Singapore, August 22,2019- Singapore, in recent years, has seen an increase in the number of foreign children who are either not vaccinated against diphtheria and measles, or whose vaccinated status cannot be sufficiently ascertained. To counter this, as well as ensure high vaccination coverage among all children in the country, the Singapore Government has mandated that with effect from February 1, 2019, all applications of long-term immigration pass for foreign-born children will require documentation of diphtheria and measles vaccination.

Detailing this, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) noted that the new requirement will apply to all children aged 12 years and below, who are applying for – either Dependant’s Pass (DP) or Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), and Student’s Pass (STP) issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Though it must be noted that foreign children born locally, to Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident parents or foreigners, are not subject to the newly-introduced vaccination documentation requirements.

Read more about Vaccination Requirements for LTVP and DP Holders at https://www.rikvin.com/blog/diphtheria-and-measles-vaccination-proofs-required-for-ltpv-holders-below-12-from-february-2019