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And yes, with that, […]","datePublished":"2020-08-29","dateModified":"2020-09-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/e-lyn-tham\/#Person","name":"E-lyn Tham","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/e-lyn-tham\/","identifier":66,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/722f685b02ed9cd4b78c8df212ebc1654b73489382b53ce430214c5fa92c0d0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/722f685b02ed9cd4b78c8df212ebc1654b73489382b53ce430214c5fa92c0d0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TheHomeGround Asia","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","width":640,"height":640}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/1598416785028_travel_singapore-travel-bubble_featured.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/1598416785028_travel_singapore-travel-bubble_featured.jpg","height":1200,"width":1600},"url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/local\/yes-travel-is-finally-possible-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-singapores-travel-bubble\/","commentCount":"3","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/local\/yes-travel-is-finally-possible-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-singapores-travel-bubble\/#Comment1","dateCreated":"2026-05-02 08:21:29","description":"Absolutely loved reading this!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"world live tv channels","url":"http:\/\/lemon.cs.elte.hu\/trac\/lemon\/search?q=https:\/\/www.oneotv.com\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/local\/yes-travel-is-finally-possible-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-singapores-travel-bubble\/#Comment2","dateCreated":"2026-04-26 13:10:34","description":"Every sentence here adds value.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Salomon techamphibian 5 water shoes","url":"https:\/\/globalshoepalace.com\/product-category\/women\/Salomon-Women-Shoes"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/local\/yes-travel-is-finally-possible-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-singapores-travel-bubble\/#Comment3","dateCreated":"2026-04-24 07:39:00","description":"This should be a required read.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Salomon men's shoes","url":"https:\/\/globalshoepalace.com\/product-category\/men\/Salomon-Men-Shoes"}}],"about":["Local"],"wordCount":876,"keywords":["covid-19","Singapore","Travel Bubble","Travel destinations"],"articleBody":"What a tumultuous year 2020 has been. With most of us having been confined to our homes during the COVID-19 lockdown, it\u2019s little wonder that we\u2019re all yearning for a getaway.\u00a0Thankfully, as the spread of the virus starts to slow, various countries have gradually started to relax their border restrictions. And yes, with that, travel \u2013 in the form of travel bubbles \u2013 has indeed become possible once again!\u00a0What exactly is a travel bubble?Travel bubbles comprise exclusive partnerships between countries that have managed to control the spread of COVID-19 within their borders. This agreement permits travel between the respective countries without the need for mandated quarantine upon arrival.\u00a0Examples of existing travel bubbles include those between selected cities in China and South Korea, as well as between India and Canada, among others.\u00a0What countries are in Singapore\u2019s travel bubble?1. Singapore – New Zealandkewl\/PixabaySingapore has allowed travel to and from New Zealand, effective from 1st September 2020. This also applies to students studying at institutions in New Zealand that do not permit long-distance learning.Visitors to Singapore from New Zealand will not have to undergo quarantine upon arrival, under the condition that they have not travelled out of New Zealand in the last consecutive 14 days. However, they would have to undergo a COVID-19 test at the airport and will only be allowed to resume their trip after a negative result.2. Singapore – BruneiAdamHillTravel\/PixabaySimilar to New Zealand, Singapore has allowed travel to and from Brunei from 1st September 2020 \u2014 with all the same rules applied.For visitors from both New Zealand and Brunei, they would have to apply for an Air Travel Pass between seven and 30 days before their intended date of arrival. They would also have to bear all costs of medical treatment should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 whilst in Singapore.Do note that Singaporeans looking to travel to New Zealand or Brunei should also check the countries\u2019 respective entry requirements before planning their trip.Countries permitted for essential travel1. Singapore – MalaysiaThilipen Rave Kumar\/PexelsLimited cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia has been approved and ongoing since 17th August 2020 under two schemes:Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL), which allows short-term travel for essential business or official purposes for up to fourteen daysPeriodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA), which allows Singapore and Malaysia residents holding long-term immigration passes for work or business to enter either country for workThis undoubtedly came as a relief for many Malaysian residents, with up to 100, 000 crossing the causeway daily pre-COVID-19! However, Malaysia has also imposed a daily quota of 400 and 2000 travellers under the RGL and PCA schemes respectively. Also, those that enter either country under the PCA option must stay in that respective country for ninety days before they\u2019re allowed to return home.\u00a0Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, on the other hand, do not require the PCA to return to Singapore. However, from 1st September 2020, they will still need to serve a seven-day stay-home notice \u2013 which has been reduced from the previous fourteen-day mandate.Before making the trip, travellers will have to make an application through the Johor Immigration Department or the Safe Travel Portal, depending on which country they\u2019re coming from.\u00a02. Singapore – Chinasteven_yu\/PixabayFrom 8 June 2020, visitors from China are permitted to enter Singapore for essential travel via a \u2018Fast Lane\u2019. This is exclusive to visitors from six Chinese cities, such as Guangdong, Shanghai, Tianjin, Zhejiang, Chongqing, and Jiangsu. If all goes well, the fast lane arrangement will be extended to other parts of China.Travellers from China have to be sponsored by a company of Singapore Government agencies, who will have to submit an application for a Safe Travel Pass on their behalf. When this is approved, travellers will have to undergo COVID-19 tests at the airport at their own costs. This also applies to travellers from Singapore to China.3. Singapore – JapanBagus Pangestu\/PexelsIn September, travel between Singapore and Japan will be permitted for short-term business travellers, expatriates, and other long-term residents. Expatriates and long-term residents will still have to undergo a fourteen-day mandated self-quarantine period upon arrival in either country. However, business travellers will not be subject to this quarantine, on the condition that they provide a full trip itinerary, refrain from using public transport, shun crowds, and only travel between their accommodation and place of work.All travellers to Japan will also have to install the Cocoa app, a COVID-19 contact tracing app, as well as agree to store their phone\u2019s GPS data and report their health conditions via the Line messaging app for two weeks after arrival.What else is being done?Addie, PexelsRestrictions for other countries have also been relaxed. For example, visitors from Australia (except the Victoria state), mainland China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Macau will only have to serve a seven-day stay-home notice period, which is halved from the initial fourteen-day period.In a bid to revive its travel sector, Singapore is also looking to replace the two-week self-quarantine period with a meticulous testing regime.\u00a0As time goes by, we\u2019ll hopefully see more countries having success in curbing the spread of the virus \u2014 allowing more travel restrictions to be eased. Till then, stay safe and stay tuned for more updates!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Local","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/local\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Yes, Travel is Finally Possible! 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