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Hold on to your passports as travel might be returning to normal really soon!
[UPDATE] There are no more VTL countries starting 1 Apr 2022
Starting 1 Apr 2022, the VTL scheme will be replaced with the Vaccinated Travel Framework, making travelling easier for everyone 🛫.
According to the new rules, there will no longer be any VTL countries or designated flights back to Singapore. So you can travel to any country and take any flight back home without serving quarantine upon arrival!
While you’ll still need a supervised ART or PCR test within 48 hours of departure, there won’t be on-arrival tests in Singapore.
Read also: No More VTL Flights From 1 April 2022 — 5 Things to Know about Travelling in and Out of Singapore
In case you’ve forgotten, here’s a quick recap on the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL):
– Fully vaccinated travellers can return from a VTL country to Singapore quarantine-free
– Pre-departure & On-arrival PCR/ART tests are required for some destinations
– Return to Singapore must be on a VTL flight
– Before returning, you have to be in a VTL country for the last seven days (travelling under seven days is fine)
– Upon return to Singapore, you can take an unsupervised ART within 24 hours of arrival
– Travellers who have been in any country within the European Economic Area in the last seven days will also be eligible for quarantine-free return
Jump to a relevant section by clicking any of the links below:
– VTL Countries
– VTL Flights
– Essential Pre-trip Documents
– Pre-flight Checklist from Singapore
– Pre-flight Checklist to Singapore
– Mask Rules in VTL Countries
– Resources for Safe Travels
– VTL FAQs
Know where you’re travelling to?
Key in the country in the form below for a country-specific summary:
Need inspiration? Here are the VTL Countries:
Currently, there are 32 countries under the VTL Singapore scheme.
| VTL Countries | Latest Updates |
| Australia VTL | All states are fully open to vaccinated international travellers [NEW] No pre-departure Covid test from 17 Apr |
| Brunei VTL | Not open for leisure travel *Travellers from Brunei can enter SG |
| Cambodia VTL | |
| Canada VTL | |
| Denmark VTL | |
| Fiji VTL | |
| Finland VTL | |
| France VTL | |
| Germany VTL | |
| Greece VTL | |
| Hong Kong VTL | Only Hong Kong residents are allowed to enter *Quarantine for up to 14 days |
| India VTL | VTL extended to all Indian cities |
| Indonesia VTL | VTL (Air) to Jakarta and Bali, and VTL (Sea) to Bintan and Batam |
| Israel VTL | |
| Italy VTL | |
| Malaysia VTL | VTL (Air) to Kuala Lumpur and Penang, and VTL (Land) to Johor Bahru [NEW] Reopening borders to all international travellers from 1 Apr. From then on, no more designated VTL flights for entry and on-arrival PCR test will be replaced by ART test within 24 hours. [NEW] From 1 Apr, can drive into Malaysia without quarantine or testing. |
| Maldives VTL | |
| Philippines VTL | |
| Qatar VTL | |
| Saudi Arabia VTL | |
| South Korea VTL | |
| Spain VTL | |
| Sri Lanka VTL | |
| Sweden VTL | |
| Switzerland VTL | |
| Thailand VTL | Vaccinated travellers will soon be able to enter Singapore from all cities in Thailand without quarantine — date to be announced [NEW] Plans to lift pretravel testing requirement from 1 Apr |
| The Netherlands VTL | |
| Turkey VTL | |
| UAE VTL | |
| United Kingdom VTL | |
| United States VTL | |
| Vietnam VTL |
Read also: Singapore-Korea VTL — 13 Essential Things We Wished We Knew Before Planning Our Trip
If you’re returning to Singapore from a non-VTL country/flight, you are required to:
- Serve 7-day Stay Home Notice (regardless of risk categories)
- Take a COVID-19 PCR test to exit SHN
Direct, Non-Stop VTL Flights back to Singapore
*Apart from Malaysia, you can take any flight out to the destination country but you must return on a designated VTL flight to Singapore.
| Country | Airline |
| Australia VTL | Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines |
| Brunei VTL | Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore Airlines |
| Cambodia VTL | Jetstar Asia, Singapore Airlines |
| Canada VTL | Singapore Airlines |
| Denmark VTL | Singapore Airlines |
| Fiji VTL | Fiji Airways |
| Finland VTL | Finnair |
| France VTL | Air France, Singapore Airlines |
| Germany VTL | Lufthansa, Scoot, Singapore Airlines |
| Greece VTL | Scoot |
| Hong Kong VTL | Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Scoot, Singapore Airlines |
| India VTL | AirIndia, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, Vistara |
| Indonesia VTL | Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines |
| Israel VTL | No direct flight |
| Italy VTL | Singapore Airlines |
| Malaysia VTL | AirAsia, Jetstar Asia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Scoot, Singapore Airlines |
| Maldives VTL | Singapore Airlines |
| Philippines VTL | Cebu Pacific, Jetstar Asia, Philippines Airlines, Scoot, Singapore Airlines |
| Qatar VTL | Qatar Airways |
| Saudi Arabia VTL | Saudia, Scoot |
| South Korea VTL | Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Scoot, Singapore Airlines |
| Spain VTL | Singapore Airlines |
| Sri Lanka VTL | Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines |
| Sweden VTL | No direct flight |
| Switzerland VTL | Singapore Airlines, SWISS |
| Thailand VTL | Jetstar Asia, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air |
| The Netherlands VTL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Singapore Airlines |
| Turkey VTL | Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines |
| UAE VTL | Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines |
| United Kingdom VTL | British Airways, Singapore Airlines |
| United States VTL | Singapore Airlines, United Airlines |
| Vietnam VTL | Bamboo Airways, Jetstar, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet |
*Note: The government will be progressively lifting the 50% cap on the number of VTL travellers.
Essential Pre-trip Documents
1) Proof of Vaccination
Download your digital Covid vaccination certificate via Notarise.
The vaccination certificate is only valid if:
– It’s 14–180 days from the second dose/booster
– Vaccine is recognised on the World Health Organisation Emergency Use Listing — includes Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
EU Digital Covid Certificate
In Europe, travelling across borders and entering certain attractions require proof of vaccination via Europe’s Digital Covid Certificate. You can now upload your Singapore-issued vaccination certificates on any of the Covid apps for easy access.
2) Travel Insurance
– Some countries require a minimum amount of Covid coverage
– Examples of coverage include overseas medical expenses, quarantine overseas, repatriation, trip cancellation due to Covid
– Print in hard copy for safe travels
| Mandatory Travel Insurance with Covid Coverage | |
| Fiji Indonesia Israel Malaysia Philippines Saudi Arabia South Korea Sri Lanka Thailand Turkey Vietnam | Policy must cover Covid medical treatment, no minimum amount designated S$30,000 Policy must cover Covid medical treatment, no minimum amount designated RM100,000 (~S$32,000) US$35,000 (~S$48,000) Policy must cover Covid medical treatment, no minimum amount designated ₩30,000,000 (~S$34,000) Local Covid 19 insurance of US$75,000 (~S$102,000) US$20,000 (~S$27,000) Policy must cover Covid medical treatment for the entire trip US$10,000 (~S$13,500) |
Some policies to consider:
| Travel Insurance Policy | Coverage |
| AIG Travel Guard | From S$50K |
| Allianz Travel Insurance | From S$1M |
| Aviva Travel Insurance | From S$10K |
| AXA SmartTraveller | From S$300K |
| DBS TravellerShield | From S$50K |
| Great Eastern TravelSmart Premier | From S$150K |
| HL Assurance COVIDSafe Travel Protect360 | From S$100K |
| MSIG TravelEasy | From S$65K |
| NTUC Income Travel Insurance | From S$150K |
| Sompo Travel (COVID-19) Insurance | From S$100K |
3) Other essential documents
– All VTL countries require proof of vaccination but some countries require more documents such as proof of negative Covid test result, declaration forms and sometimes even proof of accommodation bookings. Here’s a handy list below:
*Note: Remember to check if you need to apply for a visa too
| Country | Proof of Negative Covid Test Result | Mandatory Travel Insurance | Documents |
| Australia VTL | ✔ | ✖ | All states – Australian Travel Declaration (at least 72 hours before departure) Australian Capital Territory – Online Declaration Form (within 24 hours of arrival) Victoria – International Passenger Arrival Permit from Service Victoria Western Australia – G2G Pass |
Cambodia VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – |
| Canada VTL | ✔ | ✖ | – Enter travel information on ArriveCAN (72 hours prior to the trip) |
| Denmark VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – |
| Fiji VTL | ✔ | ✔ | – Proof of min. three-night booking at Care Fiji Commitment (CFC) certified property (hotel or resort) – Proof of CFC transfer booking from airport to hotel |
| Finland VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – |
| France VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – Sworn statement of absence of Covid symptoms and contact with Covid case – European Digital Passenger Locator Form – Download TousAntiCovid app |
| Germany VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – |
| Greece VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – Passenger Locator Form (optional) – Download Visit Greece app |
| India VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – Self-declaration form on Air Suvidha portal |
| Indonesia VTL | ✔ (hardcopy) | ✔ | – Register travel details on e-HAC form via PeduliLindungi app – Proof of accommodation booking in Indonesia – For Sea VTL, book “travel bubble package” at participating hotels in Lagoi Bintan Resort or Nongsa Sensation Bali – Proof of a min. four-day booking at CHSE-certified hotel – Complete e-CD form – Download Presisi Quarantine Monitoring app |
| Israel VTL | ✔ | ✔ | – Entry Statement Form (48 hours before arrival) |
| Italy VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – European Digital Passenger Locator Form |
| Malaysia VTL | ✔ | ✔ | – Register travel details on MySafeTravel portal (before arrival) – Download MySejahtera app |
| Maldives VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – Traveller Health Declaration Form (within 48 hours of arrival) |
| Philippines VTL | ✔ | ✔ | – Register travel details on One Health Pass (before arrival) – Download Traze app |
| Qatar VTL | ✔ | ✖ | – Register travel details on official website – Download Ehteraz app – Sign an Undertaking and Acknowledgement Form (before arrival) |
| Saudi Arabia VTL | ✖ | ✔ | – Registration Immunisation Information Form – Download Tawakkalna app (within 8 hours of arrival) |
| South Korea VTL | ✔ | ✔ (hardcopy) | – Physical Health Declaration Form and a Special Quarantine Declaration Form (on flight) |
| Spain VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – Health Control Form (48 hours before departure) |
| Sri Lanka VTL | ✖ | ✔ (local insurance) | – Health Declaration Form |
| Sweden VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – |
| Switzerland VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – Entry Form (at least 48h before arrival) |
| Thailand VTL | ✔ | ✔ | – Apply for Thailand Pass – Proof of Safety and Health Administration (SHA) Plus certified hotel booking on day one – Proof of pre-arranged transport from airport to accommodation – Download Mor Chana app |
| The Netherlands VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – Health Declaration Form – Vaccine Declaration COVID-19 Form – Proof of return journey (return flight ticket) |
| Turkey VTL | ✖ | ✔ | – Turkey Traveller Entry Form (72 hours before departure) |
| UAE VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – Download Alhosn app |
| United Kingdom VTL | ✖ | ✖ | – Public Health Passenger Locator Form (optional) |
| United States VTL | ✔ | ✖ | – Hardcopy of Passenger Disclosure and Attestation to the United States of America Form (during check-in) |
| Vietnam VTL | ✔ | ✔ | – Health Declaration Form (before arrival) – Download PC-COVID app |
Pre-flight Checklist from Singapore
1) Pre-departure Testing (SG)
– Depending on the VTL country, can be either a PCR or ART test taken in Singapore
– Should be taken within a certain period before the flight
– From MOH-approved list
– Factor in time taken for results (usually takes one day)
| Negative PCR Test Required Before Departure | Country |
| 48 hours | Indonesia (Air VTL), Philippines, Qatar, South Korea |
| 72 hours | Indonesia (Sea VTL), Israel, Thailand |
| PCR/ART Test Required Before Departure | Country |
| 24 hours | Australia (ART), Canada (ART), Fiji (ART), United States^, Vietnam (ART) ^Test can be taken one day before departure, regardless of flight timing |
| 48 hours | Fiji (PCR), Malaysia* *PCR test via air travel or PCR/ART test via land travel |
| 72 hours | Australia (PCR), Canada (PCR), Vietnam (PCR) |
*Pro-tip: Book the swab test via Klook for discounted prices from three different MOH-approved medical groups — Healthway Medical Group, Doctor Anywhere and AcuMed Medical Group.
*Note: All pre-departure ART tests should be administered by a medical professional.
2) On-arrival PCR/ART Test (Destination Country)
| Country | Requirements |
| Australia | Australian Capital Territory – ART test within 24 hours of arrival New South Wales – ART test within 24 hours of arrival Northern Territory/Tasmania – No on-arrival test required Queensland – ART/PCR test within 24 hours of arrival South Australia – PCR test within 24 hours of arrival Victoria – ART test within 24 hours of arrival Western Australia – ART test within 12 hours of arrival *Arrival day is counted as day zero |
| Canada | – May be randomly selected for on-arrival test |
| Fiji | – Stay at a Care Fiji Commitment (CFC) certified property (min. three nights) and take an ART test there after two days *Arrival day is counted as day zero |
| France | – May be randomly selected for on-arrival test |
| Greece | – May be randomly selected for on-arrival test |
| India | – May be randomly selected for on-arrival test |
| Indonesia | – PCR test on arrival via air and sea travel – PCR test on day three after arrival (Air VTL) *Arrival day is counted as day one |
| Israel | – PCR test on arrival (pre-booked and paid before departure) |
| Malaysia | – PCR test on arrival via air travel – ART test on arrival via land travel |
| Qatar | – May be randomly selected for on-arrival test |
| South Korea | – PCR test on arrival (pre-booked before departure) – Self-swab ART test on day six or seven (if staying longer than eight days) *Arrival day is counted as day one |
| Thailand | – PCR test on arrival at pre-booked Safety and Health Administration (SHA) Plus certified hotels (travellers must stay in the room until the results are out) – Self-swab ART test on day five – Submit swab test results on MorChana app *Arrival day is counted as day one |
| Turkey | – May be randomly selected for on-arrival test |
Pre-flight Checklist to Singapore
*Note: Under the Singapore VTL scheme, travellers are not allowed to take public transport back home and must self-isolate until they receive a negative test result from their post-arrival test.
3) Pre-departure PCR/ART test
– Professionally administered PCR or ART test within 48 hours before departure
– From an internationally accredited or recognised laboratory, clinic, or medical facility in the VTL country
– Test certificate must be in English
– Test certificate must state the date taken, traveller’s name, date of birth or passport number
*Note: Submit an SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with pre-trip health and travel history declaration three days before arrival in Singapore.
Vaccinated travellers who have recovered from Covid
If you have recovered from Covid recently, you might be eligible to skip the pre-departure PCR/ART test (back to Singapore). All you need is an official positive test dated between 7-90days (inclusive) before departure.
4) On-arrival PCR/ART Test (SG)
Travellers with a valid positive test dated between 7-90days are exempted from the on-arrival test. For all other travellers:
– Mandatory unsupervised ART within 24 hours of arrival and submit the results online
Mask Rules in VTL Countries
Various cities and states in certain countries have different rules regarding mask-wearing so do check beforehand.
| Mandatory Mask-wearing Indoors and on Public Transport (Incl. Taxis) |
| Australia, Canada, Fiji, Finland, France^, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Maldives, Qatar, Switzerland, UAE, United States |
^Mask-wearing only mandatory on public transport
*Note: Unless there are certain circumstances, mask-wearing is generally not compulsory outdoors for the countries listed above. Do check the destination country before going.
| Mandatory Mask-wearing Indoors and Outdoors |
| Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam |
Read also: Guide to Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) with South Korea, Europe, and North America
Resources for Safe Travels
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– Ministry of Foreign Affairs
– Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
– Respective embassy website of destination country
– Call the respective embassy of destination country
VTL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) Can I travel to different countries before coming back to Singapore?
Yes, as long as you’re in a VTL country for the last 7 days before returning to Singapore.
2) Where can I take my on-arrival ART test in Singapore?
You can take an unsupervised ART test within 24 hours of arrival and submit the results online
3) What if I test positive for Covid before returning to Singapore?
This can be stressful but it’s not the end of the world! On the bright side, you can now skip the on-arrival test back in Singapore.
The first thing you should do is to seek a Covid testing centre to obtain an official positive test result.
Next, check your insurance to see what it covers for Covid-related expenses. Some plans allow claims for extra accommodation booked during isolation. For more information, read this: I Tested Positive for Covid-19 While Travelling – Here’s What to Do When it Happens
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Any other questions about Singapore’s VTL scheme? Let us know in the comments below!
Thank you, this was super helpful, so just to double confirm under turkey vtl i dont need to take a test pre departure from singapore and likewise for pre departure from turkey?
Thank you again.
Hi! No pre-departure test from Singapore is required if you are fully vaccinated at least 14 days before travelling to Turkey. However, you’ll need to provide proof of your vaccination status. You may check the latest restrictions and requirements here: https://www.istanbulsairport.com/en/restriction-sep
As for entry into Singapore, you’ll need to take either a PCR or ART test within 2 days before departure from Turkey.
My sister is a Singaporean & she is going back to Malaysia via the VTL at Causeway from 1/3 to 6/3.
May I know the requirement when she reached Malaysia until her return? Would appreciate it for your advice.
Thank you
Hi! Do check the latest requirements here as the situation is everchanging: https://faq.mysafetravel.gov.my/ 🙂
Hi! Love your article! It is so helpful in many ways!
I would like to ask if travelling to Tasmania, Australia possible as there isnt any direct flights from Singapore to Hobart? I am planning to go around late March.
Another question, the last returning flight back to Singapore is a VTL flight as stated in the SQ website but the first flight before transit is not stated as a VTL flight. Would it still be qualified as quarantine free?
Thank you in advance Trini!
Hi, glad that this article has been useful for you! Even if there are no direct flights, it is still possible to travel to Tasmania by transiting through a different area or by interstate travel in Australia. You’ll have to check the specific airline for the flight details though as it would be more updated.
Also, based on our knowledge, as long as your flight back to Singapore is a direct VTL flight and you’ve stayed in a VTL country (e.g. any part of Australia) for at least 7 days, it should be qualified as quarantine-free. However, do check with the airline or respective embassy to be absolutely sure, as well as for any latest updates.
Hope this helps 🙂
Hi! Are we able to enter Australia on any flight (no need for FEPO etc)?
Hi there! As per the latest updates, travellers from Singapore may enter Australia on any direct flight. For more info, do refer to this airport guide.
Hi thanks for the info!
I do have two questions that i cannot find in any website. Its regarding the on arrival supervised art test in singapore, how early can i book the qtc/ctc via the appointment booking portal?
Can I book a slot before arrival to singapore?
Hi! I believe you can book an appointment here http://go.gov.sg/traveller-art-test. As for how early, we’re not a 100% sure but some travellers have noted that you can do it 10 days before arrival.
Looking to travel to Bali in Mid-April for 2 weeks. Fully vaxed with 3 shots.
Am I correct that I still need 3 days Quarantine on arrival to Bali ? Are there designated Quarantine hotels ?
Coming back to Singapore, do I need to serve SHN?
the nagara that i really admire once was traveling to singapore