cyril sneer Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I'm due to fly to UK with Singapore Airlines and still can't find a clear answer on whether I need a PCR test before, because transit through Singapore Just found this, maybe a new update.. Covid-19 pre-departure test Exemptions: Infants aged two and below (as of calendar year) are exempted from all Covid-19 tests. Travellers transiting through Singapore who have recently recovered from Covid-19 (i.e. within seven/14 to 90 days of their last infection before departure to Singapore) are also exempted if they present accepted proof of recovery. Check your eligibility here. All other travellers* transiting in Singapore must take either a Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test or professionally-administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART) within two days before departure for Singapore. Travellers entering Singapore before 22 February 2022 and who have a 14-day travel history to Category IV regions/countries may only take a PCR test (negative ART result not accepted). With effect from 22 February, travellers are not required to take a pre-departure test to transit through Singapore. However, they should ensure they meet all applicable testing requirements for their final destination country. Is anyone else in the same situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain Monday Posted February 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) That is what the news release on the SQ site clearly indicates. Very good news for transits to countries that do not require pre-departure testing. I'd take it for gospel. Last updated on 16 February 2022, 1755hrs (GMT+8) https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/media-centre/news-alert/?id=kataac8r Edited February 18, 2022 by Captain Monday 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronC76 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Flew with them on Tuesday and was told by the very helpful manager of the swampy desk that you need either PCR or ATK test to transit through Singapore, regardless of final destination requirements 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain Monday Posted February 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, AaronC76 said: Flew with them on Tuesday and was told by the very helpful manager of the swampy desk that you need either PCR or ATK test to transit through Singapore, regardless of final destination requirements That is because Tuesday was before 22 Feb 2022. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjeff Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, AaronC76 said: Flew with them on Tuesday and was told by the very helpful manager of the swampy desk that you need either PCR or ATK test to transit through Singapore, regardless of final destination requirements What they told you was correct on Tuesday when they said it, but at this moment their website contains the following statement, which has zero ambiguity: "The pre-departure test requirement for travellers transiting through Singapore will be removed from 22 February 2022." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bvor Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 26 minutes ago, khunjeff said: "The pre-departure test requirement for travellers transiting through Singapore will be removed from 22 February 2022." slightly off topic apparently Oz borderforce will accept RAT taken within 24 hrs prior to departure for Oz (will transit in singapore post 22/2). any advice please as to where one can get RAT in thailand to comply with this timeframe - i did see somewhere that swampy can do but with a 9 hour result wait ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaiLao Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Bvor said: slightly off topic apparently Oz borderforce will accept RAT taken within 24 hrs prior to departure for Oz (will transit in singapore post 22/2). any advice please as to where one can get RAT in thailand to comply with this timeframe - i did see somewhere that swampy can do but with a 9 hour result wait ????? Swampy PCR 3hrs 3,500 baht RAT 1hr 550 Baht. That's at occicare.com/suvarnabhumi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaiLao Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Problem: stated hours are 0700 - 16.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bvor Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, BaiLao said: Problem: stated hours are 0700 - 16.00 yeah, just checked their website thx for advice. date/time of return ticket not yet booked hopefully can facilitate. otherwise will do RT PCR (that will be 4 in 4 weeks for a triple vaxee) if oz borderforce still require. WA just announced will "open" state border 3 march, new relaxed conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbackoz Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 you may wish to try the phone number on the booth yo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 maybe i lucked out -my flight from lax-Sin-bkk was late so i literally ran thru SIN airport to catch my connection to BKK------horrible airline btw as they almost wouldnt let me board in lax over the time issue of my PCR test......not keen on the facial rec cameras either to board 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 10 hours ago, AaronC76 said: Flew with them on Tuesday and was told by the very helpful manager of the swampy desk that you need either PCR or ATK test to transit through Singapore, regardless of final destination requirements Did you read the DARK RED PRINT? This has nothing to do with your trip Tuesday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenwich Boy Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 15 hours ago, Bvor said: slightly off topic apparently Oz borderforce will accept RAT taken within 24 hrs prior to departure for Oz (will transit in singapore post 22/2). any advice please as to where one can get RAT in thailand to comply with this timeframe - i did see somewhere that swampy can do but with a 9 hour result wait ????? Struggling to keep up here. I am also looking to go to Oz via Singapore after 22/2 So if nothing else changes there are no testing requirements to transit Singapore and just a RAT within 24 hours for Oz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twod0gs Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Greenwich Boy said: Struggling to keep up here. I am also looking to go to Oz via Singapore after 22/2 So if nothing else changes there are no testing requirements to transit Singapore and just a RAT within 24 hours for Oz? Travellers scheduled to transit in Singapore from 21 Feb 2022, 2359h will no longer be required to take a pre-departure test. Travelling to Singapore (ica.gov.sg) Transiting through Singapore (ica.gov.sg) Coming to Australia | COVID-19 and the border (homeaffairs.gov.au) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bvor Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Greenwich Boy said: Struggling to keep up here. I am also looking to go to Oz via Singapore after 22/2 as reported here it looks like ATM transit in singapore no longer requires testing. not sure what they mean by must have a single ticket not separate tickets. oz requires an ATD (now digital) and either rt pcr (72 hrs) or rat (24 hrs) prior to departure - and then there are the differing state requirements on arrival. changes are happening all too often so best to google research relevant authorities requirements at "appropriate time" before dipping your toes in the (murky) water. in my case Thailand and WA restrictions have kept me in perth since march 2020. ATM june 2022 looks like being my considered return to LOS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaiLao Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 6 hours ago, Greenwich Boy said: Struggling to keep up here. I am also looking to go to Oz via Singapore after 22/2 So if nothing else changes there are no testing requirements to transit Singapore and just a RAT within 24 hours for Oz? Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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