Singapore’s quarantine-free travel programme (VTL) now lists 21 countries
On November 15, Singapore’s Ministry of Health has announced the extension of Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) to include India, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) applications will commence on 22 November 2021. Returning Singaporean Citizens and Permanent Residents who are fully vaccinated will not need to apply for the VTP.
Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) allows quarantine-free travel to Singapore. Travellers who wish to visit Singapore must fulfil the following requirements:
1. Be fully vaccinated with WHO Emergency Use Listing Vaccines
2. Hold an Accepted Proof of Vaccination
3. Fulfil Travel History & Designated VTL Flight Requirements
4. [Foreign short-term visitors only]: COVID-19 Travel Insurance
5. [Foreign short-term visitors only]: Travel Visa for Visa-required Travel Document Holders
Below is the list of countries under the Vaccinated Travel Lanes programme of Singapore:
• Australia (from 8 November 2021 – only Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or their immediate families), (from 21 November 2021: Singapore residents)
• Brunei
• Canada
• Denmark (from 10 November 2021 – Singapore Visitor needs to undergo quarantine in Denmark)
• Finland (from 29 November 2021)
• France
• Germany
• India (from 29 November 2021)
• Indonesia (from 29 November 2021)
• Italy
• Malaysia (from 29 November 2021)
• Netherlands (pre-departure COVID-19 test required starting from 13 November 2021)
• Qatar (from 6 December 2021)
• Saudi Arabia (From 6 December 2021)
• South Korea (from 15 November 2021)
• Spain
• Sweden (from 29 November 2021)
• Switzerland
• UAE (from 6 December 2021)
• United Kingdom (UK)
• United States (US)
Travellers who wish to visit the above-mentioned countries are advised to verify respective entry requirements, which may vary depending on the development of the situation. For more information, check https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/.
S'pore suspends ticket sales for VTL flights and buses for inbound travel between Dec 23 and Jan 20
SINGAPORE - Airlines will no longer be allowed to sell new vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flight tickets for travel into Singapore from Thursday (Dec 23) until Jan 20, as the country tightens its borders amid a rising number of imported Covid-19 cases.
The suspension of sales also applies to those travelling on the Singapore-Malaysia land VTL.
But eligible travellers who have earlier bought tickets will still be allowed to travel via the quarantine-free travel scheme.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the new border measures on Wednesday. The move - the biggest setback in Singapore's attempt to reopen its borders so far - comes as the number of imported cases hit a new high since the emergence of the Omicron variant.
“Our border measures will help to buy us time to study and understand the Omicron variant, and to strengthen our defences, including enhancing our healthcare capacity and getting more people vaccinated and boosted,” the ministry said.
The authorities will also temporarily reduce VTL quotas and ticket sales for travel after Jan 20, in another move to limit exposure to imported Omicron cases.
More at https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/airlines-to-suspend-sales-of-vtl-air-tickets-travellers-who-have-bought-tickets-not-affected