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General Entry Requirements | Aircraft Entrance Requirements | Personnel Entrance Requirements for Official Travel | Travel Information SECTION I: GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A. IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIALS REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL
1. US Military. a. Military personnel on official business do not require passports but do require military ID cards and travel orders to enter Singapore at Paya Lebar, Singapore Changi Airport, Sembawang Wharves, or Marina South Pier. b. Passport required for personnel planning travel to neighboring countries. Passports used to enter Singapore must have at least six (6) months validity upon arrival. 2. US Government civilians. a. No-fee passport required. Passport must have at least six (6) month's validity upon arrival in Singapore. b. Visa not required for personnel traveling on no-fee passports staying less than 90 days. Personnel staying 90 days or more will be issued appropriate visa applications upon arrival. 3. Eligible family members. a. See I.A.2, above. b. Dependent Entry Approval (DEA) is a Navy process to obtain permission from an area commander to bring dependents into a specific area. Information on how to obtain DEA and points of contact are available at http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/DistributionManagement/Procedures/ Dependent+Entry+Approval.htm. 4. Non-US citizens and dual nationals with non-US passports. a. Passport and visa requirements may vary for non-US citizens and for dual nationals traveling on non-US passports. Such travelers should check with a Singaporean embassy or consulate to determine what credentials they require for entry. 5. Consult Section III, below, to ensure compliance with requirements for Country Clearance and Theater Clearance. 6. Information on obtaining official "no-fee" passports and visas is available at http://dodpassportmatters.hqda.pentagon.mil (.mil/.gov domain restricted).
B. LEAVE REQUIREMENTS 1. Passport required. Passport must have at least six (6) month's validity upon arrival in Singapore. a. No passport required for personnel transiting Singapore on emergency leave carrying military ID cards and EML orders. 2. Visa not required for stays of less than 90 days. A visa is required for stays of 90 days or more. 3. Non-US citizens and dual nationals with non-US passports. a. Passport and visa requirements may vary for non-US citizens and for dual nationals traveling on non-US passports. Such travelers should check with a Singaporean embassy or consulate to determine what credentials they require for entry. 4. Personnel Clearances required for leave travel: a. Country and Theater clearances are NOT required. b. All active duty military personnel planning leave travel must submit an APACS request (see section III.D, below). USPACOM uses APACS requests for Force Tracking purposes and requests will be used in case of emergencies. Prior to travel, travelers must complete the mandatory training and documentation as specified in paragraph III.A.6, below. (1) When preparing the APACS request, deselect Country, Theater and Special Area clearances. c. For leave travel, active duty personnel are required to complete the TT/IATP prior to traveling to a foreign country and all other DoD personnel (civilians, contractors, and family members) are encouraged to enter unofficial travel into the TT/IATP. Please see section III.A.7, below, for requirements. 5. Requirements to register with the US Embassy: For information on registration, see IV.B.1, below.
C. IMMUNIZATIONS AND OTHER MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. For DoD immunization requirements and sources of additional information on immunization, see the Foreign Clearance Manual, C3.1.3 and C3.2.3. 2. Travelers over one (1) year of age arriving from or transiting areas of infection or endemic zones within the preceding six (6) days must provide proof of yellow fever vaccination. 3. It is recommended that all travelers carry an up-to-date International Certificate of Vaccination with their physician’s signature and stamp. 4. The US Embassy medical unit recommends that visitors have current vaccinations, including those for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and influenza. Malaria prophylaxis is not required or recommended for Singapore.
D. IMMIGRATION, CUSTOMS, OR QUARANTINE INSPECTIONS
1. Customs inspection required if leaving the airport. 2. All personnel must provide their Immunization records for inspection. 3. Personnel taking prescribed medications or using syringes for medical purposes such as diabetes must have a doctor’s prescription for verification. 4. Veterinarians transiting Changi Airport and Paya Lebar Air Base with animal blood vial samples, medication, or syringes must secure a permit from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore prior to arrival. Coordinate with the USDAO for appropriate diplomatic note. 5. Provide immigration and customs authorities with copies of the crew orders and passenger and cargo manifests on arrival and departure. 6. All cargo and personnel are subject to drug team inspections after offloading. 7. All baggage on civilian aircraft or in a traveler's possession at Singapore Changi Airport is in Singaporean territory and is subject to the above restrictions. If in doubt, request clarification well before coming to Singapore.
E. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
1. Wear a uniform while conducting official business unless otherwise instructed. 2. Personnel transiting through Paya Lebar Air Base on TDY or leave must wear closed-toe shoes in order to gain access to the base flight line per Paya Lebar Air Base regulations.
F. OTHER GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Declare all firearms and/or weapons on arrival. Travelers must obtain a permit from local police to import or carry firearms or weapons. Do not deplane with firearms or weapons unless permission has been obtained from appropriate authorities. To obtain permission to import or carry weapons or other items considered contraband by Singapore (i.e., bullet proof vests, handcuffs, batons, etc.), request a separate clearance for weapons through USDAO Singapore at least 21 days before traveling to Singapore. See III.A.4, and IV.I.2-4, below, for further information. 2. Singapore does not recognize dual nationality beyond the age of 21, and it strictly enforces universal national service (NS) for all male citizens and permanent residents. Male US citizens who automatically acquired Singaporean citizenship and continue to reside in Singapore are liable for Singaporean NS once they reach the age of 18. Travel abroad by Singaporean males may require Singapore Government approval as they approach national service age and may be restricted when they reach sixteen-and-a-half years of age. Under Singaporean law, an individual who automatically acquires Singaporean citizenship at birth retains that status even after acquiring US citizenship. Males may renounce Singaporean citizenship only after completion of at least two years of national service. Possession of US citizenship does not prevent Singaporean citizens from being subject to this law. Dual nationals, Singapore Permanent Residents, and their parents should contact the Ministry of Defense in Singapore to determine if there will be a national service obligation. For additional information, see the Dual Nationality flyer on the US State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs' website, http://travel.state.gov, and contact the Ministry of Defense Central Manpower Base at tel. 011-65-6373-3127. 3. National-service-liable males who migrated from Singapore before age 11 and have not enjoyed significant socio-economic benefits of citizenship (e.g., applied for a Singaporean identity card or studied in Singapore beyond the age of 11) are allowed to renounce their Singapore citizenship, but not before they turn 21. Until then, they are required to register for national service with the Central Manpower Base and apply for a deferment. After turning 21, they are then eligible to renounce their Singaporean citizenship and, if successful will not be required to serve NS and may continue to make short social visits to Singapore. 4. Travelers must refer to the traveler sections of the following websites for updated threat information and travel advisories: Classified: http://psp-usa.hq.pacom.smil.mil/orgareas/J3/J34/J343/Country %20Requirements/Pages/default.aspx. Unclassified: http://www.pacom.mil/web/Site_Pages/Staff%20Directory/J3/J34%20- %20ATCIP.shtml.
SECTION II: AIRCRAFT ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS A. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Blanket Clearances. a. Blanket clearances are not issued for bilateral exercises. 2. One-Time Clearances. a. All military aircraft requesting landings, including MEDEVAC missions, require diplomatic clearance. b. All military aircraft overflying Singapore’s territorial airspace require Aircraft Clearance. 3. PPR is not required.
B. AIRCRAFT CLEARANCE LEAD-TIME AND VALIDITY
1. Lead-time: a. 10 days for routine clearances. (Note: this lead-time is also mandatory for over flights.) b. HAZMAT cargo transiting WSAP requires five (5) days. c. Importing HAZMAT requires 10 days. d. Dangerous cargo transiting/importing to WSAP requires 14 days. e. Short-notice clearances are only granted for emergencies or unusual circumstances. f. Clearances are normally approved 24 to 48 hours before scheduled arrival in Singapore. 2. Clearance valid for: Only one (1) hour prior to scheduled entry into the Singapore FIR, and +72 hours from the date and time requested. a. Under no circumstances may aircraft arrive or depart other than at the approved times without prior notification to the USDAO and approval by the host nation. b. Airlift aircraft arriving and departing Singapore normally require at least two (2) hours of ground time before departure.
C. ADDRESSES FOR AIRCRAFT CLEARANCE REQUESTS
1. APACS (the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System) is mandatory for all Aircraft Clearance requests. Log onto the website at https://apacs.dtic.mil to create an account, and then create and submit a clearance request. Training materials, documentation, and contact information are available on the website. a. APACS requests are routed to the appropriate DoD approving official assigned to the US Embassy or other designated US organization located in the foreign country. The approver’s organization receiving the APACS request appears at the bottom of the APACS request when it is submitted. b. If the clearance requestor needs to send a copy of the original APACS request to additional organizations outside the required APACS approvers, they may do so by exporting the request to a file and saving it as plain text or html format. The request then may be sent to the additional organizations not listed in the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide. Please note that the APACS request may contain Privacy Act information and should be handled accordingly. 2. The following is a list of clearance request recipients, with clearance approvers listed under Action:
Action: USDAO SINGAPORE SN Info:
D. CONTENT OF AIRCRAFT CLEARANCE REQUEST
1. Prepare and submit the clearance request with APACS at https://apacs.dtic.mil. Details in section II.C.1, above. 2. Country-specific information for inclusion in the “Country Specific Information” field on the “Itinerary” tab in APACS. a. Route of flight: (1) Singapore Territorial Airspace/FIR entry point (name or coordinates), date/time (Z). (2) Route of flight within Singapore Territory. (3) Singapore Territorial Airspace/FIR exit point (name or coordinates), date/time (Z). d. If staging from a US Navy ship, provide coordinates of vessel prior to liftoff of aircraft for departure place and time. e. Because special customs permits are required to import and transit weapons or explosives into Singapore, provide the following information for flights landing in Singapore with weapons or explosives: (1) Dates of arrival and departure (specify whether in local or Zulu time). (2) Point of entry (e.g., Paya Lebar Air Base). (3) Means of entry (e.g., call sign with mission number for aircraft). (4) Purpose and place weapons will be used. (5) Weapons: nomenclature and serial numbers. (6) Ammunition: DoDAC, item, quantity. (7) Explosives: Item/weight/cubes, net explosive weight and class. (8) Statement that unexpended ammunition or explosives and all weapons will depart Singapore upon completion of exercise. 3. If the Aircraft Clearance Request is classified, include paragraph markings and downgrade instructions to ensure timely processing. See the Foreign Clearance Manual, Figure C2.F1.
E. ROUTE, FLIGHT, AND OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
1. Contact Singapore Air Traffic Control upon entry into the FIR. 2. Address flight plans and advisory messages to RSAF AIR OPS CENTRE (routing indicator RAMQAC). 3. Aircraft equipped with sensory or photographic equipment (excluding personal cameras) must declare the equipment in the Aircraft Clearance request and obtain Singapore’s approval prior to landing in Singapore. 4. Delays requiring changes to the approved landing or departure times may be coordinated with USDAO Singapore by phone (011-65-6476-9392) or e-mail ([email protected]). Call the following phone number during after duty hours: 011- 65-6476-9453; ask for the DAO Duty Officer. 5. Expect diplomatic clearance within 24-48 hours of request by message from USDAO Singapore. Aircraft arriving or departing Singapore must not enter Malaysian national airspace without prior Malaysian diplomatic clearance. Coordinate diplomatic clearance with USDAO Kuala Lumpur in advance for all flights requesting landing and departure in Singapore. If air traffic control provides vectors that direct the aircraft to enter Malaysian national airspace, that does not constitute diplomatic clearance to fly into Malaysian national airspace. Aircraft may request arrival and departure vectors that do not require entry into Malaysian airspace from air traffic control, but this does not relieve the aircrew of the responsibility to remain outside of Malaysian airspace. Due to the close proximity to Malaysia, units and aircrews may wish to obtain Malaysian diplomatic overflight clearance. 6. By direction of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Air Operations Center (AOC), all aircraft landing as Paya Lebar Air Base (WSAP) are requested to arrive from the north via Papa Uniform (PU). All aircraft must depart north to PU. Planners are advised to request this route of flight in the Aircraft Clearance request. a. The RSAF AOR or the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will vector aircraft south if required by real-time situations and conditions. 7. Flights carrying weapons or explosives into Singapore should not indicate Singapore Changi Airport (WSSS) as the diversion airfield in the flight plan. 8. File flight plans for flights within Singapore airspace at least one hour prior to takeoff to ensure airspace clearance and timely coordination with neighboring countries. File flight plans with the Singapore Aeronautical Information Service (phone 011-65-6541-2427) or the Paya Lebar base operations officer (phone 011-65-6381-3166/3222). 9. Aircraft without diplomatic clearance may not file for flights in airways crossing St. John's Island (navigation aid SINJON, identifier SJ) or airways passing over Singapore's land territory. ICAO acceptance of flight plan does not constitute diplomatic clearance. Aircraft without diplomatic clearance may file a point-to-point navigation leg off airways to avoid infringing Singapore's airspace over land. Flights without diplomatic clearance should be flown through the Singapore Strait on a path that avoids any island in the Strait. To preclude off-airways maneuvering, the USDAO recommends that aircrew request diplomatic clearance. 10. For all US ships that will have aircraft or helos fly into Singapore please contact this office: [email protected] and [email protected] so that we can email specific procedures provided by the GOV of Singapore. 11. Hotel Reservations (HOTRES) for Aircrew: USDAO Singapore no longer makes hotel reservations for aircrew. The Air Mobility Command (AMC) representative at Paya Lebar Air Base makes hotel reservations. Contact AMC Rep at email: [email protected] and [email protected]. Phone: 011-65-9660-0043 (DSN 315-421-2804). Provide the following information: a. First and last names of all crew members. b. Credit card information (one (1) card is enough to hold all the rooms): (1) Name of credit card holder. (2) Type of credit card. (3) Credit card number. (4) Credit card expiration date.
F. AIRPORTS
1. Enter and depart.
/Changi Air Base (WSAC) /Sebawang Air Base (WSAG) /Paya Lebar Air Base (WSAP) Singapore/Changi Airport (WSSS)
2. Additional airport information. a. Operating hours for WSAP are 2300Z-1100Z, Monday through Friday and 2300Z-0500Z Saturdays. However, aircraft departure is only authorized after 0001Z. b. Quiet hours at WSAP are 2300Z-0001Z, Monday-Saturday. Fixed-wing fighter aircraft are not allowed to arrive or depart during quiet hours. c. Saturday arrivals at WSAP are discouraged, however, if required, they require prior coordination and approval from base officials. d. WSAP is closed Sundays and local holidays. (See IV.B.5, below, for local holidays.) Parking and ramp space at Paya Lebar Air Base are limited. e. WSAP is occasionally closed at other times for parachute jumps, FOD walks, runway maintenance, and ceremonial activities. A schedule is released the last week of each month for the following month. f. Customs, immigration, and health inspection facilities are available at WSAP during operating hours. Coordinate with AMC representatives for these services at WSAP and WSSS. g. Routine turnaround services are provided to all DoD aircraft. h. WSAC, WSAG, and WSSS are only used by direction of the RSAF AOC and the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Planners must not request landing at WSAC, WSAG, or WSSS. i. USDAO personnel do not meet aircraft at the airfield except for DV and SAM missions. j. Paya Lebar Air Base (WSAP) is the only approved airport for military aircraft. Exceptions are only made for code III and above flights, diversions, and SAM missions. MEDEVAC missions and other essential missions may request Singapore Changi International Airport (WSSS) when Paya Lebar is closed. For planning purposes, all DoD aircraft filing Singapore as a destination should anticipate diplomatic clearance being granted for the use of Paya Lebar. (1) Successive helicopter flights of two (2) or more aircraft should expect delays of up to 30 minutes during arrival and departure. (2) Certain parking areas at Paya Lebar have a “first in – last out” sequence. Flight crews should ensure that ground control and base operations have the most current expected departure time. (3) Weather warning CAT 1 conditions will delay departure, arrival, and flight line operations. (4) Smoking at the Paya Lebar flight line is prohibited. Check with base officials for designated smoking areas. n. Provide the following to local officials on arrival: seven (7) copies of the crew manifest, seven (7) copies of the passenger manifest, and two (2) copies of each general declaration (arrival and departure). o. Use a Standard Form 44 for services and a US Government AIR Card for fuel purchases. p. Coordinate any storage requirements with the hosting Singapore agency or USDAO prior to arrival; facilities to store classified information are limited.
SECTION III: PERSONNEL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL A. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Country Clearance. a. Country Clearance is required from the appropriate approving agency. (1) PLEASE NOTE: Country Clearance approval is granted through one of the following agencies: ODC Singapore (for all Foreign Military Sales Program Support related visits); Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) (for all ONRG- sponsored visits); and USDAO Singapore (for all other travel). (2) Assume Country Clearance unless otherwise notified. c. International Conferences. (1) DoD and DoD-sponsored travelers entering the country exclusively to attend an international conference require Country Clearance. (2) Assume clearance if not informed otherwise within five (5) days. e. Any visit by DoD persons with host-nation government officials or agencies must be coordinated through the USDAO or the ODC, depending on the purpose of the visit. f. Schedule official visits with government and military personnel or facilities Monday through Friday. g. Any unit that plans to operate out of Paya Lebar Air Base must provide to the host unit or the 497th Combat Training Squadron no later than 30 days prior to arrival a complete list of the personnel involved and the inclusive dates of the intended operations. The list must include the full name, rank, the last four digits of the Social Security number, and the duty position or title of each person. The visiting unit must also provide a digital, individual passport-sized photo of each person. The 497 CTS contact numbers is commercial 64-6311-9651/55/56 (DSN 315-421-2821/22). Without individual security access passes, personnel will not be authorized daily access to Paya Lebar Air Base. h. DoD personnel on TDY/TAD to Paya Lebar Air Base or COMLOGWESTPAC must coordinate billeting arrangements with the Gateway Inn and Suites, located in the Sembawang military community. Phone: 011-65-6752-8245. Fax: 011-65- 6752-8380. E-mail: [email protected]. 2. Theater Clearance. a. Theater Clearance is required and traveler may assume clearance five (5) days after submitting the APACS request. (1) Exception: Personnel permanently assigned to USPACOM headquarters do not require Theater Clearance. (2) For a listing of all current USPACOM restricted areas by country, refer to http://psp-usa.hq.pacom.smil.mil/orgareas/J3/J34/J343/Travel %20Requirements/Pages/default.aspx on the SIPRNet. Use http://www.pacom.mil/web/Site_Pages/Staff%20Directory/J3/J34%20- %20ATCIP.shtml on the NIPRNet (click on USPACOM Country Information) for Terrorism, Criminal Threat Levels, the FPCONs by country and requirements for each country in the PACOM AOR. 3. Special Area Clearance. a. Special Area is not required. 4. Aircrew do not require Personnel Clearance. However, passengers must request Personnel Clearance. 5. Separate clearance required to import or carry weapons or any other items considered contraband by Singapore (i.e., bullet proof vests, handcuffs, batons, etc.) Request a separate clearance for weapons through USDAO Singapore at least 21 days before traveling to Singapore. a. Note that travelers cannot request this separate clearance from USDAO Singapore via APACS, but must request it separately by message, fax, etc. (For USDAO Singapore’s message address, see II.C, above. For other contact information, see IV.B.2.c, below.) b. See IV.I.2-4, below, for more detailed information on weapon restrictions and requirements. 6. The Personnel Clearance requirements in this section apply to official travel only. Refer to Section I.B, above, for leave travel. Submit all clearance requests (classified and unclassified) via the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS). See Section III.C.1, below, for APACS information. 7. Mandatory Training and Documentation: Prior to travel, DoD and DoD-sponsored travelers must complete the following training and documentation, regardless of length of travel, and must state in the itinerary tab of the Travel Clearance Request (see III.D.3, below) that they have complied with these requirements. a. Antiterrorism (AT) Training. (1) Complete Level 1 AT training within 12 months of the travel date. DoD and DoD-sponsored personnel who cannot receive Level 1 AT training from a certified trainer may receive it on line at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/. After logon, use a self-generated user ID and password to proceed. At the end of the process, save or print a copy of the completion certificate as proof of having completed Level I AT training. (2) Travelers must receive an area-specific update within three (3) months of the travel date. This update contains travel restrictions and threat assessments and is available on the SIPRNet at http://psp- usa.hq.pacom.smil.mil/orgareas/J3/J34/J343/Travel %20Requirements/Pages/default.aspx. The contents of this website are classified Secret/NOFORN. Travelers who do not have access to the SIPRNET should contact their unit AT officer for assistance. c. Travel Tracker / Individual AT Plan (TT/IATP):
(1) Effective 1 July 2011, USPACOM mandates the use of the web-based Travel Tracker/Individual AT Plan (TT/IATP) program for all DoD personnel traveling to foreign countries in the PACOM Area of Responsibility via https://public.seat.nmci.navy.mil/iatp/default.aspx. USPACOM OPORD 5050-08 FRAGO 2, USPACOM Antiterrorism Program provides amplifying details regarding the TT/IATP program, and is available at USPACOM J34 SIPRNET Sharepoint Homepage (http://psp.hq.pacom.smil.mil/orgareas/j3/j34/pages/default.aspx). (a) All Active Duty personnel will enter their travel information into the TT/IATP program prior to traveling to a foreign country in the USPACOM AOR. This applies to official travel and unofficial travel when the latter is not part of a unit deployment or PCS move. (b) All other DoD personnel (civilians, contractors, family members) stationed in the USPACOM AOR will enter their travel information into the TT/IATP program prior to traveling to a foreign country in the USPACOM AOR in an official capacity. This applies to official travel when not part of a unit deployment or PCS move, but does not apply to travel within the foreign country of assignment. Personnel are encouraged to enter unofficial travel into the Travel Tracker program. (2) On 1 April 2011, USPACOM implemented Phase One of TT/IATP, mandating the use of the web-based TT/AITP program for all USPACOM-based DoD personnel. (3) The TT/IATP program provides a capability to maintain visibility of DoD travelers and deployed forces throughout the AOR and USPACOM based DoD personnel traveling globally, as well as the ability to transmit all-hazard threat information via email or cell phone text. It also provides a mechanism for USPACOM based personnel to develop and route their individual AT Plan for approval when traveling to CDRUSPACOM Travel Restricted areas. The TT/IATP program supplements but does not replace the requirement for Theater, Country, Special Area, or Personnel clearances as required by the Foreign Clearance Manual. The TT/IATP program is a public key infrastructure/common access card (PKI/CAC)-enabled, unclassified system accessible at the following URL: https://public.seat.nmci.navy.mil/iatp/default.aspx. (4) Because the TT/IATP program resides on a secure but unclassified portal, commanders may waive the requirements to input data into the system for sensitive travel. When doing so commanders must develop procedures to track travelers and provide them with threat/travel warnings, advisories, and other time-sensitive information. Any waiver of use of TT/IATP program will be annotated in travel clearance requests. (5) Per USPACOM OPORD 5050-08 FRAGO 2, USPACOM Antiterrorism Program, an IATP is now required for travel to USPACOM Travel Restricted areas only. All other destinations require only a Travel Tracker entry be submitted. However, the Service Components may, at their discretion, require their personnel to submit a full AT Plan (IATP) regardless of the destination. USPACOM based personnel are required to use the TT/IATP program for routing and approval of their IATP. Use of the TT/IATP program for development and approval of an IATP is optional for non-USPACOM based personnel. Subordinate commands may impose more stringent requirements. However, use of the TT/IATP is required as directed by US Pacific Command Travel Tracker/Individual Antiterrorism Plan (TT/IATP) Program – Phase Two Implementation (CDR USPACOM HONOLULU HI//J00// 070302Z May 11), USPACOM Antiterrorism Program (USPACOM OPORD 5050-08 FRAGO 2), and Foreign Clearance Manual (DOD 4500.54-M). h. Personnel Recovery:
(1) All personnel must complete Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Code of Conduct (CoC) Level B training (SERE/CoC Level B) or higher, within 24 months prior to arrival within the USPACOM AOR. The preferred method for accomplishing this requirement is the SERE 100 course available as computer based training. (a) Computer based SERE 100 training is available through Joint Knowledge Online (JKO). Users must establish a personal account at JKO - the NIPR address for JKO is http://jko.jfcom.mil; SIPR is http://jkolms.jwfc.jfcom.smil.mil/html/login/login.jsp, (Complete SERE 100 Level A). Once the account is created, follow the appropriate links to SERE 100 Training. The course abbreviation for SERE 100 is J3TA-US022. (b) SERE 100 is also available on the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO), Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS) and the Marine Corps Net (MarineNet). Links to these sites are available at NIPR: http://www.pacom.mil/web/site_pages/staff%20directory/j3/J35%20- %20PersonnelRecovery.shtml. (2) All personnel must complete an electronic Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP). Electronic ISOPREPs are completed by establishing an individual account in the Personnel Recovery Mission Software (PRMS) program utilizing https://prmsglobal.prms.af.smil.mil. US Army personnel should complete electronic ISOPREP requirements using the Pre-OCONUS Travel File (PRO- File) survey, accessed by https://medinah.sed.apg.army.mil/PRO-File/. (a) ISOPREP Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 9 must be filled out completely by all individuals. All ISOPREPs must be accompanied by two (2) digital photos, one full-face, and one right-side profile. Digital photos must be JPEG format and less than 200 kilobytes. Fingerprints (Section 6) are not required. (b) All individuals must review and/or update their ISOPREPs (and EPAs as applicable) and have it validated by their ISOPREP Unit Manager at least every six (6) months during peacetime and prior to each mission during military Operations. (c) If unable to access SIPRnet, contact the service components PR OPRs (PACFLT, PACAF, MARFORPAC, USARPAC, SOCPAC, USFJ, USFK, or ALCOM). If not attached to, or sponsored by a service component entry is required to the USPACOM AOR, contact the USPACOM Joint Personnel Recovery Center (JPRC) at commercial 808-477-8089 (DSN 315-477-8089) or via e-mail at [email protected]. (d) Coalition ID is not a required field on the electronic ISOPREP. (e) For any technical problems with PRMS, contact the PRMS helpdesk at DSN: 312-273-3701 or email: [email protected]. (3) Additional Personnel Recovery information and component PR OPR contact information is available through the USPACOM JPRC at NIPR: http://www.pacom.mil/web/site_pages/staff%20directory/j3/J35%20- %20PersonnelRecovery.shtml or SIPR: http://psp.hq.pacom.smil.mil/orgareas/J3/J35/Personnel_Recovery/Pages/default .aspx. (4) Per USPACOM Instruction 0503.1, DoD contractors must comply with these requirements unless specifically exempted by the terms of their contract. If the contract does not support SERE 100 or ISOPREP requirements, completion of SERE 100 and an electronic ISOPREP is still highly encouraged.
B. LEAD-TIME FOR PROCESSING PERSONNEL CLEARANCE REQUESTS
1. 30 days.
C. ADDRESSES FOR PERSONNEL CLEARANCE REQUESTS
1. APACS (the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System) is now mandatory for all Personnel Clearance requests. Log onto the website at https://apacs.dtic.mil to create an account, and then create and submit a clearance request. Training materials, documentation, and contact information are available on the website. a. APACS requests are routed to the appropriate DoD approving official assigned to the US Embassy or other designated US organization located in the foreign country. The approver’s organization receiving the APACS request appears at the bottom of the APACS request when it is submitted. b. If the clearance requestor needs to send a copy of the original APACS request to additional organizations outside the required APACS approvers, they may do so by exporting the request to a file and saving it as plain text or html format. The request then may be sent to the additional organizations not listed in the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide. Please note that the APACS request may contain Privacy Act information and should be handled accordingly. 2. The following is a list of clearance request recipients, with clearance approvers listed under Action: (Note that some of the Info recipients shown may no longer choose to receive Info copies of clearance requests.)
Action: ODC SINGAPORE SN (for all security assistance and defense cooperation related visits) ONRG SINGAPORE SN (for all US Navy research visits) USDAO SINGAPORE SN (for all other visits) HQ USPACOM HONOLULU HI//J02/J3/J52// Info: Additional info for USAF: HQ USAF WASHINGTON DC//A5XP//
D. CONTENT OF PERSONNEL CLEARANCE REQUEST 1. Prepare and submit the clearance request automatically with APACS at https://apacs.dtic.mil. Details at III.C.1, above. 2. The required format for all personnel Travel Clearance Requests appears in the Foreign Clearance Manual, Figure C3.F1. (A downloadable version of this form is available here: personnel_clearance.doc.) 3. Theater-specific information for inclusion in the “Theater Specific Information” field under “Country Information” on the “Itinerary” tab in APACS. a. State that the traveler(s) has completed Level 1 AT Training within the last 12 months. b. State that the traveler(s) has completed SERE 100 Training within the last 24 months, as specified in USPACOMI 0503.1 para 7.a (2). c. State that the traveler(s) has a completed ISOPREP on file and validated in PRMS within the last six (6) months, as specified in USPACOMI 0503.1 para 7.a (3). d. State the name, rank, title and organization of the authority who has approved the Antiterrorism Plan. Include the date of approval, and note that the AT Plan must be completed 30 days or less prior to submission of the APACS request. e. If the clearance request does not meet the required lead-time, state why the lead-time requirement has not been met. f. State that the traveler(s) has received an area-specific update within three (3) months of the travel date. g. State that the traveler(s) has submitted the USPACOM Travel Tracker data (TT/IATP) via https://public.seat.nmci.navy.mil/iatp/default.aspx. 4. Country-specific information for inclusion in the “Country Specific Information” field under “Country Information” on the “Itinerary” tab in APACS. a. List any medical kits accompanying patients in order to avoid delays while transferring to ground transport. 5. If the Travel Clearance Request is classified, include paragraph markings and downgrade instructions to ensure timely processing. See the Foreign Clearance Manual, Figure C3.F1. 6. If personal information is required (e.g., Social Security number, birthplace), include the marking "Personal Data - Privacy Act of 1974."
SECTION IV: TRAVEL INFORMATION A. STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORIES
1. Travel Warnings: None. 2. Travel Alerts: None. 3. The DoS Bureau of Consular Affairs posts Country Specific Information Sheets as well as Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts at http://travel.state.gov.
B. AMERICAN EMBASSY 1. Location:
a. The US Embassy in Singapore is located at 27 Napier Road, 258508. Phone: 011-65- 6476-9100. b. The US Embassy website URL is http://singapore.usembassy.gov. c. REGISTRATION: Americans living or traveling in Singapore are encouraged to register with the nearest US Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Singapore. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
2. Telecommunications Contact Information:
a. International telephone country code: 65. No city code. b. US Embassy switchboard: 6476-9100. c. US Defense Attaché Office (USDAO). (1) Senior Defense Official (SDO)/Defense and Naval Attaché: 6476-9392. (2) AIRA: 6476-9365. (3) ARMA: 6476-9466. (4) MARA: 6476-9331. (5) A/ALUSNA: 6476-9075. (6) Operations Coordinator: 6476-9237. (5) Secretary: 6476-9392. (8) USA OPS NCO: 6476-9260. (9) USN OPS ASST: 6476-9253/9445. (10) USAF OPS NCO: 6476-9094. (11) Unclassified fax: 6476-9277. (12) STU-III/Classified fax: 6476-9088. (13) E-mail (Unclassified): [email protected]. (14) Phone after duty hours: Call the Marine Security Guard at 6476-9453. q. Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC). (1) Phone (direct): 6476-9336/9291. (2) Fax (Unclassified): 6476-9483. (3) STU-III/Classified fax: 6476-9279. t. Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG). (1) Phone: 6476-9443. (2) Fax: 6476-9084. (3) E-mail: [email protected]. w. Force Protection Detachment. (1) Phone: 6750-2019. (2) Fax: 6750-2497. (3) E-mail:
a. (a) Unclassified: [email protected].
b. (b) Classified: (b) Classified: [email protected].. 3. Hours:
a. US Embassy operating hours are Monday - Friday 0830L - 1715L. b. US Embassy message center normally operates Monday - Friday 2330-0930Z. c. COMLOG WESTPAC has a 24-hour message center in Sembawang supporting CLWP, NRCS, and 497CTS and can be reached at commercial 011-65-6750-2598 (DSN 312- 421-2598). 4. Mailing Address:
a. Unclassified. USDAO US Embassy Unit #4280 Box 20 (USDAO) or Box 21 (ODC) (as appropriate) FPO AP 96507-0020 or -0021 (as appropriate) b. Classified. (Use registered mail.) (1) On the inner envelope: USDAO / ODC US Embassy Singapore (2) On the outer envelope: Supervisor Diplomatic Pouch and Mail SA-8, LOC Department of State Washington, DC 20522-0801 d. Force Protection Detachment. NCISFO Singapore PSC 470, Box 2900 FPO AP 96534-2900
5. Holidays: The US Embassy is closed on the following 2011 US and Singaporean holidays: 31 Dec. (New Year's Day), 17 Jan. (Martin Luther King Day), 3-4 Feb. (Chinese New Year), 21 Feb. (President's Day), 22 Apr. (Good Friday), 2 May (International Labor Day), 17 May (Vesak Day), 30 May (Memorial Day), 4 Jul. (Independence Day), 9 Aug. (Singaporean National Day), 30 Aug. (Hari Raya Puasa), 5 Sep. (US Labor Day), 10 Oct. (Columbus Day), 26 Oct. (Deepavali), 7 Nov. (Hari Raya Haji), 11 Nov. (Veterans Day), 24 Nov. (Thanksgiving Day), 26 Dec. (Christmas Day), 2 Jan. (New Year).
C. TIME CONVERSION
1. Local Standard Time is Z + 8. 2. Singapore does not observe Daylight Savings Time.
D. CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
1. Singaporean customs authorities enforce strict regulations on importing and/or exporting items such as weapons, illegal drugs, certain religious materials, pornographic material, videotapes, CDs, DVDs, and software (for censorship or pirating reasons). The definition of "weapon" enforced by Singapore customs is very broad and, in addition to firearms, includes many items which are not necessarily seen as weapons in the United States, such as dive knives, kitchen knives, handcuffs, and expended shell casings. Carrying any of these items without permission may result in the traveler's immediate arrest. All baggage is x-rayed at every port of entry, so placing such items in checked baggage will not allow the traveler to bring it into the country. 2. In many countries around the world, including Singapore, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available. Transactions involving such products are illegal, and bringing them back to the United States may result in forfeitures and/or fines. 3. Travelers can bring the following items into the country duty-free for personal use: personal effects (including jewelry), one (1) portable computer, one (1) cigarette lighter, one (1) electric razor, and one (1) camera and film. Customs may retain exposed or developed film for inspection and may continue to hold it until departure. 4. A passenger can bring one (1) quart of liquor, malt liquor, or wine into the country duty- free, but an aircrew member can bring in only one-quarter of a quart of liquor, malt liquor, or wine duty-free. 5. Generally, there are four types of dutiable goods in Singapore: alcoholic beverages, tobacco, gasoline and motor vehicles. Travelers entering Singapore at any port of entry must approach an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer at the "Red Channel" for payment of duty (e.g. alcohol and tobacco) and goods and services tax (GST) if the traveler has dutiable goods which exceed the GST relief or duty-free concession. It is an offence to proceed through the "Green Channel" for clearance if the traveler has items that are subject to payment of duty and/or GST. 6. Singapore vigorously enforces laws against the possession, use, or smuggling of narcotics and has increased the severity of punishment for violators. 7. Singaporean law prohibits the sale of chewing gum.
E. HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
1. Good medical care is widely available. Doctors and hospitals expect immediate payment for health services by credit card or cash and generally do not accept US health insurance. Recipients of health care should be aware that Ministry of Health auditors in certain circumstances may be granted access to patient medical records without the consent of the patient, and, in certain circumstances, physicians may be required to provide information relating to the diagnosis or treatment without the patient's consent. 2. Several insect-borne diseases are common in the region, including dengue, filariasis, Japanese encephalitis, and plague. Travelers should protect themselves against mosquito bites. Despite vigorous mosquito eradication efforts in Singapore, from time to time Singapore experiences a spike in the number of dengue fever cases. Outbreaks tend to be clustered in residential areas, but there have been no reports of clusters in primary tourist areas, such as the Night Safari, the Singapore zoo, or Orchard Road. 3. In January 2008, a new strain of the viral disease Chikungunya was detected in Singapore. A dozen cases of the disease, which, like Dengue Fever, is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, were documented. There were no deaths. Unlike prior cases in Singapore, these cases were contracted locally, and the outbreak centered around guest worker housing on Clive Street. 4. Do not swim in streams or lakes. Doing so puts the traveler at risk of contracting the parasitic disease schistosomiasis (bilharzia), which can cause extensive tissue damage, kidney failure, and blindness. 5. Active duty military members (including family members/dependants) traveling to Singapore and requiring urgent or emergency medical care may contact TRICARE International SOS at: Toll-Free: 1-800-834-5514 (from outside the US: 1-215-701-2800 – collect calls are accepted); Web: http://www.tricare- overseas.com/ContactUs/ContactPAC.cfm.
F. CURRENCY INFORMATION
1. There are no restrictions on imports or exports of US or other currency. However, currency must be declared. 2. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are plentiful in Singapore, and they are the best method of obtaining cash. There are also facilities for changing money at the airport and at many large commercial centers and shopping malls. Bank transfers generally take weeks, and surcharges are steep. Transfers from commercial services such as American Express and Western Union are generally efficient. 3. As of 12 April 2011, approximately 1.3 Singapore dollars equaled $1 USD. For a more up-to-date exchange rate, the "links" section of the FCG website shows links to several commercial websites that track the current dollar value of many currencies.
G. CLOTHING RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Bring lightweight clothing and tropical uniform. 2. Personnel transiting through Paya Lebar Air Base on TDY or leave must wear closed-toe shoes in order to gain access to the base flight line per Paya Lebar Air Base regulations.
H. TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS
1. Government quarters are available for US military personnel and DoD civilians traveling to and through Singapore. The US military controlled lodging facilities are located in Sembawang, a small community approximately 25-30 minutes from Changi International airport and Paya Lebar Airbase. Government transportation is not available. Commercial taxies are available outside of the terminal. 2. Lodging arrangements can be made by contacting the Navy Gateway Inn and Suites reception desk at 213 Lagos Circle, Sembawang. Commercial phone: 65-6752-8245. Commercial fax: 65-6752-8380. DSN: 421-2377 (from inside the Pacific region) or 315- 421-2377 (from CONUS or Alaska). The reception desk operates 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. 3. Personnel on TDY/TAD to Singapore are required to contact the Navy Gateway Inn and Suites prior to securing alternate accommodations. During JCS deployments and other exercises, lodging is limited, and members should coordinate with the sponsoring activity in Singapore prior to their arrival. Certificates of non-availability will not be issued unless travelers have followed these procedures. Lodging is at "No Cost" for official travelers. Space-available guests are charged $48 US per night. If possible, send a faxed copy of official travel orders to the fax number above. 4. Singapore has numerous hotels available if the Navy Gateway Inn and Suites cannot provide accommodations. The reception desk and the Sling Inn can provide recommendations for hotels that provide government rates. A major credit card is required to guarantee hotel reservations. Cancellations are required 24-48 hours in advance, or a one-night room rate will be levied. 5. USDAO will not make reservations for transiting personnel. This does not include US Embassy support of DV missions.
I. TRAVEL PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Singapore enforces strict laws pertaining to the propriety of behavior between people and the modesty of individuals. The Singaporean law “Outrage of Modesty” is defined as an assault or use of criminal force on any person with the intent to, or the knowledge that it may, outrage the modesty of that person. Penalties may include imprisonment for up to two (2) years, a fine, caning, or a combination thereof. Men are sometimes accused of inappropriately touching other people, often women, resulting in their prosecution and punishment under this Singaporean law. 2. Controlled items that require separate clearance from USDAO Singapore for use in security duties include arms and explosives, bullet-proof clothing, handcuffs, and telecommunications and radio communications equipment. Personnel importing controlled items as part of official duties must request diplomatic clearance to bring these items into Singapore through USDAO Singapore at least 21 days prior to arrival. Personnel found to have in possession of controlled items without authorization can expect to be detained by Singapore authorities. 3. Controlled items that require separate clearance from USDAO Singapore for use in bilateral military training exercises include arms and explosives; military training aids such as replica weapons, including rifles, pistols, and revolvers; paint guns; air guns; bullet-proof clothing; handcuffs; and telecommunications and radio communications equipment. Personnel importing controlled items as part of official duties must request diplomatic clearance to bring these items into Singapore through USDAO Singapore at least 21 days prior to arrival. Personnel found to be in possession of controlled items without authorization can expect to be detained by Singapore authorities. 4. Prohibited items that cannot be imported into Singapore include firearms or parts of firearms, including magazines; live bullets or blanks for small caliber revolvers, pistols, or rifles; live bullets or blanks other than small caliber; air pistols or rifles or parts of air pistols or rifles; airsoft guns or BB guns; spear guns or cross bows; explosives, blasting caps, dynamite, detonators, or detonator cords; fireworks or firecrackers; spent or empty cartridges; bullets rendered '’safe”; signal flares; tear-gas spray or pepper spray; walking sticks with daggers; industrial acid or corrosive substances; flick knives or gravity knives; whips made from bicycle or motorcycle chains; nanchakus and knuckle dusters; ninja stars and throwing knives; stun guns or taser guns; toy guns that resemble real guns; bullet-proof vests; batons or T-batons; night sticks or truncheons; handcuffs; replica, dummy, or model explosives; cornershot devices; and lighters shaped like grenades. Personnel found to be in possession of prohibited items can expect to be detained by Singapore authorities. 5. Cameras must not be exhibited or used on military installations or at Custom and Immigrations checkpoints. 6. Visitors should be aware of Singapore's strict laws and penalties for a variety of offenses that might be considered minor in the US, including jaywalking, littering, spitting, as well as the importation and sale of chewing gum. Singapore imposes a mandatory caning sentence on males for vandalism offenses. Authorities in Singapore may also impose caning for immigration violations and other offenses. Singaporean authorities do impose these sentences on foreign nationals, including US citizens. 7. There are strict penalties for possession and use of drugs as well as for trafficking in illegal drugs. Trafficking charges may be brought based on the quantity of illegal drugs in a subject’s possession, regardless of whether there is any proven or demonstrated intent to distribute the drugs. Convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Singapore has a mandatory death penalty for many narcotics offenses. Singapore police have the authority to compel both residents and non-residents to submit to random drug analysis and do not distinguish between drugs consumed before or after entering Singapore in applying local laws. 8. US citizens are encouraged to carry a copy of their US passports with them at all times, so that, if questioned by local officials, proof of identity and US citizenship are readily available. 9. 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