As Singapore progressively reopens amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore has implemented special travel arrangements with some countries/regions to facilitate travel while safeguarding public health.
See below for details about a respective country.
UPDATE – 1 January 2021
From January 1, international visitors will be barred from entering Indonesia for a 2-week period in a bid to stem the spread of a new potentially more contagious strain of the coronavirus.
From October 29, 2020, Singaporean nationals and lawful residents may be eligible to travel to Indonesia for business or official travel of up to 30 days using a “Travel Corridor Arrangement” (TCA) scheme. Persons seeking to use the TCA must be sponsored by either an Indonesia-based company or an Indonesian government agency, which will file an application on their behalf for a specific e-visa. Once approved, e-visa holders must then submit their travel history and a detailed itinerary online via the “Electronic Health Card” (e-HAC) system and must hold a valid return ticket.
Persons seeking to use the TCA must, at their own expense, obtain a certificate showing a negative result for COVID-19 issued no more than 72 hours prior to departure using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test performed by an approved medical services provider in Singapore. TCA travellers are limited to arrival via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) or the Batam Center Ferry Terminal.
Upon arrival, TCA travellers will undergo an additional PCR test at their own expense and will be transported by the host company or government agency to a non-residential accommodation where they must self-isolate while awaiting their test results. Upon confirmation of a negative test result, the host company or government agency will ensure the traveller is transported to and from their workplace for the duration of the traveller’s stay in Indonesia and refrains from using public transportation. The host company or government agency will further ensure the traveller properly registers with the e-HAC system and observes all local pandemic control measures.
All Others
Foreign nationals are prohibited from entering Indonesia. This policy does not apply to persons who fall into one of the following categories:
From December 24, 2020, all foreign nationals, regardless of purpose, who have visited the United Kingdom (including in transit) are prohibited from entering Indonesia. All persons arriving from other locations abroad are required to carry a health certificate showing a negative result for COVID-19 issued no more than 72 hours prior to departure using a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test performed by a recognized health authority. Failure to produce a valid certificate may result in denial of entry. Upon arrival, all persons are subject to additional testing for COVID-19 and will be directed to either self-isolate or undergo quarantine at a designated facility. Foreign nationals must cover all testing and quarantine-related expenses for themselves. Indonesian nationals arriving from the United Kingdom must undergo additional quarantine and testing procedures.
The Government of Japan has started procedures for the use of the Business Track with Singapore. The Business Track enables limited business activities during the 14-day stay at home period, immediately after arrival at Japan, on condition that travellers accept additional quarantine measures. This is the only type of visa available at the moment. Please, visit the Covid-19 Covid-19 Business Track visa page.
Reciprocal Green Lane for Singapore residents
Legal residents in Singapore may be eligible to travel to Malaysia for business or official travel for up to 14 days using a so-called Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) scheme. Persons seeking to use the RGL must be sponsored by either a Malaysia-based company or a Malaysian government agency, which will file an application on their behalf for a “MyTravelPass” at least 10 business days prior to intended departure.
Persons seeking to use the RGL cannot have travelled outside of Singapore during the 14 days prior to their scheduled departure for Singapore and must, at their own expense, obtain a certificate showing a negative result for COVID-19 issued no more than 72 hours prior to departure using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Travellers are required to produce this certificate along with their “MyTravelPass” and in order to enter Malaysia.
RGL travellers must undergo an additional PCR test at their point of entry or within 24 hours of arrival in Malaysia and must be transported directly by the host company or government agency to a non-residential accommodation where they must self-isolate while awaiting their test results. Upon confirmation of a negative test result, the host company or government agency will ensure the traveller is transported to and from their workplace for the duration of the traveller’s stay and will further ensure the traveller installs and uses the “MySejahtera” mobile application. Persons who test positive for COVID-19 must immediately seek necessary medical treatment from the Malaysian government.
Periodic Commuting Arrangement for Singapore residents
Singaporean nationals and permanent residents holding valid long-term Malaysian visas for business or work purposes may be eligible for a new “Periodic Commuting Arrangement” (PCA) scheme allowing travel via the Johor-Singapore Causeway and Malaysia-Singapore Second Link land border checkpoints. Malaysia-based employers must submit an application for a “MyTravelPass” to use the PCA on behalf of their employees. Applications must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the employee’s intended entry into Malaysia and employees must be willing to remain in Malaysia for at least 90 days before returning to Singapore. Persons using the PCA must install and use the “MySejahtera” mobile application. Upon arrival in Malaysia, they must self-isolate for 7 days under the terms of a modified “Home Surveillance Order” (HSO) and afterwards undergo a serological test for COVID-19 using a rapid test kit (RTK). Persons who test negative will be released from their HSO.
All Others
Foreign nationals are prohibited from entering Malaysia. This policy does not apply to persons who hold a “MyPR” card, a “Malaysia My Second Home” (MM2H) pass, a valid student pass, a valid temporary employment pass, are the spouse or child of Malaysian nationals, or are a diplomat. Foreign nationals travelling from countries or regions with over 150,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are prohibited from entering Malaysia. Currently, this includes the following locations: Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Philippines, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States.
All persons (including Malaysian nationals) returning from abroad are required to undergo testing for COVID-19 and a 10-day quarantine upon arrival. Non-nationals must register online and prepay in full for all required testing and quarantine services. Malaysian nationals will be charged a reduced rate. Additionally, all persons must download and sign a “Letter of Undertaking and Indemnity for Persons under Surveillance” (LoU). Travellers should consult their local Malaysian embassy or consulate for LoU templates and instructions. At least three days prior to departure, all persons must submit relevant documents (including a LoU) to a local Malaysian embassy or consulate for approval. Failure to submit documents may result in a denial of permission to board flights bound for Malaysia. Upon arrival, all persons are required to install and use the “MySejahtera” mobile application to track and monitor their health status. Be advised, some state-level authorities in Malaysia have implemented additional policies and restrictions for persons arriving into their jurisdictions.
Foreign nationals are prohibited from entering Mongolia. All cross-border commercial flights, passenger rail services, and passenger vehicular traffic are suspended.
All international commercial flights are suspended and all land border checkpoints are closed. Persons seeking to enter Myanmar for official or urgent purposes should consult their location Myanmar embassy or consulate for information regarding testing and quarantine requirements. All persons (including Myanmar nationals) allowed to enter must undergo a 21-day quarantine at a designated facility followed by 7 days of self-isolation at home. The Myanmar government has suspended the issuing of visas to foreign nationals. This policy does not apply to accredited diplomats, United Nations officials, and crews of ships or aircraft travelling to and from Myanmar. All existing visa-free and visa-on-arrival arrangements are suspended.
The Singapore Air Travel Pass (ATP) enables foreigners who are short-term visitors travelling from the below countries to seek entry into Singapore.
Travellers will have no restrictions on their travel purpose and do not have to follow a controlled itinerary. They will also not be subject to 14 day quarantine or stay-home notice. Find out how to visit Singapore
The Republic of Korea and the Republic of Singapore agreed to implement the Fast Lane which is to ensure exemption from isolation at the arriving country to facilitate essential business and official travel between Korea (via Incheon International Airport only) and Singapore. Unfortunately, we will not be able to assist with the application, as the applicant is required to submit the application in person at the Embassy of South Korea.
Taiwan allows applying for a business visa for persons holding special approval to enter for reasons other than tourism or regular social visits, persons with permission to enter for approved medical care, or persons holding approval to enter for study (and their companions). All persons granted entry into Taiwan must self-isolate for 14 days. Persons travelling to Taiwan for short-term business purposes may be eligible for shortened self-isolation requirements. In order to apply, travellers must submit documents prepared by the host company in Taiwan comprising a detailed travel itinerary and COVID-19 prevention plans. Exemptions to quarantine requirements will be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of relevant authorities in Taiwan.
From December 1, 2020, all persons must present a certificate showing a negative result for COVID-19 issued no more than 72 hours prior to departure using an RT-PCR test. In all cases of exemption, travellers must sign an affidavit attesting to their purpose and produce supporting documentation. Such persons may be asked to undergo COVID-19 testing at their own expense upon arrival in Taiwan. All persons arriving in Taiwan are required to submit a health declaration via the mobile website of the “Quarantine System of Entry” prior to boarding flights bound for Taiwan.
Apply for a business visa to Taiwan.
All persons travelling from a country or region classified by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health as “green” may enter Ukraine provided they carry proof of health insurance valid for use in Ukraine and sufficient to cover any expenses related to observation and treatment for COVID-19. Persons travelling from “red” locations must install the “Dii Vdoma” mobile application and do one of the following: 1) undergo quarantine at a designated location, 2) self-isolate for 14 days in a suitable accommodation registered in the Dii Vdoma app, or 3) undergo a PCR test for COVID-19 upon arrival in Ukraine. Additional information including a list of persons not subject to quarantine requirements is available at the following URL: https://visitukraine.today/.
Foreign nationals who have visited any of the following countries / regions within 14 days of their arrival in the United States are prohibited from entering: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mainland China, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City, and the United Kingdom.
All persons returning to the United States from abroad should self-isolate and monitor their health status for 14 days. From December 28, 2020, all persons (including US nationals) returning via the United Kingdom must carry proof of a negative result for COVID-19 issued no more than 72 hours prior to departure using a PCR test. The United States government has suspended the issuing of new visas. All US land border checkpoints with Canada and Mexico are closed to non-essential traffic. Additional restrictions are in place for persons holding special category visas including H-1B, H-2B, J-1, and L-1 visas. Travellers should verify their status with the US Department of Homeland Security prior to making travel arrangements.
Be advised, various state and local authorities in the United States have implemented additional policies and restrictions for persons arriving into their jurisdictions.
From December 21, 2020, foreign nationals who, within 14 days of their intended arrival, have visited any of the following locations are prohibited from entering Uzbekistan: Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Persons arriving by air from China, Finland, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, South Korea, or Thailand may enter Uzbekistan without restriction. This policy does not apply to persons currently exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Persons arriving by air from Azerbaijan, Belarus, the European Union (with the exception of Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands), or the United Arab Emirates must present a certificate in English or Russian showing a negative result for COVID-19 issued no more than 72 hours prior to departure using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Persons without such a certificate must undergo testing at their own expense upon arrival. All persons arriving from these locations must undergo temperature screening and a 14-day self-isolation upon arrival. Persons arriving by air from any other location must present a certificate showing a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 and self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Persons entering Uzbekistan via land border checkpoints must present a certificate showing a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 and submit a self-isolation questionnaire. Persons without such a certificate must undergo testing at their own expense followed by quarantine.
From December 1, 2020, foreign nationals are prohibited from entering Vietnam and international commercial flights are suspended. This policy does not apply to special repatriation flights for Vietnamese nationals. This policy also provides exemptions for investors, specialists, skilled workers, business managers, persons travelling as part of diplomatic or official missions, persons travelling under special bilateral agreements, and the family members of such persons provided the duration of their stay in Vietnam does not exceed 14 days. Visitors may apply for an extension beyond 14 days if they undergo testing for COVID-19. All persons travelling to Vietnam must fully comply with local regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure public safety. Travellers should carry international health insurance with coverage valid in Vietnam; otherwise, the local organisation sponsoring the traveller is required to cover all costs associated with the treatment for COVID-19 should it become necessary. The sponsoring organization is likewise responsible for all expenses relating to quarantine (if any), transportation, and COVID-19 testing for visitors entering Vietnam at their invitation.