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A reciprocal green lane with Indonesia is the latest addition to the arrangements Singapore has made with countries to relax travel restrictions. Here are the fixes so far:
LEVEL 1: UNILATERAL OPENINGS
Singapore has unilaterally opened its borders to travelers from Brunei and New Zealand (since September 1), as well as Vietnam and Australia, except the state of Victoria (since October 8). These openings are a standing invitation from Singapore to these countries, which have comprehensive public health surveillance systems in place and have successfully controlled the spread of Covid-19.
Visitors must apply for the Air Travel Pass which allows all forms of short-term travel, including leisure travel. They must take a swab test upon arrival and can continue their activities after obtaining a negative result.
They will have to use the TraceTogether app during their stay here, among other conditions.
Singapore also plans to negotiate air travel bubbles with safe countries or regions, a general traveler deal that does not require a controlled itinerary.
LEVEL 2: BILATERAL GREEN LANES
China (as of June 8)
China was the first country to establish a greenway with Singapore. The agreement applies to Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Guangdong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. It will be gradually expanded to other provinces and municipalities.
Malaysia (from August 17)
There are two schemes: the reciprocal green lane, for essential short-term business and official travelers; and the Periodic Transfer Agreement, for longer-term travel for work or business.
But the Health Ministry announced yesterday that travelers arriving from Sabah after 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, including those under the two schemes, must deliver 14-day notices to stay at home in specialized facilities.
There are also reciprocal green lanes with Brunei (from September 1), South Korea (from September 4), Japan (from September 18) and Indonesia (applications will start on October 26).
Discussions are taking place for certain locations, such as Thailand and Hong Kong.
LEVEL 3: STRICT MEASURES FOR DIFFICULT COUNTRIES
Given the severity of the pandemic in some countries, travelers from these locations must serve a 14-day quarantine at dedicated government facilities and take a swab test before their quarantine period ends.
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