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Lifting of border restrictions for Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents and short-term visitors from Victoria State, Australia and Mainland China

30 October 2020

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From 6 November 2020, 0000 hrs, Singapore will lift our border restrictions for visitors from Victoria State (Australia). This latest initiative follows the earlier lifting of border restrictions for visitors from Australia (excluding Victoria State) on 1 October.


From 30 October 2020, 1200 hrs (Singapore time), visitors travelling from Australia (Victoria State) can similarly apply for an Air Travel Pass (ATP) for entry into Singapore on or after 6 November 2020. Applicants must have remained in Australia in the last consecutive 14 days prior to their entry. They will undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival at the airport and if the result is negative, they will be allowed to go about their activities in Singapore, without a need to serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN). 

Prior to travelling to Singapore, visitors from Australia will need to apply for an ATP between 7 and 30 days before their intended date of entry into Singapore. Do note that Australia’s border restrictions remain in effect and travellers arriving in Australia must still comply with the prevailing regulations, including serving of quarantine for 14 days.

From 6 November 2020, 0000 hrs (Singapore time), returning Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents (PRs) and Long-Term Pass Holders (LTPH) from Australia (including Victoria State) will not have to serve Stay-Home Notice but will undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival at Changi Airport. They are strongly encouraged to register and pre-pay for their post-arrival COVID-19 test prior to departing for Singapore. There is no need for Singapore Citizens and PRs to obtain any approvals or apply for Air Travel Pass to return to Singapore.

For more information on Singapore’ border restrictions and the Air Travel Pass, please refer to the following websites:

Ministry of Health: https://www.moh.gov.sg/seeking-healthcare/overview-of-diseases/communicable-diseases/covid19

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart

SafeTravel (Air Travel Pass): https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/australia/atp/requirements-and-process


Please refer to the updated infographics for more information:

FAQ for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Returning to Singapore

Infographic: FAQ for Singaporeans and permanent residents returning to Singapore.

Information Regarding Air Travel Pass

Infographic: Air Travel Pass for short-term visitors from Australia to Singapore.


FAQ for Air Travel Pass

Infographic: FAQ regarding Australia to Singapore Air Travel Pass. Includes QR code and "approved" stamp graphic.



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