CAAS’ Response to Media Queries 2022

           Travellers from Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may enter Singapore under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) on or after 25 February 2022.

2.        Short-term visitors and work permit holders[1] seeking to enter Singapore under the VTL must apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) to travel to Singapore on a VTL flight.  Fully vaccinated Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, all other long-term pass holders and In-Principle Approval (IPA) holders, and children aged 12 years and below in the calendar year do not need to apply for a VTP to enter Singapore under the VTL.

3.        VTP applications opened for travellers from Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE on 22 February 2022 at 1000 hours. As at 22 February 2022, 2359 hours (Singapore time), a total of 476 travellers from these countries/regions have been issued VTPs for entry into Singapore between 25 February 2022 and 6 May 2022 (see details in table below).

4.        Mr Han Kok Juan, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said, “We are back on track to reviving air travel and reclaiming Singapore’s position as a global air hub. The launch of the four new VTLs this week is a cautious and calibrated restart. It keeps the number of travellers manageable and allows the Singapore aviation sector to progressively ramp up operations to ensure a smooth and seamless Changi experience as travel volume grows.”

5.        The VTL is for entry into Singapore. All travellers entering Singapore under the VTL must comply with the prevailing VTL requirements stated at https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg. Applicants who require assistance with VTP applications can write to the Safe Travel Office through its enquiry form at https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/contact-us or call the SafeTravel Enquiries helpline at +65 6812 5555.

6.        Travellers from Hong Kong are reminded that with the cessation of the unilateral opening arrangement with Hong Kong, applications by short-term visitors for the Air Travel Pass (ATP) for travel from Hong Kong to Singapore have ceased since 17 February 2022, 2359 hours (Singapore time). Those with travel history to Hong Kong holding a valid ATP may enter Singapore up till 24 February 2022, 2359 hours (Singapore time). Existing ATPs for entry into Singapore after 24 February 2022, 2359 hours (Singapore time) will be rescinded.

[1] Among work permit holders, non-Malaysian male work permit holders in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sector or staying in dormitories are not allowed to enter Singapore under the VTL. Other work permit holders will be required to apply for VTP to travel to Singapore on a VTL flight.