MOH lifts visa requirements for Sierra Leone nationals

SINGAPORE — Following the World Health Organization’s declaration that the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone is over, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) will be lifting the visa requirements for nationals from the country.

The visa requirement, which will be lifted from tomorrow (Nov 28), was imposed on nationals from Ebola-affected countries a year ago to allow for better oversight and to facilitate contact tracing. The countries were Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea,

The requirement was lifted off Liberia in May.

“Noting the recent reports of cases in Liberia, we are monitoring the situation closely and we will consider re-imposing visa requirements if necessary,” the MOH said.

Guinea nationals still require a visa to enter Singapore as it continues to report new cases of the Ebola virus.

The MOH said the Ebola outbreak in West Africa poses a low public health risk to Singapore. Nonetheless, those travelling there are encouraged to take the necessary precautions, and to check the MOH website for the latest health advisory.