Singapore adds Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Sweden and Finland in Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) scheme

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Vaccinated travellers can now enjoy quarantine-free access to Singapore from the following countries*: Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Additionally, VTL flights from India, Indonesia and Malaysia will commence from 29 November 2021, as well as for Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 6 December 2021. 

Travel from Singapore to these countries can be on any Singapore Airlines flight (except for flights into Australia, which have specific requirements), while travel from these countries to Singapore must be on designated Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flights. Travel restrictions to VTL countries may apply. With the launch of the VTLs (Vaccinated Travel Lanes), there has been an upward momentum in travellers wishing to visit Singapore, may it be for business or leisure.

It is anticipated that this will continue to increase in the coming months as Singapore further extends the VTL to more countries and confidence in air travel improves. 

Starting November 29, 2021, fully vaccinated travellers between Singapore and Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) with flights between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport may enter quarantine-free. Both countries have mutually agreed to a progressive and safe resuming of cross border travel to reunite families that have been separated for many months due to Covid border restrictions. 

To enter Singapore, travellers will only need to present a negative polymerase chain reaction or professionally administered antigen rapid test result taken 48 hours prior to departure, as well as take an on-arrival PCR test. 

Singapore also introduces more countries in the VTLs with inclusion of Sweden and Finland commencing at the same date.