All non-fully vaccinated crew arriving in Singapore from 28 August 2022, 2359 hours will no longer be required to undergo a 7-day Stay Home Notice (SHN) prior to departing for Singapore.
Seafarers will continue to be required to take a pre-departure test within 2 days before departure for Singapore, as well as carry a valid travel insurance for non-fully vaccinated Short-Term Visitors (STVs).
Sign on
Non-Vaccinated:
- The non-vaccinated crew must have a negative result from a COVID19 (polymerase chain reaction (PCR) type) or a professionally administered Antigen Rapid test (ART) taken at his/her originating country not more than 2 days1 prior to departure for Singapore.
- Valid travel insurance.
Sign off (including shore leave)
Non-Vaccinated:
- ART tele-supervised by licensed Singapore providers within 2 days before entering Singapore.
- Valid travel insurance.
Crew vaccination application
All individuals aged 18 years and above (including short-term visitors) may receive vaccination and boosters under the Private Vaccination Programme (PVP). As this is a private arrangement, the vaccinations will be at the individual’s own cost.
Since 1 Apr 2022, fully vaccinated sign on and off crew can enter Singapore under the Vaccinated Travel Framework as Short-Term Visitor (including shore leave). Applications are to be made directly to the ICA CREW system via digitalPORT@SG.
