Singapore travel rule changes, by date

Every change we track, newest first, each with a link to the official source. Scheduled changes are listed at the top.

Official sources we check: ICA (immigration), CAAS (aviation), MOH and gov.sg (health and law), LTA (transport).

Coming up

  1. ScheduledRTS Link final system tests and trial runs due to finish.Source · See the data
  2. ScheduledFirst flights departing Singapore with the SAF levy charged.Source · See the data
  3. ScheduledTarget month for RTS Link passenger service.Source · See the data

2026

  1. AnnouncedRTS Link opening moved to February 2027, still subject to safety certification and approvals.Source · See the data
  2. In forceSAF levy starts appearing on tickets sold from this date, for flights leaving Singapore from 1 January 2027.Source · See the data
  3. In forceTobacco and Vaporisers Control Act in force: the maximum fine for having, using or buying a vape rises from S$2,000 to S$10,000.Source · See the data
  4. AnnouncedSAF levy deferred: it now applies to tickets sold from 1 October 2026 for flights departing from 1 January 2027.Source · See the data
  5. In forceNo-Boarding Directives start: ICA can tell airlines not to board passengers who are barred or do not meet entry requirements.Source · See the data

2025

  1. In forceHigher vaping penalties: first-offence composition fine for adults rises to S$700, and short-term visitors who offend again are barred from re-entering.Source · See the data

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