Travel to Singapore Just Got Easier Thanks to the Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF)!

The long wait is over! After two years of lockdowns and staying in, it’s time to go for a vacation to the always sunny Singapore! Thanks to the Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) launched back on April 1,  tourists from the USA and EU can enter the country quarantine-free without needing to apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass. 

Curious? Here’s everything you need to know about flying to Singapore:

What is the Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF)? 

The Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) is a travel scheme that allows fully-vaccinated travelers to enter Singapore quarantine-free and replaces the previous Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL).

Under the new VTF system, travelers will no longer need to take designated VTL flights to Singapore, as well as a COVID-19 antigen rapid test (ART) on arrival. Instead, fully-vaccinated tourists will only have to take a test pre-departure and book any flight at any time. 

The VTF also streamlines entry as it scraps out the mandatory Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) and only requires you to fill out and complete the SG Arrival Card, which is simpler and much faster. 

All FULLY vaccinated travelers aged 13 and up from the general travel category can enter S’pore.  However, if you’ve traveled to any country in the last 7 days or come from a country under the restricted category, you won’t be allowed to enter. *As of April 6, there are no restricted countries. 

Unvaccinated children aged 12 and below are exempted from the vaccination requirement and will be allowed to travel to Singapore quarantine-free, provided that they’re accompanied by a fully-vaccinated adult. 

For vaccinated-recovered travelers who have tested positive in the last 7 to 90 days before the flight, all you need to do is to show a proof of recovery, signed by an official state authority or licensed medical professional.

To be considered fully vaccinated for the VTF, travelers should complete their single dose of Janssen OR double dose of any WHO-approved vaccine 2 weeks before the flight: 

What are the requirements to travel under the VTF?

Before leaving your home country, you’re required to undergo a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test OR a professionally administered ART within 2 days before the flight. 

The test result certificate must have negative results,must be in English, and must state the following: 

How about for children aged 2 and below? Lucky for them, testing is not required! 

Along with the PTD, travelers must also prepare their vaccination certificates. Though the good news is that the certificates don’t have to have a QR code, or don’t need to be digitally verified. All certificates, regardless of the place of issuance, and whether digitally verified, are accepted. 

Complete the SG Arrival Card up to 72 hours before the flight.

Tourists hoping to visit the Lion City are required to purchase travel insurance with a minimum coverage of S$30,000 to cover any COVID-19 related treatments and hospitalization costs. 

You can book any flight or any ferry into the country as long as you’re FULLY vaccinated.

Here’s where travel gets easier! Unlike the previous Singapore VTL requirements, you won’t need to get tested again as soon as you land at the sprawling Changi Airport. You can head straight to adventure and exciting activities in Singapore! 

Excited to roam the Lion City? So are we! But before that, here are a few friendly reminders to help you during your stay:  

When in S’pore, cross off these 8 fantastic experiences from your bucket list: 

Get your kick of fun and thrills when you visit Universal Studios Singapore with the entire fam! Little ones, tweens, teens, and the young at heart can try all sorts of crazy rides, from the terrifying Battlestar Galactica to the kid-friendly King Julien’s Beach Party-Go-Round!

An exciting activity in Singapore that you can’t miss out on is riding the luge in Sentosa Luge. Part-go kart and part-toboggan, this exciting ride will have you pushing and pulling the breaks while cruising down Sentosa in four thrilling tracks.

3. Make a big splash at HydroDash Singapore

Because it’s always sunny in Singapore, cool down at HydroDash Singapore, the first floating aqua park on the island. Climb up, plunge, or do a cannonball as you conquer the slides and challenge your friend (or foe) to a race among its many obstacle courses!

4. Try out the giant swing at Skypark Sentosa

The excitement continues with an adrenaline-pumping ride over Siloso Beach. Dive headfirst at a heart-racing 120 km/hr when you ride the Giant Swing at Skypark Sentosa—a thrilling experience for adrenaline junkies!

5. Tick off kayaking, paddleboarding, and banana boat riding from your to-do list at Ola Beach Club

Prefer to chill on your vacay? We get ya, and that’s why a trip to Ola Beach Club might just be perfect for your S’pore itinerary! While the kids are out kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and riding the banana boat, you and your partner can soak up the sun and chill by the clubhouse.

6. Watch the sunset on a Southern Island Yacht Tour

Take a break from action-packed adventures and trade it with a laidback yacht tour of the city’s most gorgeous islands in the South. The Southern Islands Yacht Tour brings you along for a fabulous afternoon of sightseeing, storytelling, beachside picnics, and cruising the Singapore waters in style!

7. Reach new heights with the Singapore Flyer

After a fun-filled day in the parks, spend a relaxing family night out at the Singapore Flyer, aka Asia’s largest observation wheel. Embark on a sightseeing tour of the Marina Bay Sands, Straits of Johor, and Indonesia’s Spice Islands from 165 meters above the ground!

8. Play I-Spy onboard the Singapore River Cruise

Capping off our list of fun things to do in Singapore is a scenic cruise of the island. See the city like never before as you joyride through the riversides with a traditional ride: the iconic Singaporean bumboat. The 40-minute river cruise will take you around Clarke Quay, the Merlion, the Esplanade, and many more!