There is now a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for land travel between Singapore and Malaysia at the Johor Causeway!
Here is what you need to know about the Singapore to Malaysia Vaccinated Travel Lane by land!
Singapore-Malaysia VTL By Land Kicked Off!
After almost 2 years of border closures, Singapore and Malaysia agreed to launch a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) on 8 November 2021.
At first, this was only by air – between Changi Airport and KLIA, but that was expanded to include the Johor Causeway as well!
From 29 November 2021 onwards, fully-vaccinated individuals will be allowed to travel between Changi Airport and KLIA, and across the Johor Causeway.
Travellers using these Vaccinated Travel Lanes will NOT be required to serve any quarantine or Stay-Home-Notice. They will only be required to take COVID-19 tests!
However, I should point out that this VTL scheme is NOT cheap, as you will need to undergo several COVID-19 tests.
Read more : Latest Singapore-Malaysia VTL Air Travel Guide!
https://youtu.be/p4D-uTOeZVI
VTL Land Travel Guide : Singapore To Malaysia
On 29 November 2021, the Immigration Department of Malaysia released details of the Vaccinated Travel Lane rules for people travelling from Singapore to Malaysia by land.
We have summarised the key details below, but please make sure you check with the Immigration Department in case they make last minute changes. Please also read their FAQ.
Who Qualifies?
- Malaysia and Singapore citizens
- Malaysia and Singapore Permanent Residents
- Malaysia and Singapore Long-Term Pass holders
- Travellers must remain in either one country for at least 14 consecutive days before departure.
- Travellers must be fully-vaccinated with the full regimen of COVID-19 vaccine recognised by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM), at least two weeks before arrival in Malaysia.
- Unvaccinated children below 12 years old MUST be accompanied by vaccinated adults.
- Travellers must have a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate with QR Code
– via MySejahtera if vaccinated in Malaysia
– via Notarise portal, HealthHub, TraceTogether if vaccinated in Singapore
Pre-Departure
- Travellers must register at www.mysafetravel.gov.my.
- Travellers must use only VTL-Land designated buses that will operate from 9:30 AM until 7:30 PM.
- VTL-Land bus tickets can be purchased via :
– Causeway Link
– Transtar - Travellers must take a professionally-administered antigen rapid test (ART/RTK) or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test 2 days (48 hours) prior to departure date.
- Travellers must print their COVID-19 vaccination certificate with QR Code
– via MySejahtera if vaccinated in Malaysia
– via Notarise portal, HealthHub, TraceTogether if vaccinated in Singapore - Travellers must download and register the MySejahtera app
Departure
- Travellers must check-in for their bus rides at least 1-2 hours ahead of departure time.
- These are the official boarding and disembarkation points :
– Queen Street Terminal (Singapore)
– Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange (Singapore)
– Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal (Johor) - Travellers will need to present these documents at check-in :
a) Passport
b) Proof of VTL-Land Registration
c) Valid vaccination certificate
d) Negative RTK / ART / RT-PCR test results
e) Bus Ticket
f) Singaporeans : submit electronic Health Declaration Card (eHDC), and upload your vaccination certificate QR code if you were vaccinated overseas. - Up to 45 people can travel in a VTL-Land designated bus.
- Passengers must wear a face mask throughout the entire journey, and must maintain physical distance.
- Every VTL-Land designated bus must be sanitised prior to departure, and after arrival.
On Arrival
- Take the on-arrival COVID-19 test at the Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal.
- Present all documentation at the Malaysian immigration for clearance.
- Check your status on the MySejahtera app.
- From 7 December 2021 onwards :
a) RTK-Ag tests (self-administered) on Day 2, 4 and 6 after arrival.
b) RTK-Ag tests (professionally-administered) on Day 3 and 5 after arrival.
Stay In Malaysia
- Travellers must adhere to the current public health measures
- Travellers must activate MySejahtera app at all times.
VTL Land Travel Guide : Malaysia To Singapore
The Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) released details of the Vaccinated Travel Lane rules for land travel to Malaysia. This is NOT the same as the rules for air travel.
We have summarised the key details below, but please make sure you check with the ICA in case they make last minute changes.
Who Qualifies?
- Singapore citizens
- Singapore Permanent Residents
- Singapore Long-Term Pass holders
- Travellers must be fully-vaccinated with a WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) vaccine, at least two weeks before arrival in Malaysia.
- Unvaccinated travellers who are 12 years and below in the calendar year can travel to Singapore via the VTL if accompanied by a fully-vaccinated VTL traveller.
- Travellers must have a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate with QR Code
– via MySejahtera if vaccinated in Malaysia
– via Notarise portal, HealthHub, TraceTogether if vaccinated in Singapore - Travellers must remain in either one country or any other VTL country recognised by Singapore for at least 14 consecutive days before departure.
Pre-Departure
- Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents do NOT need to apply for a VTP-Land pass.
- Singapore Long-Term Pass Holders MUST apply for a VTP-Land pass, but accompanying children aged 12 and below do NOT need to apply.
– the VTP-Land pass is valid for up to 14 calendar days from your chosen date of entry. If you do not plan to travel during this period, you can apply for a VTP later. - Travellers must use only VTL-Land designated buses that will operate from 7:30 AM until 6:45 PM.
- VTL-Land bus tickets can be purchased via :
– Causeway Link
– Transtar - Travellers must take a professionally-administered antigen rapid test (ART/RTK) or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test 2 days (48 hours) prior to departure date.
- Travellers must prepare their COVID-19 vaccination certificate with QR Code
– via MySejahtera if vaccinated in Malaysia
– via Notarise portal, HealthHub, TraceTogether if vaccinated in Singapore - Travellers must ensure that they have sufficient insurance coverage for COVID-19 medical treatment and hospitalisation costs (minimum coverage of SGD30,000)
- Travellers must download and register the Trace Together app.
- Travellers should complete the SG Arrival Card up to 72 hours before arrival to avoid delays.
Departure
- Travellers must check-in for their bus rides at least 1-2 hours ahead of departure time.
- These are the official boarding and disembarkation points :
– Queen Street Terminal (Singapore)
– Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange (Singapore)
– Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal (Johor) - Travellers will need to present these documents at check-in :
a) Passport
b) Valid vaccination certificate
c) Negative RTK / ART / RT-PCR test results
d) Bus Ticket
e) Travel / Medical Insurance (recommended)
f) Long-Term Pass Holders only : Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP)
f) Malaysians : submit SG Arrival Card (SGAC) under Foreign Visitors. - Up to 45 people can travel in a VTL-Land designated bus.
- Passengers must wear a face mask throughout the entire journey, and must maintain physical distance.
- Every VTL-Land designated bus must be sanitised prior to departure, and after arrival.
On Arrival
- Take the on-arrival COVID-19 test (according to ICA – see Section 3)
- Present all documentation at the Singapore immigration for clearance.
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