Health regulations
Some countries may require valid certificates of inoculation and/or vaccination, which you can obtain from the local health authorities in your country.
Syringes and hypodermic needles
You require a prescription or note from a registered physician to carry syringes and/or hypodermic needles on board. Please do not dispose of used syringes or needles in the seat pockets or without the protective caps. Our cabin crew will be happy to assist you with safe disposal of your syringes and/or needles.
Medication
If you have a medical condition, please consult your physician on your fitness to travel. Some conditions may require you to get medical clearance before you fly with us.
We encourage you to bring sufficient medication for your trip, which you should keep in your hand luggage (not checked in). You should also have a letter from your physician outlining your condition and medication(s).
Medical clearance
We look to do everything we can to make your every journey a safe and comfortable one. So if you need special attention or to use medical equipment on board our flight (for instance, a stretcher or supplementary oxygen tank), or when your fitness to travel is in doubt, you'll require medical clearance from a doctor. Additional medical review may be required on a case-by-case basis.
Simply complete the form below and e-mail it to us. You may do so by contacting Singapore Airlines. You can also get the form from our offices and appointed travel agents.
Please inform us of your travel plans early and at least 5 working days before the flight, so there will be sufficient time to process your medical clearance.
Medical conditions
Generally, medical conditions don’t stop you from flying. However, cabin pressure can reach the atmospheric pressure at an altitude of 5,000 to 7,000 feet, so some medical conditions may require certain precautions.
Due to flight safety requirements, seats in the emergency exit row are not available.
Personal medical equipment
Approval is mandatory for electrical and electronic medical equipment to be used on board. This is to ensure that the equipment does not interfere with the aircraft navigation and communication systems. If your medical equipment causes interference, our cabin crew may ask that you turn it off.
You’ll be required to operate your own medical equipment, without the assistance of our cabin crew. If you’re travelling with electrical or electronic medical equipment, please contact Singapore Airlines to make the necessary arrangements.
No self-powered medical devices can be carried on board, except:
- An individual passport.
- Exit territory authorization form signed by his or her legal parents (parents or guardians).
- A photocopy of a valid identity document of the parent who have signed the exit territory authorisation form.
You don’t need approval to use these devices on board our flights. However, we may not be able to provide inflight power supply on all your flights with us. We recommend that you use a gel or dry battery that can power the equipment for at least 150% of the flight time. For instance, if your flight is 10 hours long, please have a battery supply of 15 hours.
Due to flight safety requirements, seats in the emergency exit row are not available.
