VACCINATED TRAVEL LANE BY AIR BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND THAILAND (BKK & HKT)

The Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) by air between Malaysia and Thailand 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 countries to achieve the objective of resuming air connectivity in a safe and cautious manner.

REQUIREMENTS TO TRAVEL FROM MALAYSIA TO THAILAND

Disclaimer: Thailand may amend the requirements for travel to Thailand, 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 Thailand 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 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 Thailand. The child does not need to apply for Thailand Pass (see item 3) to travel to Thailand under the VTL.
2. Point-to-point flights
   1. VTL travellers arriving in Thailand must travel on non-stop flights between Malaysia and Thailand approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), operated by either Malaysia or Thailand air carriers. Transfer/transit passengers will not be allowed on these designated services.
3. Application for Thailand Pass
   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 Thailand Pass at https://tp.consular.go.th/ if they intend to enter Thailand on the VTL.
   2. Thailand Citizens and Permanent Residents do not need to apply for Thailand Pass to travel to Thailand under the VTL.
   3. Applications for Thailand Pass must be made at least 7 days prior to their intended date of entry into Thailand. VTL travellers must submit the following documents in the application:
      1. Passport and Visa (if required)
      2. Certificate of Vaccination
      3. Insurance with minimum coverage of 20,000 USD for medical expenses (not required for Thai nationals / foreign residents in Thailand can use social security or certificate from their employer)
      4. Paid Reservation Confirmation from SHA Extra+ / AQ Hotel for 1 night (Day 1). The price must include the fee for 1 RT-PCR test, 1 ATK self-test kit and airport transfer.
4. Pre-departure requirements in Malaysia
   1. Prior to departing for Thailand, VTL travellers who are short-term visitors (including business and official travellers) travelling from Malaysia must:
      1. Undergo a professionally administered COVID-19 RT/PCR test within 3 days before departure for Thailand, at an internationally accredited or recognised laboratory, clinic, or medical facility recognised by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia or the Thailand Ministry of Public Health and be tested negative.
      2. Submit your health, travel history, and accommodation declarations electronically via https://tp.consular.go.th/ within 7 days prior to the date of arrival in Thailand.
      3. Obtain a valid visa for visa-required travellers.
      4. Purchase mandatory travel insurance with a minimum coverage of USD20,000 for COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs. Travellers must carry with them an electronic or physical copy of their insurance policy to facilitate their entry into Thailand.
      5. Present to airline staff during check-in at KL International Airport:
         a) a valid Thailand Pass QR code for the specified period of entry into Thailand

         b) a valid digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificate accepted by Thailand 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)
5. Arrival in Thailand
   1. Upon arrival in Thailand, VTL travellers must present the following documents to the Airports of Thailand officer:
      a) a valid Thailand Pass QR code for the specified period of entry into Thailand

      b) a valid digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificate accepted by Thailand 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)
   2. VTL travellers must undergo an RT-PCR test and upon arrival, wait for the result at the designated area and be tested negative for COVID-19 before entering Thailand.
   3. 5.3If travellers are tested positive and have contracted COVID-19 before, travellers must be able to produce proof that the date of infection is within 14 to 90 days prior to departure for Thailand.

REQUIREMENTS TO TRAVEL FROM THAILAND TO MALAYSIA

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

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 Thailand 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 must travel on non-stop flights between Malaysia and Thailand approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), operated by either Malaysia or Thailand 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 Thailand
   1. Prior to departing for Malaysia, VTL travellers who are short-term visitors (including business and official travellers) travelling from Thailand must:
      1. Remain in Thailand 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),
      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 Thailand 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. Complete 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:
         a)a valid national passport or internationally recognised travel document which proves that the travellers have remained in Thailand 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)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 BP Health Screening Centre at KL International Airport. 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.
   2. With the exception of travellers who have recently recovered from COVID-19 (i.e. within 11 to 60 days), 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. 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 which proves that the travellers have remained in Thailand 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.
   4. 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 safe 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.