Introducing eRegister by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a specialised portal for its eRegister services since 2 August 2009.
With the new eRegister Portal, frequent travellers are able to save their profile details for easy retrieval the next time they eRegister. The new system not only allow updates or changes to be made by the user after the initial eRegistration, eRegistrants will also received an email or SMS acknowledgement with the contact details of the nearest Singapore overseas missions available at their travel destinations.
Visit eRegister Portal (http://eregister.mfa.gov.sg ) for more information.
WHAT IS THE eRegister?
The MFA eRegister system is a voluntary and free service provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to all Singapore citizens who travel or reside overseas. Regardless of whether you are travelling abroad for study, work or leisure, the eRegister system allows you to record information about your travel itinerary abroad. The information you provide will allow MFA and our Embassies or Consulates to contact and render assistance to you during an emergency or crisis (eg natural disasters, civil unrest, etc).
Singaporeans are strongly encouraged to eRegister with MFA whenever they travel abroad. eRegistering will enable the Ministry and our relevant Missions to contact the eRegistrants and render the necessary assistance in case of emergencies. To further encourage Singaporeans to use the new eRegister, eRegistrants will be able to enjoy various promotions at participating outlets at Changi Airport. All they need to do is present their boarding pass and their eRegister acknowledgement email or SMS to enjoy the privileges. These promotions will start from 7 August 2009 Terms and conditions apply.
For the eRegister system to be effective, we encourage you to eRegister at least three days before your intended date of your confirmed travel.
Visit Changi Airport at ( http://www.changiairport.com/eregister ) for further details.
Liquids can be taken on board again
Buy Liquid, Aerosols and Gel items and Board Your Flight? Yes, You Still Can!
All liquid products that you purchase at our stores can still be taken into the aircraft cabin provided they remain sealed inside the plastic bag our sales staffs packs them in and the seal is not broken.
Here are some answers to a few of the more common questions shoppers may have on buying LAGs (Liquids, Aerosols and Gels) at Changi Airport.
How much LAGs can I bring onboard my flight?
Each passenger is only allowed to board with one resealable, transparent 1l bag. There are no restrictions on the number of STEBs (Sealed Tamper-Evident Bags) you can carry.
How must the LAGs that I board with be packed?
In your resealable, transparent 1l bag, you are allowed to carry a variety of LAGs, as long as each separate item does not exceed 100ml, and the total does not exceed 1l.
Sealed Tamper-Evident Bags are for LAG items exceeding 100ml in content. These are sealed displaying the receipt and should not be opened until you have reached your final destination.
I bought more than 100ml worth of an LAG before entering the Transit Area. What can I do?
You will have to check-in the item if the quantity in the container exceeds 100ml. Alternatively, if each LAG is packed separately and is under 100ml, you can get friends or family travelling with you to pack it in their resealable, transparent 1l bag, provided they do not exceed their own 1l limit.
Why is it necessary to have the restriction on liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) on flights?
To increase your safety, Airport Authorities around the world have implement regulations about taking liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) on flights to protect you from the threat of liquid explosives.
Understanding the rules will help you with your packing and shopping with ease.
What falls under liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) restriction?
LAGs items include drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and similar substances.
How much LAGs can I bring in my hand luggage before check-in?
Before check-in, each passenger is only allowed to board with one resealable, transparent one-litre capacity or less plastic bag containing LAGs of not more than 100ml each.
How must the LAGs that I board with be packed?
In your resealable, transparent 1litre bag, you are allowed to carry a variety of LAGs, as long as each separate item does not exceed 100ml, and the total does not exceed 1litre.
I bought more than 100ml worth of LAGs before entering the Transit Area. What can I do?
You will have to check-in the item if the quantity in the container exceeds 100ml. Alternatively, if each LAG is packed separately and is under 100ml, you can get friends or family travelling with you to pack it in their resealable, transparent 1litre bag, provided they do not exceed their own 1litre limit.
Can I purchase duty free items before boarding the plane?
Once you have cleared the immigration, there are no restriction on the number and size of LAGs items you can buy inside the departure transit area*. These items will be packed into a security tamper-evident bags (STEBs) and there are no restrictions on the number of STEBs you can carry.
For Australian bound flights, liquid items purchased inside the Departure transit hall will be packed into the STEBs and deliver straight to the boarding gate prior to flight take off.
For direct flights bound for USA and Canada, your liquid purchases from inside the Departure transit hall will be packed into the STEBs and deliver straight to the boarding gate prior to flight take off.
For Northwest or United Airline flights bound for USA, and transit at Hong Kong or Japan, your liquid purchases from inside the Departure transit hall will be packed into the STEBs and deliver straight to the boarding gate prior to flight take off.
Security tamper-evident bags are for LAGs exceeding 100ml in content. These are sealed displaying the receipt and should not be opened until you have reached your final destination.
Still feeling confused? Please feel free to contact us at +65 9735 3107 or email to
PSHOPPER@NUANCEWATSON.COM.SG for further information on LAG flight restrictions.
Please feel free to contact us for further information on LAG flight restrictions.
