Fast lane, green lane, air travel pass: What you need to know about Singapore's COVID-19 travel measures

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SINGAPORE: As part of Singapore's plans to revive its aviation sector, now that COVID-19 cases have been steadily falling, the Government has been ...

It allows for official or business travel between Singapore and six provinces and municipalities in China - Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Guangdong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.For Singapore residents, the relevant company or agency will file an application with the authorities in the province or municipality they intend to travel to.

Those who need to travel between fast lane regions in China within 14 days of arrival must get approval in advance from the local authorities of the next destination, through the agency or company hosting them. Under the arrangement, the two points of entry are the Batam Centre Ferry Terminal and Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, while the points of entry into Singapore are Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and Changi Airport.

Travellers can be of any nationality, but must have stayed in either Brunei or Singapore for at least 14 days prior to departure.The company or government agency receiving the traveller must apply on their behalf for an Entry Travel Pass for those heading from Singapore to Brunei, or a SafeTravel Pass for those travelling from Brunei to Singapore.

Transportation from the airport to the accommodation will have to be provided by the receiving enterprise or government agency, and travellers should adhere to a controlled itinerary. It allows Singapore and Malaysia citizens or permanent residents who hold long-term immigration passes for business and work purposes in the other country to enter that country for work.

Singapore citizens and permanent residents returning to Singapore for home leave after working for at least 90 days in Malaysia under the arrangement can apply for a waiver of their stay-home notice.FAQ: How can workers travel between Singapore and Malaysia and what are the COVID-19 protocols in place?

Unlike the fast or green lane arrangements, this includes all forms of short-term travel, including for leisure. Most of Singapore's travel arrangements are to facilitate business and official travel, as a first step towards reviving Changi Air Hub.

 

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