VACCINATED TRAVEL LANE BY AIR BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE

The Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) by air between Malaysia and Singapore is a framework to facilitate two-way travel by individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Under the VTL, fully vaccinated travellers from one country may enter the other country without quarantine, subject to COVID-19 testing and further requirements determined by the receiving country. This will allow both parties to achieve the objective of resuming air connectivity in a safe and cautious manner.

REQUIREMENTS TO TRAVEL FROM MALAYSIA TO SINGAPORE

Disclaimer: The Singapore government may amend the requirements for travel to Singapore, by giving prior written notice to the other party at least 48 hours in advance.

1. Eligibility
   1. All nationalities in Malaysia are eligible to travel to Singapore for all purposes of travel.
   2. VTL travellers must have completed a full regimen of the COVID-19 vaccine approved under the World Health Organization’s Emergency Use Listing. A full regimen of a COVID-19 vaccine means the traveller has received the required number of dose(s) that provides the full vaccine protection, inclusive of the time needed following the administration of the dose(s) to be protected against COVID-19.
   3. Children aged 12 years and below are qualified to travel under the VTL without the need to show proof of vaccination. The age of the child will be based on the calendar year. The child must be accompanied by a VTL traveller who meets all the VTL requirements for entry into Singapore. The child does not need to apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) (see item 3) to travel to Singapore under the VTL.
2. Point-to-point flights
   1. VTL travellers arriving in Singapore must travel on non-stop flights between Malaysia and Singapore approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), operated by either Malaysia or Singapore air carriers. Transfer/transit passengers will not be allowed on these designated services.
3. Application for Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP)
   1. Fully vaccinated travellers who are short-term visitors (including business and official travellers), or holders of Long-Term Passes (i.e. Long-Term Visit Pass, Student’s Pass, Work Pass or Dependent’s Pass) travelling from Malaysia must apply for a VTP if they intend to enter Singapore on the VTL.
   2. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents need not apply for a VTP to travel to Singapore under the VTL.
   3. Applications for a VTP from the Singapore Safe Travel Office website must be made between 7 and 60 calendar days prior to their intended date of entry into Singapore. There will be no application charge. At the point of application, travellers must upload the QR code of their digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificates accepted by Singapore under the VTL, for electronic verification and authentication of their vaccination status.
4. Pre-departure requirements in Malaysia
   1. Prior to departing for Singapore, VTL travellers who are short-term visitors (including business and official travellers) travelling from Malaysia must:
      1. Remain in Malaysia in the last 14 consecutive days before departing for Singapore.
      2. Register and make payment for the on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test in Singapore (please refer here).
      3. Undergo a professionally administered COVID-19 RT/PCR test within 2 days before departure for Singapore, at an internationally accredited or recognised laboratory, clinic, or medical facility recognised by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia or the Singapore Ministry of Health and be tested negative.
         A pre-departure or on-arrival RT- PCR negative test result can be accepted for one or more flights, as long as the test had been taken within 2 days before departure for Singapore.
      4. Submit their health, travel history, and accommodation declarations electronically via the SG Arrival Card, no earlier than three days prior to their date of arrival in Singapore.
      5. Obtain a valid visa for visa-required travellers. VTL travellers are advised to do so after receiving their VTP approval and before departing for Singapore. Such travellers are encouraged to apply for their VTP early.
      6. Purchase mandatory travel insurance with a minimum coverage of S$30,000 for COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs. VTL travellers must carry with them an electronic or physical copy of their insurance policy to facilitate their entry into Singapore.
      7. Download and register their profile on the TraceTogether application for contact tracing. Children who are aged 6 or below in the current calendar year and those unable to use a mobile device due to a certified disability or special needs are eligible to be issued TraceTogether tokens.
      8. Present to airline staff during check-in at KL International Airport/Penang International Airport:
         a) a valid VTP (electronic or physical copy) for the specified period of entry into Singapore

         b) a valid digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificate accepted by Singapore under the VTL

         c) a valid negative pre-departure COVID-19 RT/PCR test result certificate (electronic or physical copy) in English

         d) a valid visa (for visa-required travellers)

         e) a mobile device with the TraceTogether application already downloaded and with their profiles registered on the application
5. Arrival in Singapore
   1. Upon arrival in Singapore, VTL travellers must present the following documents to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer:
      a) a valid VTP (electronic or physical copy) for the specified period of entry into Singapore

      b) a valid digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificate accepted by Singapore under the VTL

      c) a valid negative pre-departure COVID-19 RT/PCR test result certificate (electronic or physical copy) in English

      d) a valid visa (for visa-required travellers)

      e) a mobile device with the TraceTogether application already downloaded and with their profiles registered on the application
   2. VTL travellers have to undergo an unsupervised self-administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART) using self-procured authorised ART kitswithin 24 hours of arrival in Singapore. Travellers are required to report their test results via https://www.sync.gov.sg before proceeding with their activities in Singapore.
   3. VTL travellers who are fully vaccinated and have contracted COVID-19 within 7 to 90 days prior to their arrival are exempted from the on-arrival COVID-19 test. Travellers must be able to produce the following proof upon request by the authority:
      a) COVID-19 PCR test administered at an internationally accredited or recognised lab/clinic/medical facility; OR

      b) Antigen Rapid Test result administered by a trained professional

      c) Medical discharge memo issued by the relevant state authority or licensed medical professional showing the name and ID number of the traveller and date of infection which must fall within 7 to 90 days prior to departure for Singapore.
   4. After undergoing the on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test at Changi Airport, VTL travellers must immediately take private transportation, taxi or private hire car from the airport to the declared accommodation. Public transportation is not allowed. Travellers must isolate alone, or with household members who are vaccinated and have the same travel history, arrival date and self-isolation requirement, until their on-arrival test result is confirmed to be negative. Travellers shall bear any transportation and accommodation costs incurred.
   5. The results of the on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test will likely be available within 24 hours. Once travellers have been notified that they have tested negative for COVID-19, they can go about their activities in Singapore.
6. During and After Stay in Singapore
   1. During their stay in Singapore, VTL travellers must adhere to the prevailing public health measures, which include requirements on wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and any other safety management measures.
   2. VTL travellers are responsible for their medical expenses should they require medical treatment for COVID-19 while in Singapore.
   3. VTL travellers must keep the TraceTogether application activated on their mobile devices at all times while in Singapore. Upon request by the Singapore Ministry of Health, he/she must provide all data in the TraceTogether application should he/she test positive for COVID-19 while in Singapore. Travellers who use the TraceTogether token are reminded to carry their own tokens with them wherever they go, and not exchange their tokens with others as each token is uniquely tagged to each individual.
   4. VTL travellers must return their TraceTogether tokens in-person at the designated TraceTogether token return booths/counters set up at checkpoints prior to their departure from Singapore.

REQUIREMENTS TO TRAVEL FROM SINGAPORE TO MALAYSIA

Disclaimer: Malaysia may amend the requirements for travel to Malaysia, by giving written prior notice to the other party at least 48 hours in advance.

VTL travellers are encouraged to fill up their particulars at https://mysafetravel.gov.my/ to ease your travel document validation process. Registration is recommended to be done at least seven days before your travel date.

1. Eligibility
   1. All nationalities in Singapore are eligible to travel to Malaysia for all purposes of travel.
   2. VTL travellers must have completed a full regimen of a COVID-19 vaccine recognised by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia. A full regimen of a COVID-19 vaccine means the traveller has received the required number of dose(s) to provide the full vaccine protection, inclusive of the time needed following the administration of the dose(s) to be protected against COVID-19.
   3. Children aged 12 years and below are qualified for travel under the VTL without the need to show proof of vaccination. The age of the child will be based on the calendar year. The child must be accompanied by a VTL traveller who meets all the VTL requirements for entry into Malaysia.
2. Point-to-point flights
   1. VTL travellers arriving in Malaysia under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) must travel on non-stop flights between Malaysia and Singapore approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), operated by either Malaysia or Singapore air carriers. Transfer/transit passengers will not be allowed on these designated flight services.
3. Application for Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL)
   1. Fully vaccinated travellers do not need to apply for travel to Malaysia under the VTL.
   2. Entry facilities for VTL will be processed upon arrival.
4. Pre-departure requirements in Singapore
   1. Prior to departing for Malaysia, VTL travellers who are short-term visitors (including business and official travellers) travelling from Singapore must:
      1. Remain in Singapore in the last 14 consecutive days before departing for Malaysia.
      2. Register and make payment for their on-arrival COVID-19 RT- PCR Test at the BP Health Screening Centre at KL International Airport (please refer here),
         OR
         from QuickMed at Penang International Airport (please refer here)
      3. Undergo a professionally administered COVID-19 RT/PCR test within 2 days before departure for Malaysia, at an internationally accredited or recognised laboratory, clinic, or medical facility recognised by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia or the Singapore Ministry of Health and be tested negative.
         A pre-departure or on-arrival RT- PCR negative test result can be accepted for one or more flights, as long as the test had been taken within 2 days before departure for Malaysia,
         OR
         Undergo a professionally-administered antigen rapid test instead of an RT-PCR test within 2 days before departure for fully vaccinated travellers who have recently recovered from COVID-19 (i.e. within 11 to 60 days). As proof of their recent COVID-19 infection, they need to show a printed or digital laboratory test result whereby the COVID-19 diagnosis was made.
      4. Obtain a valid visa for visa-required travellers.
      5. Purchase mandatory travel insurance with a minimum coverage of RM100,000 for COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs. VTL travellers must carry with them an electronic or physical copy of their insurance policy to facilitate their entry into Malaysia.
      6. Download and register their profile on the MySejahtera application to aid contact tracing. Children aged below 12 years old who are travelling with their parents/legal guardians can be registered as dependents of the parents/legal guardians in the MySejahtera application.
      7. 4.1.7Complete the “Pre-Departure Form” and “MySafeTravel (VTL)” available under the “Traveller” icon of the MySejahtera application. Upon completion, a digital “Home Surveillance Order” (HSO) will be issued within the travellers’ MySejahtera user profile and the “COVID-19 Risk Status” will be converted to “Person Under Surveillance” (PUS).
      8. Present to airline staff during check-in at Changi Airport:
         a) a valid national passport or internationally recognised travel document or Electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) which proves that the travellers have remained in Singapore in the last 14 consecutive days before departing for Malaysia

         b) a valid digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificate accepted by Malaysia under the VTL

         c) a valid negative pre-departure COVID-19 RT/PCR test result certificate (electronic or physical copy) in English

         d) a valid visa (for visa-required travellers)

         e) e)a mobile device with the MySejahtera application already downloaded and with their profiles registered on the application

         f) an electronic or physical copy of travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of RM100,000 for COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs; and

         g return ticket except for Permanent Residents of Malaysia and holders of Long-Term Passes.
5. Arrival in Malaysia – TEST & RELEASE
   1. Upon arrival, VTL travellers must undergo a COVID-19 RT-PCR test at the following COVID-19 screening centres:
      a) BP Health Screening Centre at KL International Airport

      b) QuickMed at Penang International Airport
   2. With the exception of travellers who have recently recovered from COVID-19 (i.e. within 11 to 60 days), VTL travellers must immediately take private transportation, taxi or private hire car from the airport to their declared accommodation. Public transportation is not allowed. Travellers must isolate alone, or with household members who are vaccinated and have the same travel history, arrival date and self-isolation requirement, until their on-arrival RT-PCR test result is confirmed to be negative. Travellers shall bear any transportation and accommodation costs incurred.
   3. VTL travellers do not need to wait for their COVID-19 RT-PCR screening test results at the airport. The test results will be available within 24 hours, which will be shown in their MySejahtera status.
   4. After completing the health screening process, VTL travellers may proceed to the Immigration counter and present the following documents to the Immigration officer:
      a) a valid national passport or internationally recognised travel document or Electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass)which proves that the travellers have remained in Singapore in the last 14 consecutive days before departing for Malaysia

      b) a valid visa (for visa-required travellers)

      c) boarding pass

      d) return ticket except for Permanent Residents of Malaysia and holders of Long-Term Passes.
   5. Once travellers have been notified that they have tested negative for COVID-19, their “COVID-19 Risk Status” will be converted to “Low Risk”, the digital HSO within their MySejahtera user profile will be marked as “Completed” and they can go about with their activities in Malaysia. While travellers who are tested positive, along with their close contacts, will be managed under health protocols as prescribed by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia.
6. During and After Stay in Malaysia
   1. During their stay in Malaysia, VTL travellers must adhere to the prevailing public health measures, which include wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and any other safety management measures.
   2. VTL travellers are responsible for their medical expenses should they require medical treatment for COVID-19 while in Malaysia.
   3. VTL travellers must keep the MySejahtera application activated on their mobile devices at all times while in Malaysia. Upon request by the Malaysia Ministry of Health, he/she must provide all data in the MySejahtera application should he/she test positive for COVID-19 while in Malaysia.