Pre-Departure
COVID-19
Swab Test
For business travellers requiring a pre-departure COVID-19 swab testing, you can book an appointment through Raffles Connect. Travellers to China can also have the IgM antibody test done at any of the pre-departure swab clinics.
For more information about COVID-19 testing, please visit COVID-19 Tests.
Costs of the COVID-19 tests are available on the Raffles Connect app.
How to make a pre-departure COVID-19 swab test
Pre-Boarding Antigen Rapid Test for China-Bound Travellers
A pre-boarding antigen rapid test is required for all travellers boarding flights to China. The test must booked and paid for on Raffles Connect and be conducted at Changi Airport Testing Centre.
Location: Changi Testing Facility (CTF), Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 1, Coach Stand.
The test should be taken 2 to 6 hours prior to departure time. Please see the FAQ below for more details.
Changi Testing Facility (CTF) is located at Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 1, Coach Stand. It is outside of the former McDonald in Terminal 3.
Online purchase and booking of appointment are strongly encouraged. When you purchase the pre-boarding ART test from our Raffles Connect Mobile App, you should do your appointment booking at the same time. Booking of the test should be done at least 2 days before your flight departure date.
The pre-boarding ART test can be purchased from our Raffles Connect Mobile App. The App is available in Google Play and Apple App Store.
Yes, you can by simply logging into your Raffles Connect account and reschedule your appointment.
Bring along your passport and travel document. Show your Appointment Confirmation on the Raffles Connect Mobile App at the entrance of the Changi Testing Facility (CTF) to our duty staff and they will assist you.
The pre-boarding ART test should be taken 2 - 6 hours before your departure time. For example, if your flight departs at 6pm, the pre-boarding ART test must be done anytime between 12pm to 4pm before you proceed for check in.
No, the pre-boarding ART test must be done at the Changi Testing Facility (CTF) at Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 1, Coach Stand on the day of your departure.
Purchasing of the pre-boarding ART can only be made online via the Raffles Connect Mobile App.
Adequate appointment slots have been provided to cater to each flight departing for China, within the 4 hours’ window before flight check-in commences.
The Changi Testing Facility (CTF) opens 6 hours before the departure time of each flight. Please come punctually to the Changi Testing Facility (CTF) at your appointment time.
The airlines will not allow passengers to check in without taking the pre-boarding ART test. You should come punctually to Changi Testing Facility (CTF) at your appointment time.
No, the Changi Testing Facility (CTF) opens 6 hours before the departure time of each flight. Entry to the Changi Testing Facility (CTF) is strictly by appointment. You should come punctually to the Changi Testing Facility (CTF) at your appointment time.
Your test result will be sent via SMS to your mobile phone and to the email address that you registered with us. You should receive your result within 30 mins from the time you completed the test.
You can contact us at 9815 7694 if you do not receive your test.
If your test result is positive, you are not eligible to proceed to check in and board the aircraft as required by China Embassy and respective airlines.
RM Clinics Pre-Departure Swab Clinics
Clinic | Address | Swabbing Hours | Swab available for children? |
---|---|---|---|
Changi Airport | Singapore Changi Airport 65 Airport Boulevard B2-01 Singapore 819663 | 24 hours | Yes 6 to 12 years old |
RM @ Raffles Hospital | 585 North Bridge Road #02-00 Singapore 188770 | Monday to Sunday 9.00am to 9.00pm | Yes 6 to 12 years old |
Holland V | 118 Holland Ave | Monday to Friday 8.30am to 7.30pm Saturday & Sunday 8.30am to 7pm | Yes 6 to 12 years old |
Sixth Ave | 10E Sixth Avenue #01-03 Singapore 276474 | Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 12.00pm | No |
Shaw Centre | 1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre, Level 4 Unit #4-09 to 14 Singapore 228208 | Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 10.30am | Yes (Mon to Friday only) 6 to 12 years old |
Raffles City | 252 North Bridge Road #02-17 Raffles City Shopping Centre Singapore 179103 | Monday to Friday 9.00am to 2.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 9.45am | No |
Harbourfront | 1 Maritime Square #03-56 HarbourFront Centre Singapore 099253 | Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.30pm Saturday 9.00am to 10.30am | No |
Anchorpoint | 370 Alexandra Road #B1-41 Anchorpoint Singapore 159953 | Monday to Friday 10.00am to 11.00am 2.00pm to 4.30pm | No |
Jurong East | Blk 131 Jurong Gateway Road #01-267 Singapore 600131 | Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12.00pm 2.0pm to 3.30pm Saturday 9.00am to 11.30am | No |
Jurong Point | 1 Jurong West Central 2 #B1A-19D Jurong Point Shopping Centre Singapore 648886 | Monday to Friday 10.00am to 12.00pm 2.00pm to 4.00pm Saturday 10.00am to 12.00pm | No |
Clementi | Blk 446 Clementi Ave 3 # 01-189 Singapore 120446 | Monday to Friday 10.00am to 12.00pm 2.30pm to 4.00pm | No |
Causeway Point | 1 Woodlands Square #05-20 Causeway Point Singapore 738099 | Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm | No |
Northpoint | 930 Yishun Avenue 2 #03-35 Northpoint City (North Wing) Singapore 769098 | Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 12.00pm 2.00pm to 4.00pm | No |
Sembawang | Blk 355 Sembawang Way #01-06 Singapore 750355 | Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 12.00pm 2.00pm to 4.00pm | No |
Ang Mo Kio | Blk 722 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 #01-2825 Singapore 560722 | Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm Saturday & Sunday 9am to 9.30am No PH swabbing | No |
Bishan | Blk 283 Bishan Street 22 #01-177 Singapore 570283 | Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm 2pm to 4pm Saturday & Sunday 9am to 9.30am No PH swabbing | No |
Toa Payoh | Blk 177 Toa Payoh Central #01-170 Singapore 310177 | Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm 2pm to 4pm Saturday & Sunday 9am to 9.30am No PH swabbing | No |
Lot 1 | 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 #B1-07A Lot 1 Shopper's Mall Singapore 689812 | Monday to Friday 10.30am to 12.30pm 2pm to 3pm Saturday to Wednesday 6.30pm to 7.00pm | Yes (Tues to Fri AM only) 6 to 12 years old |
Yew Tee | 21 Choa Chu Kang North 6 #01-02 Yew Tee Point Singapore 689578 | Tuesday to Friday 2.30pm to 4.30pm | No |
Hillion | Hillion Mall 17 Petir Road #02-7/8 Singapore 678278 | Tuesday 10:30am to 12.30pm Saturday 2.30pm to 4.00pm | Yes 6 to 12 years old |
Tampines 1 | 10 Tampines Central 1 #03-28 Tampines One Singapore 529536 | Monday to Sunday & PH 2:30pm to 4:30pm 6:30pm to 8:00pm | Yes 6 to 12 years old |
Loyang | Blk 259 Pasir Ris Street 21 #02-33 Loyang Point Singapore 510259 | Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1.00pm 2.30pm to 5.30pm (last appointment at 4.30pm) | No |
White Sands | 1 Pasir Ris Central Street 3 #04-19 Whitesands Singapore 518457 | Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 4:30pm | No |
Hougang Central | Blk 809 Hougang Central #01-180 Singapore 530809 | Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 4:30pm | No |
Rivervale Mall | 11, Rivervale Crescent #02-17 Rivervale Mall Singapore 545082 | Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 4:00pm | No |
NEX | 23 Serangoon Central #B2-01, nex Singapore 556083 | Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 4:00pm | No |
Compass One | 1 Sengkang Square #04-09 Singapore 545078 | Monday to Friday 9.00pm to 12.00pm 2.00pm to 4.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am | No |
Waterway Point | 83, Punggol Central #02-29 Waterway Point Singapore 828761 | Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12.00pm 2.00pm to 4.00pm | No |
Bedok North | Blk 203 Bedok North Street 1 #01-467 Singapore 460203 | Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12.00pm 2.00pm to 5.00pm Saturday & Sunday 8.30am to 10:00am | No |
Siglap | 55 Siglap Road #02-11/12 Siglap Centre Singapore 455871 | Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8.30am to 10:00am | Yes 6 to 12 years old |
Joo Chiat | 471 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427680 | Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8.30am to 10:00am | Yes 6 to 12 years old |
East point | 3 Simei Street 6 Eastpoint Mall #02-27 Singapore 528833 | Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1.00pm Saturday & Sunday 8.30am to 11.00am | No |
Changi City Point | 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Changi City Point, #B1-55/56 Singapore 486038 | Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1.00pm Saturday 8.30am to 10:30am | No |
Marina Bay Financial Centre | 12 Marina Boulevard #17-05 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 Singapore 018982 | Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 4:00pm | No |
Anson Centre | 51 Anson Road #01-51 Anson Centre Singapore 079904 | Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am | No |
80 Robinson | 80 Robinson Road, #01-00 Singapore 068898 | Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am | No |
SLT | 50 Raffles Place #01-02A/C Singapore Land Tower | Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am | No |
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