Singapore tightens rules for foreigners' entry

The Government of Singapore has tightened the entry requirements for foreigners, requiring them to obtain health insurance to cover the cost of treating coronavirus-related illnesses, Report informs, citing TASS

At the same time, the government reduced the number of states with which simplified travel arrangements operate.

Under the Health Ministry order, from February 1, all foreign citizens must purchase medical insurance before arriving in Singapore. The minimum cost of the insurance is 30,000 Singapore dollars ($22,500). It must provide treatment for COVID-related health problems.

Simultaneously, the Singapore Foreign Ministry reported that the so-called green corridors with Germany, Malaysia, and South Korea will be suspended from February 1 for three months. According to the ministry, this is due to the unfavorable development of the epidemiological situation in these states. Thus, Singapore retains simplified business and official travel mechanism only with Brunei, Indonesia, China, and Japan. However, earlier, Tokyo unilaterally banned the entry of foreigners.

Since March 23 last year, the Singapore authorities have banned the entry of foreigners who do not have a residence permit or long-term stay permit in the country (work and student visas, residence permit for a family member, etc.).