Singapore: Singapore has made covid vaccination A mandatory condition for approval of new applications for work pass, long term pass and permanent residence in singapore From February 1 next year.
The Straits Times, citing the Multi-Ministerial Task Force on Covid (MMTF), reported that those renewing their work passes would also have to be vaccinated.
The new order will not apply to children below 12 years of age and those who are medically ineligible for vaccination.
The new measure, announced on Sunday, is part of the country’s adjustment to deal with omicron version,
“These measures will help maintain our high vaccination rates and facilitate the safe reopening of our society and economy,” the Singapore daily quoted MMTF as saying.
At the time of application, employers must declare that their work pass holders and dependents have been fully immunized upon arrival in Singapore.
Work pass holders must present their vaccination certificate As part of the verification process.
Those having digitally verifiable certificates will have to upload them on the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s vaccination screening portal system.
Without digitally verifiable certificates, airlines or ferry operators must present their vaccination certificate prior to boarding or at the checkpoint.
Those who cannot present the required documents will not be allowed to board the aircraft or enter Singapore, unless a prior waiver has been granted.
Individuals who were vaccinated overseas would be required to update their vaccination records in the National Immunization Registry (NIR) and be given a 30-day grace period upon arrival in Singapore to try and show a positive serology test result at a public health preparedness clinic .
“Should they test negative, they must complete the full immunization regimen in Singapore or they may have to be cancelled,” the task force said.
For dependents of work pass holders, the condition of vaccination will not apply to children below 12 years of age.
Pass holders who are medically ineligible for vaccination must submit a doctor’s memo at the time of application and undergo medical review upon arrival in Singapore.
Those applying for Permanent Residence, Student Pass and Long-Term Travel Pass will have their vaccination status verified upon issue. Their vaccination records will have to be updated in the NIR.
If applicants have been vaccinated overseas or have been vaccinated, but the test serology is negative, an indication that the body has not produced antibodies in response to vaccination, they should be subject to vaccination status before being granted permanent residency. To be completed must complete the full immunization regimen in Singapore. near long term.
The immunization condition will not apply to applicants for Permanent Residence, Long-Term Travel Pass and Student Pass for those who are under the age of 12, as well as those who are medically ineligible for vaccination.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has warned that unvaccinated workers will no longer be allowed to return to the workplace from January 15, even if their pre-event testing (PET) result is negative.
The ministry said in October that from January 2022, unvaccinated people will not be allowed to enter the workplace unless they test negative. COVID-19,
“After review and discussion with tripartite partners, we have decided to remove the PET concession for non-vaccinated individuals to return to the workplace with effect from January 15, 2022,” Channel News Asia quoted MOH as saying.
The ministry said partially vaccinated workers, who have received at least one dose of the vaccine but have not yet been fully vaccinated, will be given an exemption till January 31 to complete the vaccination regime.
During the relaxation period, they can enter their workplace with negative PET result.
The Straits Times, citing the Multi-Ministerial Task Force on Covid (MMTF), reported that those renewing their work passes would also have to be vaccinated.
The new order will not apply to children below 12 years of age and those who are medically ineligible for vaccination.
The new measure, announced on Sunday, is part of the country’s adjustment to deal with omicron version,
“These measures will help maintain our high vaccination rates and facilitate the safe reopening of our society and economy,” the Singapore daily quoted MMTF as saying.
At the time of application, employers must declare that their work pass holders and dependents have been fully immunized upon arrival in Singapore.
Work pass holders must present their vaccination certificate As part of the verification process.
Those having digitally verifiable certificates will have to upload them on the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s vaccination screening portal system.
Without digitally verifiable certificates, airlines or ferry operators must present their vaccination certificate prior to boarding or at the checkpoint.
Those who cannot present the required documents will not be allowed to board the aircraft or enter Singapore, unless a prior waiver has been granted.
Individuals who were vaccinated overseas would be required to update their vaccination records in the National Immunization Registry (NIR) and be given a 30-day grace period upon arrival in Singapore to try and show a positive serology test result at a public health preparedness clinic .
“Should they test negative, they must complete the full immunization regimen in Singapore or they may have to be cancelled,” the task force said.
For dependents of work pass holders, the condition of vaccination will not apply to children below 12 years of age.
Pass holders who are medically ineligible for vaccination must submit a doctor’s memo at the time of application and undergo medical review upon arrival in Singapore.
Those applying for Permanent Residence, Student Pass and Long-Term Travel Pass will have their vaccination status verified upon issue. Their vaccination records will have to be updated in the NIR.
If applicants have been vaccinated overseas or have been vaccinated, but the test serology is negative, an indication that the body has not produced antibodies in response to vaccination, they should be subject to vaccination status before being granted permanent residency. To be completed must complete the full immunization regimen in Singapore. near long term.
The immunization condition will not apply to applicants for Permanent Residence, Long-Term Travel Pass and Student Pass for those who are under the age of 12, as well as those who are medically ineligible for vaccination.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has warned that unvaccinated workers will no longer be allowed to return to the workplace from January 15, even if their pre-event testing (PET) result is negative.
The ministry said in October that from January 2022, unvaccinated people will not be allowed to enter the workplace unless they test negative. COVID-19,
“After review and discussion with tripartite partners, we have decided to remove the PET concession for non-vaccinated individuals to return to the workplace with effect from January 15, 2022,” Channel News Asia quoted MOH as saying.
The ministry said partially vaccinated workers, who have received at least one dose of the vaccine but have not yet been fully vaccinated, will be given an exemption till January 31 to complete the vaccination regime.
During the relaxation period, they can enter their workplace with negative PET result.
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