Singapore-Malaysia

Vaccinated Travel Lane (Land)

Effective from 22 February 2022

Updated on 16 February 2022

SG - MY
 Singapore-Malaysia VTL (Land)

Travel Requirements

Travel into Malaysia Travel into Singapore

• Malaysia Citizens • Singapore Citizens
• Malaysia Permanent Residents • Singapore Permanent Residents
• Malaysia Long-Term Pass Holders • Singapore Long-Term Pass Holders1
• Singapore Citizens • Malaysia Citizens

BUS
Fully vaccinated
Designated VTL (Land) buses Unvaccinated children aged 12 years
and below must be accompanied by a
vaccinated adult

In the past 7 days, stayed in

DAYS

7 • Malaysia • Singapore • Any other VTL or Category I country/region

Travellers must undergo a supervised

Travellers must test negative in self-swab ART at a Quick Test Centre or
their pre-departure COVID-19 test Combined Test Centre within 24 hours
of arrival

Boarding and Disembarkation Points

BUS
BUS

Johor Bahru: Singapore:

Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal • Queen Street Terminal
• Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange

Public Health Measures in the Bus

Must wear face masks No eating or drinking during the

during the entire bus journey. entire bus journey.

! Any unwell traveller may be

denied from boarding the bus, Must keep to allocated seat and
even after producing a valid cannot mingle with other travellers.
negative COVID-19 test result.

Non-Malaysian male work permit holders, who are either working in Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors or are dormitory-bound,
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are not allowed to enter Singapore via VTL.

Guidelines for Travellers
Entering Singapore via
VTL (Land) with Malaysia

How to Enter Singapore via VTL (Land)

Planning the Trip

Ensure you are fully vaccinated and have a valid vaccination certificate with a QR code.

1 • If vaccinated in Singapore: Notarise portal or HealthHub and Trace Together app

• If vaccinated in Malaysia: MySejahtera app

Book designated VTL (Land) bus ticket.

2 At least 3 days before arrival.

• Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange: https://www.transtar.travel

• Queens Street Terminal: https://www.causewaylink.com.my

Apply for Vaccinated Travel Pass via Singapore Safe Travel Portal if you are a Work
Permit Holder or a Short-Term Visitor. Successful applicants will receive Approval

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(Letter of Entry) via email.

At least 3 days before arrival.

https://go.gov.sg/vtl-portal

Purchase COVID-19 travel and/or medical insurance.

4
At least 3 days before arrival.

Not required for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass Holders
(including Work Permit Holders)

Travel and/or medical insurance should have a minimum coverage of S$30,000 against COVID-19
related medical charges.

Preparing for Departure

Submit personal information, trip details and health declaration

via the SG Arrival Card e-service.

5 Within 3 days before arrival.

https://go.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard.

Do a professionally-administered pre-departure test (either ART or PCR). Ensure

test result is negative and test report is in English.

6 Within 2 days before arrival.

List of accredited test centres in Malaysia can be found at https://go.gov.sg/msia-testcentres.

Boarding the Bus

Prepare documents (in English) to be checked:

Passport

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VTL (Land) bus ticket
Vaccination certificate
Vaccinated Travel Pass (if applicable)
Negative pre-departure test (ART or PCR)
Completed SG Arrival Card
Copy of insurance policy (if applicable)

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Reach the Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal 1 hour
earlier, and board the designated VTL (Land)
bus to Singapore.

After Arrival

Download TraceTogether app, register profile and activate the app.

9 Children aged 7-12 and those unable to use a mobile device can be issued TraceTogether
tokens. Children aged 6 and below are exempted from the TraceTogether requirement.

Take an On-Arrival COVID-19 Test

10 All travellers arriving in Singapore must undergo a supervised self-swab ART at a Quick Test
Centre or Combined Test Centre within 24 hours of arrival.

Documents Needed to Enter Singapore

Singapore Citizens,
Permanent
Work Permit Children
Residents and
Timeline Holders and aged 12
Long-Term Pass
Short-Term and under
Holders (excluding
Visitors
Work Permit
Holders)

Vaccination
Certificate
Before making
E.g. Notarise portal, travel plans For Before applying
HealthHub, TraceTogether pre-boarding for Vaccinated Not required
or MySejahtera app. bus checks Travel Pass

BUS

Bus Ticket
At least 3 days
• https://transtar.travel before arrival
• https://www.causeway-
KET
TIC link.com.my
TICKET

Vaccinated
VTP Travel Pass
At least 3 days
Electronic or physical copy before arrival
Except children
Not required aged 12 and Not required
https://go.gov.sg/vtl-portal
below

For Short-Term
Visitors
COVID-19 Travel
and/or Medical At least 3 days
Insurance before arrival
Not required Not required for
Work Permit Holders

SG Arrival Card
Within 3 days
https://eservices.ica.gov. before arrival
sg/sgarrivalcard

Pre-Departure Test
Within 2 days
Take a professionally- before arrival
administered ART or Except children
PCR test. aged 2 and
below
Protocols for
Travellers with
POSITIVE RECOVERED

Special Circumstances

Recovered Travellers

JAN From 24 Jan 2022, fully vaccinated travellers who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are
24 exempted from the following border measures when entering Singapore via VTL (Land):

Pre-departure test On-arrival test

Exempted Exempted

Have any of the relevant documentary proof:

Present a discharge memo issued
by the relevant state authority or
licensed medical professional that
Positive PCR or includes:
POSITIVE professionally-administered DISCHARGE
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MEMO
ART result between
D-1
COVIAg

- Name
7 – 90 days before arrival
C

DAYS - ID number or date of birth

- Date of infection (or discharge
7-90 date, if the date of infection can
Before arrival be inferred)

Recovered travellers must still adhere to all other travel requirements under VTL (Land).

Travellers who Test Positive during On-Arrival

or any Self-Administered ART

72h
Travellers who are well but Travellers who are
test positive medically high-risk or
severely symptomatic
• Self-isolate at place of residence/
accommodation for first 72 hours • See a doctor

• After 72 hours, resume normal

MOH
activities when tested negative Recovery
for self-administered ART. If ART is procedure
D-
COVIAg
19
• MOH will be in contact
C

T
NEGATIVE positive, continue to self-isolate regarding recovery procedure
and self-test.

Please refer to www.covid.gov.sg/

Please refer to www.covid.gov.sg/
www well-and-positive-or-condition-assessed- www
travellers for more details.
mild-by-doctor for more details.
 Frequently Asked Questions

On VTL (Land)

1. If I have an approved Vaccinated Travel Pass under VTL (Air), can I use it for VTL (Land)?

No, a Vaccinated Travel Pass applied under the VTL (Air) is not transferrable to the VTL (Land). Travellers will be
denied boarding by the bus operator if they present a VTP for VTL (Air). Do make a new application for a Vaccinated
Travel Pass for VTL (Land) via https://go.gov.sg/vtl-portal.

2. What if I encounter issues applying for the Vaccinated Travel Pass?

For assistance, please write to the Safe Travel Office (https://go.gov.sg/sto-enquiry) or call the SafeTravel
Enquiries helpline at +65 6812 5555.

On Bus Tickets

3. Do I need to buy a bus ticket for my child aged 12 years old and below?

Yes, all children aged 12 and below must have their own bus tickets. In addition, they are required to be
accompanied by a vaccinated adult under the VTL.

4. Can I buy bus tickets at Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange or Larkin Sentral
Bus Terminal?

No. Travellers are to purchase their bus tickets online.

5. Can I transfer my bus ticket to someone else?

No, bus tickets are not transferable.

 Useful Links

To buy bus tickets:

• Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange: https://www.transtar.travel
• Queens Street Terminal: https://www.causewaylink.com.my

To apply for Singapore Vaccinated Travel Pass:

https://go.gov.sg/vtl-portal

To apply for Malaysia Vaccinated Travel Lane:

https://www.mysafetravel.gov.my

To submit declarations via SG Arrival Card e-Service:

https://go.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard

List of accredited test centres in Malaysia:

https://go.gov.sg/msia-testcentres

List of accredited test centres in Singapore:

https://go.gov.sg/spore-testcentres

Travelling from Malaysia

to Singapore:
Travelling from Singapore
Overview of VTL (Land): to Malaysia:
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl-land/overview
Check with the relevant authorities of
For further queries or assistance: Malaysia at https://www.mysafetravel.gov.my
https://go.gov.sg/sto-enquiry or
call the hotline at +65 6812 5555.

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