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SINGAPORE – Essential travel between Brunei and Singapore has been made possible by both countries’ agreements to establish Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) facilities at both ends.
Applications open on Tuesday (September 1), and travelers must observe some restrictions, including controlled itineraries, a negative Covid-19 test before travel, and a swab test upon arrival at their destination.
In a joint statement, the Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “Both sides agreed to an arrangement to allow the safe resumption of the cross-border movement of a limited number of people, with the necessary safeguards to ensure the the public health concerns of both countries are addressed. “
How to apply
For those traveling from Brunei to Singapore, a Singapore government agency will apply for a SafeTravel Pass on your behalf.
When the SafeTravel Pass is approved, a letter of approval will be issued to the traveler.
After that, a Singapore government agency will log into the SafeTravel Pass portal within 72 hours prior to the traveler’s scheduled departure to submit the traveler’s negative Covid-19 test result.
The Singapore government agency will also present the traveler’s controlled itinerary in Singapore for the first 14 days.
Approved travelers who are visa-requiring passport holders can proceed to apply for a visa to travel to Singapore through the usual channels.
For those who have an existing valid visa, the visa suspension that was in effect due to Covid-19 will automatically be lifted when the SafeTravel Pass is approved. It is not necessary to apply for a new visa.
For those traveling from Singapore to Brunei, the government agency in Brunei will submit an application for an Entry Travel Pass on behalf of the traveler.
The Brunei government agency will present the traveler’s controlled itinerary in Brunei for the first 14 days.
When the Entry Travel Pass is issued, a letter of approval will be issued.
Approved travelers who are visa-requiring passport holders can proceed to apply for a visa to travel to Brunei through the usual channels.
If an approved applicant has an existing valid visa, the visa suspension that was in effect due to Covid-19 will automatically be lifted when the Entry Travel Pass is issued and there is no need to apply for a new visa.
Pre-departure measures
Persons authorized to travel from Singapore to Brunei must have been in Singapore for at least 14 days prior to departure.
They must take a Covid-19 test at least 72 hours prior to departure and obtain a certificate from the Singapore health authorities to obtain a negative Covid-19 test result.
They should also download the BruHealth mobile app before leaving Singapore and make sure they are in good health before boarding the flight.
These travelers will need to present the approved Entry Travel Pass, negative results from a Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to departure, a valid return air ticket, a valid proof of payment for the subsequent swab test on arrival and a valid visa for the visa. – required passport holders.
They must also show proof of installation of the BruHealth app on their phone, as well as submit a pre-trip health and travel history statement when checking in at Singapore airport.
They may not be allowed to approach otherwise.
Persons authorized to travel from Brunei to Singapore must have been in Brunei for at least 14 days prior to departure.
They must perform a Covid-19 swab test at least 72 hours prior to departure and obtain a certificate of having tested negative for Covid-19 from the Brunei authorities.
They must also ensure that they are in good health before boarding the flight.
Travelers from Brunei to Singapore will be required to submit pre-trip health and travel history statements to the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority via the SG Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore.
The traveler must also present a valid SafeTravel Pass, negative results from a Covid-19 test performed within 72 hours prior to departure, a valid return air ticket or proof of other transportation arrangements to return to Brunei, and a valid visa For visa required passport holders when they check-in at Brunei airport.
Travelers using the RGL between Brunei and Singapore will bear the cost of Covid-19 smear tests prior to departure.
Post-arrival measures
Travelers arriving in Brunei from Singapore must present a valid entry travel pass, negative results of a Covid-19 swab test taken within 72 hours prior to departure, and a valid visa (for passport holders requiring visa ) for immigration controls.
Otherwise, the traveler may be denied entry.
They must perform a Covid-19 swab test while in isolation in pre-declared accommodation.
They must stay in their declared accommodation, such as a hotel or serviced apartment, in isolation until they receive the test results.
Transportation from the airport to the declared accommodation will be provided by the Brunei government agency, subject to current health measures.
Travelers will bear the costs of the Covid-19 test after arrival in Brunei, as well as their stay in the declared places.
If the test result is negative, the Brunei government agency will transport the traveler directly from the declared accommodation to their place of work or residence.
Travelers must report their health status daily on the BruHealth app for at least 14 days upon arrival, including after isolation.
The traveler must also scan their locations at all times in the BruHealth app using the QR codes displayed at all facilities.
If the test result is positive, the Brunei government will grant the traveler the necessary medical treatment. The traveler will bear the cost of medical treatment in Brunei.
For travelers arriving in Singapore from Brunei, they must present a valid SafeTravel Pass, negative results of a Covid-19 swab test taken within 72 hours before departure, and a valid visa (for passport holders requiring a visa) for immigration controls. Otherwise, they may be denied entry.
They must also undergo a Covid-19 test upon arrival and remain isolated in self-catering, non-residential accommodation for a day or two until they receive the test results.
Transportation from the airport to the declared accommodation will be provided by the Singapore government agency, subject to current health measures.
Travelers will bear the costs of the Covid-19 test post-arrival in Singapore, as well as their stay in the declared places.
If the test result is negative, the Singapore government agency will ensure that the traveler is transported directly from their declared accommodation to the location on their controlled itinerary.
Travelers in Singapore should subscribe to relevant mobile apps and contact tracing technology solutions, including the TraceTogether app, that are in effect during their stay in Singapore.
If the test result is positive, the Singapore government will grant the traveler the necessary medical treatment. The traveler will bear the cost of medical treatment in Singapore.
Controlled itinerary
Travelers must adhere to a controlled itinerary that is supervised by the government agency of the country they visit for the duration of the visit or the first 14 days, whichever is shorter.
The government agency that supports the traveler’s visit is responsible for ensuring that it complies with the regulations of the host country.
Travelers returning to Singapore will be subject to the health measures in place for RGL travelers in Singapore, while travelers returning to Brunei will be subject to the health measures in place for RGL travelers in Brunei.
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