As of now, the school will proceed with the existing start date on 19 July 2021. The school is currently working with the various Ministries on possible changes to existing processes and alternatives to assist affected individuals.

1. International Students with Student’s Pass In-Principal Approval (IPA) Letters coming to Singapore will now need to obtain an Entry Approval Letter from the Ministry of Education (MOE). The school will apply to MOE for your Entry Approval Letter upon receipt of your IPA letters.
2. All students coming into Singapore will also be put on a 14-day SH. NUS requires an additional 7 days LOA. The additional requirement will prolong the existing timeline by 3 to 4 weeks.

1. The IPA letter can be expected within the first 2 weeks of June if the Student’s Pass application is submitted immediately when students are advised to do so at the end of May.
2. The Entry Approval Letter can be expected in mid or end June. The letter will be valid for only 2 weeks from the date of issue.

1. International students should confirm flight tickets only after receiving the Entry Approval Letter. However, the arrival date to Singapore has to be within the validity of the letter, which is 2 weeks from the date of issue.
2. All who are currently not in Singapore should endeavour to arrive in Singapore no later than 24 June 2021 to have sufficient time for the SHN.

As at 13 February 2021, all travellers including Singapore Citizens (SCs), Permanent Residents (PRs) and Long-Term Pass holders (including STP and STP-IPA holders) who had remained in the following countries in the last consecutive 14 days prior to entry to Singapore, will have to serve SHN for a duration as indicated in the table below:

Day of arrival will be considered as Day 1, check-out will usually be on the afternoon of Day 15. * From 7 March 2021, 2359hrs, all students and staff from Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) arriving in Singapore from Group 2 countries will be subjected to an additional 7-day Leave of Absence (LOA), on top of their SHN requirements. For FAQs on SHN-related matters, please refer to the Ministry of Health’s FAQ page and contact them directly if you need further clarification.

During the period of the SHN, you are required to remain in your place of residence at all times for a 14-day period. Unlike the Leave of Absence, which allows returnees to leave briefly to buy meals and necessities, a person under SHN is not to leave his/her place of residence at any time. Support will be provided where needed. You should also:

1. Take your temperature twice daily (morning and afternoon) and declare them. Photographs of the temperature readings should be taken and retained for seven days, in case of need for verification.
2. Monitor your health closely and seek medical attention immediately if you are unwell.
3. Minimise contact and avoid sharing personal items with others who are living with you.
4. Avoid having visitors at your residence.
5. Keep a record of persons you come into contact with. You may resume regular activities after the 14-day period, i.e. Day 15, if you are well, without need for special medical clearance

Those who flout the conditions of the SHN may face penalties including:

1. Prosecution under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act.
2. Permanent Residents, as well as Long-Term Visit Pass holders, Dependant’s Pass holders and Student’s Pass holders, may have their Re-Entry Permit or passes revoked, or the validity shortened.
3. For those who are full-time students in Singapore, you might be subjected to disciplinary action, including suspension or dismissal. If you are a foreign student, he/she may have his/her Student’s Pass or Dependant’s Pass cancelled.

More details are available at the Ministry of Health's site.