From its vibrant shopping hubs and hawker centres to its remarkable buildings and lush green spaces, Singapore definitely holds a spot on every Pinoy’s bucket list. And with the increasing number of flights to this accessible city, more Filipinos are keen to pay it a visit. Learn the latest Singapore travel requirements for Philippine passport holders here.
Also read: How to Travel to Singapore From the Philippines on a Budget
Singapore travel requirements for Philippine passport holders
On 31 Mar 2022, Singapore started allowing fully-vaccinated travellers to enter the country without mandatory quarantine, COVID-19 testing, or entry approvals. Unvaccinated passengers may only enter the country if they have secured entry approval here.
Required documents for Filipinos travelling to Singapore
To enter Singapore, Philippine passport holders must secure the following requirements:
- Passport with at least six months’ validity
- Digitally Verifiable Vaccination Certificate (DVC)
- Filipinos may provide their COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (VaxCertPH). If you haven’t obtained your VaxCertPH, apply for one here.
- You can verify your DVC using the Vaccination Check Portal (VCP) (optional, but recommended).
- SG Arrival Card (SGAC)
- Must be completed up to three (3) days before arrival in Singapore.
- If you have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, a loss of taste or smell), in the last seven (7) days before travelling to Singapore, you will be asked to postpone your trip.
- Immigration Clearance (e-Pass)
- Immigration officers will no longer stamp your passport. Instead, Filipinos will be sent an e-Pass (i.e., Visit Pass) via e-mail after clearing the immigration.
- If you did not receive your e-Pass, retrieve it here. You will find the DE Number in your SGAC acknowledgement e-mail.
- Health insurance with COVID-19 coverage (optional, but recommended).
For Filipinos travelling to Singapore, a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required. However, if you are symptomatic on arrival, you will need to take an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) for SG$30 (~₱1,030) or a Polymerase Chain Reaction Test (PCR Test) for SG$138 (~₱5,400).
Also read: How to Verify Legit Travel Agencies in the Philippines
COVID-19 health and safety protocols
While in Singapore, all tourists must adhere to the following COVID-19 health and safety protocols:
- Wear a face mask when indoors.
- For outdoor settings, wearing face masks is optional but encouraged.
- Use the TraceTogether mobile application for contact tracing.
- Comply with temperature screenings and hand sanitising procedures.
- Unvaccinated travellers may not dine in at food and beverage establishments.
- Singapore does not have strict guidelines for social distancing for vaccinated tourists.
Also read: Top 15 Things to Do in Singapore & Around Sentosa — UPDATED for an Exciting Stay!
With Singapore now open for tourism, click here to get started with some travel inspiration! And if you’re still looking for where to stay in Singapore, here are some Singapore accommodations you can consider.
Also read: Babala: 13 na Bawal Gawin ng Pinoy sa Singapore
Planning to explore more international destinations? Check out more of our COVID-19 travel guides:
- Japan Travel Requirements for Philippine Passport Holders
- South Korea Travel Requirements for Philippine Passport Holders
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