location: Singapore
Event: The Singapore Ministry of Health has confirmed 28,343 cases of COVID-19 in the country of Singapore.
Circuit Breaker Measures and Regulations
The Singapore government’s period of regulatory restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, known as the circuit breaker, are still in effect until 01 June 2020 and further measures may be implemented with little prior notice. U.S. citizens in Singapore are encouraged to review this official government announcement regarding regulations in effect during the circuit breaker period. Updates from the Singapore government can be found at https://www.gov.sg/
Returning to the United States
International commercial flight options currently exist in Singapore. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights in Singapore at this time.
Based upon our most recent information, the following airlines are operating flights to the United States from Singapore: ANA, British Airways, JAL, KLM, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines. As of 18 May, there are 66 commercial flights available flying direct or via transit to the United States:
3 non-stop flights to Los Angeles
34 via Amsterdam
19 via Tokyo Narita
9 via London Heathrow
1 via Doha
Many travelers worldwide have reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight availability. If your travel has been disrupted, please contact your airline.
U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services office
The U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services office remains open for U.S. citizens on an “emergency only” basis. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of a truly urgent passport, report of birth, or other emergency service please follow instructions found at: https://sg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
At this time, please note that regular passport and Consular Report of Birth applicants will experience significant delays in receiving their approved documents due to reduced production capacity in the U.S. All U.S. citizens are encouraged to seek these services, and any other services, only if there is an urgent need that cannot be delayed.
Please note: Effective 23 March 2020 U.S. Embassy Singapore has suspended routine visa services until further notice.
Singapore Border and Entry Restrictions
The government of Singapore, which has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, has declared that from 23 March 2020, 11:59 pm all short-term travelers from anywhere in the world are barred from entering or transiting through Singapore until further notice. This order remains in effect.
At this time, only Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and long-term pass holders and their dependents who have received approval from the Ministry of Manpower or other controlling government authority are permitted entry. Those permitted entry into Singapore will be issued 14-day “stay-home notices” (SHNs). At this time all travelers entering Singapore will be ordered to serve their 14-day SHN in designated Singapore government facilities. Violation of this order may be punishable under Singaporean law.
As of 27 March 2020, all approved travelers arriving in Singapore must submit a health declaration before proceeding with immigration clearance. For more details see the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority notice.
Scam warning
The U.S. Embassy is aware that there are many scams, such as phone-call scams and email scams, that are circulating and targeting people in Singapore. We remind U.S. citizens to never give out personal information, such as bank and credit account numbers or passport and social security numbers, over the phone to unknown callers or to unverified email accounts. Many scammers may pose as government officials or other authorities to solicit this information.
Wear masks in public
Based upon updated guidance delivered to the U.S. Embassy, all should wear a mask whenever outside of their residence in public places including public transport, supermarkets, wet markets, convenience stores, pharmacies and shopping malls.
Safe-distancing “Do’s and Don’ts”
A guide list of safe-distancing “Do’s and Don’ts” is found from this official Singapore government source.
Increased enforcement of safe-distancing regulations
The government of Singapore has announced increased enforcement measures during this “circuit breaker” period of Safe-Distancing Regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within Singapore. The U.S. Embassy urges all U.S. citizens and members of their households to comply with local laws and regulations in order to protect yourselves, protect others, and avoid fines and other negative consequences.
Travel Advisories and Warnings
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Warning for COVID-19 in Singapore advising travelers to avoid non-essential travel to Singapore.
Actions to Take:
Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Singapore.
Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Singapore
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508
+(65) 6476-9100
SingaporeACS@state.gov
https://sg.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Singapore Country Information can be found here.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates: https://step.state.gov/step/
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