Singapore removes India, five other South Asian nations from travel restriction list
The Hindu
All travellers with a 14-day travel history to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore from Wednesday, the Health Ministry said.
Singapore on Saturday announced the removal of India and five other South Asian countries from its travel restriction list as the island-State continues to adjust border measures in response to the global situation.
All travellers with a 14-day travel history to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore from Wednesday, the Health Ministry said.
However, travellers from these countries will be subjected to the tightest of border measures, which involve a 10-day, stay-home notice period at a dedicated facility, it said.
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