The Singapore-Malaysia Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) agreement is now active, allowing fully-vaccinated individuals to travel between the two countries with no quarantine on either side.
Both air and land VTL options are available, with links to official government resources below.
| To Malaysia | To Singapore | |
| Air VTL | Details | Details |
| Land VTL | Details | Details |
In this article, we’ll go through the requirements for air VTL travel in more detail.
Overview: Singapore-Malaysia VTL
The Singapore-Malaysia VTL will commence from 29 November 2021, with initial service limited to six daily designated flights in each direction between Singapore Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Additional services and other new entry/exit points in Singapore and Malaysia may be added subsequently upon mutual agreement.
If the COVID-19 situation in Singapore or Malaysia deteriorates, either party may suspend the VTL or adjust their requirements by giving 48 hours advance notice.
Travel from Singapore to Malaysia
Here’s the eligibility criteria for quarantine-free travel from Singapore to Malaysia by air
| ✔️ VTL (Air) Eligibility Criteria From 🇸🇬 Singapore to Malaysia 🇲🇾 |
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| All |
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| Short-term visitors |
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| *Children aged 2 or under in the current calendar year are exempt ^Exception for children aged 12 and below, if they are accompanied by vaccinated traveller |
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Nationality
Unlike the Singapore-Australia VTL, there is no restriction on nationality. Any individual may take advantage of the VTL, provided he or she meets the rest of the criteria.
However, certain nationalities may need to apply for a visa, based on existing requirements.
14-day Travel History
Your 14-day travel history may only include Singapore and/or Malaysia. Unlike travel to Singapore, VTL or Category I countries cannot feature in your 14-day history.
Fully Vaccinated
Malaysia will recognise travellers who have completed the full regimen of COVID-19 vaccines approved under the World Health Organization’s Emergency Use Listing or approved by a stringent regulatory authority, including those who have received different vaccine brands for their respective doses.
Notice the additional “approved by a stringent regulatory authority” clause. It’s not yet clear exactly which vaccines fall under this clause, but Russia’s Sputnik could be a good bet.
Children aged 12 or under based on their date of birth (not year of birth) will be exempt from this requirement when travelling with a fully vaccinated adult.
Travel Insurance
Short-term visitors must have travel insurance with a minimum coverage of RM100,000 (~S$32,500) for COVID-19 related medical expenses.
This requirement does not apply to Malaysian nationals.
Pre-departure test (PDT)
Visitors must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result with the sample taken within two days before departure from Singapore.
Flights
Visitors must book a return flight on one of six designed VTL services between Singapore Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The return flight requirement only applies to short-term visitors.
On-arrival test
Travellers must complete an on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test at BP Clinical Health Lab KLIA. They can then proceed to their declared accommodation to wait for the results via private transport, taxi or hired vehicles. Test results will take 1-3 hours.
This test must be booked in advance at airport.doctor2u.my
MySejahtera app
Travellers must download and register with the MySejahtera app (Android | iOS), which aids contact tracing. Children aged below 12 years old who are travelling with their parents/legal guardians can be registered as dependents of the parents/legal guardians in the MySejahtera app.
MySafeTravel portal
From 15 December 2021, it is compulsory for travellers to register at MySafeTravel portal before their flight. Registration opens seven days before departure.
Travel from Malaysia to Singapore
Here’s the eligibility criteria for quarantine-free travel from Malaysia to Singapore.
Since the procedure for VTL travel into Singapore is fairly well established, I won’t go into this again.
| ✔️ VTL Eligibility Criteria |
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| All |
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| Short-term visitors & Work permit holders |
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| *Children aged 2 or under in the current calendar year are exempt ^Exception for children aged 12 and below, if they are accompanied by vaccinated traveller |
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For further resources, refer to the links below:
- Summary of Vaccinated Travel Lane Requirements
- VTL Travel to Singapore for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
- VTL Travel to Singapore for Short-Term Visitors and Long-Term Pass Holders
COVID-19 testing
| ⚕️ Testing: Singapore-Malaysia Travel | ||
| Location | Remarks* | Price |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | VTL Air: 2 days before departure (PCR) VTL Land: 2 days before departure (ART/PCR) |
VTL Air: From S$98 VTL Land: From S$17.84 |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | VTL Air: On arrival (PCR) VTL Land: On arrival (ART) |
VTL Air: S$80/113^ VTL Land: S$30 |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 2 days before departure (ART/PCR) | From S$20 |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Within 24h of arrival (self-ART) | S$5 |
| *Children aged 2 and under exempt ^Rapid PCR test (1.5h): MYR 370 (Malaysian)/ MYR 470 (Foreigner) Regular PCR test (3h): MYR 250 (Malaysian)/ MYR 350 (Foreigner) |
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VTL travellers from Singapore to Malaysia can expect to do a total of four COVID-19 tests. Travel to Malaysia still requires the more expensive PCR tests (unless you’re taking the VTL (Land) option), but travel to Singapore can be done with the cheaper ARTs.
Travellers who have recently recovered from COVID-19 can be exempted from all pre-departure and on-arrival testing requirements when travelling to Singapore, subject to presenting acceptable proof.
For a rundown of the cheapest places to get your pre-departure test, refer to the article below.
Cheapest pre-departure COVID-19 ART and PCR tests in Singapore
Designated VTL flights
Singapore Airlines has announced that it will operate the following VTL flight schedule to and from Kuala Lumpur.
These flights will be open for booking from 10 a.m on 19 November 2021. SIA will label them as VTL flights “progressively” (meaning don’t worry if you don’t see the VTL label at first, so long as it matches the info above it’s fine).
Scoot has also announced the following service via TR472/TR473, 4x weekly starting from 29 November 2021.
| Flight | Days | Depart | Arrive |
| OD803 | Daily | KUL 0925 | SIN 1030 |
| OD804 | Daily | SIN 1130 | KUL 1235 |
Conclusion
We now have a clearer picture of what the Singapore-Malaysia VTL will look like when it launches on 29 November 2021.
While most of the requirements are expected, what’s interesting to me is the need to isolate at KLIA while waiting for the results of the on-arrival test. KLIA never struck me as a great place to hang out at even before COVID, and one hopes they establish some proper holding areas for what’s sure to be a surge of travellers.
It seems that may not be worthwhile just to go for weekend trip.
Definitely not at this point, but baby steps…
Does Msia mention anything on inter-state travel?
Already allowed for some time, no?
Your question is probably, can I transit KLIA and fly inter-state same day say….8-12 hours after arrival (assuming OA PCR is negative)? This, I am also wondering….I have colleagues planning 1-2 months back home for CNY if such transit flights are allowed (to Penang, KK, Miri, Kuching, etc).
Yes you can. You need to go through the testing on arrival, clear immigration, then you’re free to take another domestic flight or other modes of transport..
You can check out “The Process” section here.
https://mainlymiles.com/2021/11/18/revealed-singapore-malaysia-vtl-flight-schedule/
For instance if I want to travel to Kuching, does it mean I can buy a ticket from Singapore to Kuching, transit in KL? Or I will have to buy a ticket from Singapore to KL then another one from KL to Kuching?
Is Singaporean still need to apply for My Travel Pass (MTP) before entering Malaysia with these VTL flights?
No need for VTL flights.
Thanks!
Can the arrival test at KLIA be used for PDT for return to Sg (similar to what they allowed for the now dead *** with HK)?
Can
Hi Aaron! Thanks for the detailed article! I am just wondering about the designated flights schedule that you’ve posted here. The information is not released on the official VTL page of Singapore Airlines yet. Can you please share the link to relevant source? Thank you! 🙂
The SIA VTL page is now updated with the information
See https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/travel-info/vaccinated-travel-lanes/#Designated-Vaccinated-Travel-Lane-Flights
How come the flights number doesn’t correspond to the actual flights on SQ website? And isn’t it just 1 flight per day?
I was wondering that, flights both ways are currently off by one digit, I booked anyway but am wondering if the VTL flights haven’t actually been added yet and I am going to have to change.
Two VTL flights per day to Singapore & two VTL ones to Malaysia = 4 flights.
Given it’s Malaysia Immigration, I would not be surprised if you will be stuck at KLIA for at least 4 to 6 hours after touchdown.
And often flight departure delays or arrival delays for landings and now additional time at holding area for PCR test result after you get swabbed (hopefully no long long queues just to get swabbed), from the earliest departure, you might only leave KLIA mid afternoon or late afternoon if really unlucky………might be good idea to pack some drinks and snacks just in case starving while waiting at holding area for PCR test results…..
yup agreed on this. I have also rebook my flight tickets so that i can reach there during afternoon and able to leave the airport by 7pm.
for those who interested, here is the steps get MySejahtera app updated with Singapore vaccination record, so that you can move around in Malaysia freely, entering shopping malls, dine-in, etc.
1. Download MySejahtera app
2. Register with your personal information
3. Once register successful, go to
Covid-19 Vaccination -> Covid-19 Vaccination Information -> Helpdesk -> select “I have received my vaccination overseas and would like to obtain digital certificate in MySejahtera.
4. Fill in all the vaccination detail and upload the Singapore digital certificate.(Best use JPEG file)
5. Your Vaccination record should be updated in MySejahtera app in 3 to 5 working days.
Thank you!
Thanks for the infor! by the way, if I would like to add my children both 8 & 10 years old(which under 12) so they are unvaccinated. How to add ? i’m singaporean, just downloaded MySejahtera.
In MySejahtera app, go under Manage Dependents, and add them there.
Thank you so much!
Where can we do our 48hrs pCR test in KL or Genting before Taking a plane bk to Singapore
To register, you need a Malaysian add. How do you register if you arent in Malaysia at the time?
Passport number and NRIC is different from the HealthHub info .
I registered my SG digital cert on 21 Nov and did not receive any confirmation todate. I tried another time today but it just didnt allow me to upload at all. What are the consequences if I dont have a SG cert in the app? Can I carry a physical copy with me?
Thanks for the great info… But I am having problem getting thru the registration step in providing my address, because the apps need mandatory “state” info and there is no “other country” options besides all the states in Msia. Any non-Malaysian having such problem?
Still having this same issue. Has anyone found a fix?
Just use your Malaysia hotel address
Another update, I submit my vaccinated cert thru MySejahtera apps, nothing happened after a week… I submit again thru mysafetravel.gov.my, 2 days later MySejahtera apps shown I’m fully vaccinated. So I’m not sure the vaccinated status takes effect from the submission thru MySejahtera or mysafetravel.gov.my…. however you can try too.
There’s a new “World-Class Designed Lounge” at KLIA BP Health Screening Centre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKg10Fc8l30 Maybe this would also be the holding area to wait for the results of the on-arrival test.
To be exact though, my understanding is this covers WEST Malaysia. Sarawak and Sabah have their own entry procedures and it doesn’t sound like they’ve been updated for the VTL (as far as I’m aware..) If it has, do let me know!
are the scoot flights confirmed to be TR472/TR473?
As last night the scoot website was showing VTL flights and i booked the flights TR472/TR473, however this morning the VTL flight statement on these specific flights are removed from the website on desktop, but its still showing when i use my phone that these flights are VTL.
( i have screenshots of both the flights showing they were VTL flights last night and also a pop up asking me to agree to taking a VTL flight )
any idea if this is a glitch in their system and will be rectified and these flights are indeed VTL flights?
SQ websites overwhelming! can’t book VTL ….. called hotline has been hold more than an hour …. any alternative ? 🙁
This information was provided directly from Sia’s PR team so I assume it is accurate
The on-arrival PCR test in KLIA will be walk-in? I did not see any pre-booking options.
I believe this is the link you should use.
https://airport.doctor2u.my/
Thanks! May I know if the pre departure Pcr test for entry into Malaysia is 2 days before or 48hours before departure time?
In Singapore, can we take ART test at approved clinic instead as pre-departure to Malaysia?
Hi, I don’t see any vtl flights on airasia website. There’s a flight with the same flight number provided by you but the departure time is different. Any idea if airasia has started the sale of vtl flights?
I have the same question. If the screenshot in the post was taken from AirAsia’s website, the departure and arrival times have been removed.(https://support.airasia.com/s/article/Travel-Requirements-Singapore?language=en_GB#Vaccinated_Travel_Lane_VTL)
I managed to book a flight to KL via jetstar hotline. Jetstar website listed the flight but did not indicate if it was a VTL flight. The call operator assisted me to make a booking after confirming the vtl flight.
Thanks for your reply! Is it 3K683 departing at 0715?
Yup. That’s the one
It seems VTL flights on SQ are already sold out in Dec, does anyone have confirmation from SQ? I’m waiting on their hotline now..
Hi Aaron! Thanks for the detailed article!
1.) Non SC who need visa travelling to KL will need any special permission/pass?
2.) Where to get covid travel insurance?
Thanks
insurance: https://milelion.com/2021/07/29/which-travel-insurance-policies-provide-covid-19-coverage/
Hi Aaron, any news on Malindo VTL flight schedule? I saw from their website there’s only one flight timing per day. just wanna double confirm in case they come out with more timings later on.
here’s their schedule: https://ftp.malindoair.com/news-events/2021/11/24/MALINDO-AIR-WELCOMES-KUALA-LUMPUR-SINGAPORE-VTL-LAUNCH
Does anyone know if we can enter Sabah without quarantine? I’m Sabahan. I’m planning to fly SIN-KUL-TWU on same day. I’m confused with the regulations because on Malaysia Airlines websites it states
At the same time
https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/mhapp/hq/en/important-notice/malaysia/sabah.html
As far as I know, you’ll need to quarantine. The VTL does not extend, yet, to Sabah. The 1st sentence is regarding domestic-only travellers. But things may change
Ru Ru, my wife is Sabahan too, and going back in January. You cannot have onward connection. You need to exit KLIA upon arrrival from a flight from Singapore (first point of entry cleared after PCR test results), then u check in again at Domestic Terminal for continued flight to Sabah. Then no quarantine is needed.
Anyone know if we can travel from Malaysia to other country, e.g., United States, after a short-term visit to Malaysia via VTL? I realized we need to show return flight ticket, and just wondering if an outbound ticket to other country could serve the purpose…
Hi, just wan to confirm that for entering malaysia, is the child below 2 years old no need pcr test for pre-departure and arrival test? I try to find this info from other official web. But no record for it. Thank you
Really frustrating! Its not stated on any of the government sites, not even in the published document they keep asking all travellers to refer to.
https://www.mot.gov.my/en/Pages/VTL/Vaccinated%20Travel%20Lane%20SG_MY%20(002).pdf
I called immigration at KLIA and the officer said he is not sure, no instructions from HQ yet. 4 days away from implementation and SOP is still not clear!
UPDATE: I called the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore. First, the officer told me to ask the doctor at the clinic in Singapore if its required (**facepalm so hard**). When I reiterated my question, clarifying that its the Malaysian authority that needs to determine that, she claimed that children under 2 years old are required to undergo the PCR tests.
However, when I called the BP Lab located in KLIA (the ones who will be doing the PCR test on arrival). They clearly said children under 2 years old are exempted from the on arrival tests.
I am appalled by the lack of clarity among the government agencies, but I have to admit, I am not surprised.
If anyone has more information, please share.
LATEST UPDATE: I called the Ministry of Transport in Malaysia. They confirm that a child under 2 years of age does not require a pre-departure or on arrival PCR test.
If anyone of you face issues upon arrival, contact 1 800 887 823 from a local phone or alternatively call 03 8000 8000 and ask them to connect you to MOT.
Correction: 1 800 887 723
thanks for this confirmation!
As a long term pass holder in Singapore (China citizen) & wish to visit my sis in Muar. Can I purchase air ticket to KLIA & presume PCR test is ok, am I free to travel down to Muar ? How many days can I stay ?
How long for singaporean can stay in malaysia under vtl??
Hi Aaron. Thanks for the detailed writeup. I juat wan to check on 1 thing. For coming back to Singapore, can opt for pre-departure ART test instead of PCR test in Malaysia?
Can anyone advise me, I recover from covid positive on 14 November.2021 and I have exempted letter from moh from.doimg PCR.
Can I travel via VTL from Singapore to kul. how about the PCR test.
Hi Aaron/All
Im on a malaysia VTL flight and I got an SMS saying that registration on mysafetravel plus pre-payment of on-arrival PCR test is mandatory. I don’t know if you’d want to update this on this page?
Also, for anyone else trying to get their vaccination status uploaded to MySejahtera, this is the best way. My gf who is Singaporean did the same but it took longer than me as a Malaysian. For some strange reason the update got stuck, so for confirming details personal details when clicking “Covid-19 Vaccination” on the app (but not the subsequent questionnaire), managed to push the fully vaccinated status to the app.
thank you! i see they updated this as of 12 dec. will use the latest info
hi there.
im malaysian citizen, my hubs and my kids are singaporean and my helper is indonesian.
do we need to apply for MTP if taking VTL-Land .thank you.
Malaysia has dropped a requirement for inbound travellers to undergo Covid-19 RTK-Ag tests within six days of arrival under three programmes, which include the air and land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) with Singapore
covered here: https://milelion.com/2022/03/01/malaysia-vtl-daily-post-arrival-art-requirement-scrapped-from-3-march/
updated article.
>>Unlike the Singapore-Australia VTL, there is no restriction on nationality. Any individual may take advantage of the VTL, provided he or she meets the rest of the criteria.
Are you sure this is correct? on https://faq.mysafetravel.gov.my/#faq2 I found the following:
>>In the initial stage, eligible travellers entering Singapore under VTL-Land will be Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and holders of Singapore Long- Term Passes in Malaysia. Eligible travellers entering Malaysia under VTL-Land will be Malaysia Citizens, Malaysia Permanent Residents and holders of Malaysia Long-Term Passes in Singapore.
[15 March] Arriving travellers will no longer need to wait for their Covid-19 test results within the airport terminal.
“Travellers need only conduct Covid-19 swab tests upon arrival and will then be allowed to proceed to their respective accommodations, as declared in MySejahtera Home Surveillance Order (HSO), which is for contact tracing.
“They can travel to the declared accommodations via private transport, taxi or hired vehicles,”
thanks, have updated.