Travel Southeast Asia

Keen to travel now that restrictions have loosened further? Read on for the current rules (as of April 1, 2022) for quarantine-free travel in the region, and start planning that well-deserved break. Happy quarantine-free travels!

SINGAPORE

Re-entry to Singapore is as close to normal as it has been in more than two years. Gone are the expensive VTLs and the pesky VTPs, replaced now with the VTF – Vaccinated Travel Framework. Vaccinated travelers no longer need to take a specific flight, or apply for a pass to enter Singapore. Those who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to quarantine if they have not visited any countries in the past seven days that are on the Ministry of Health’s Restricted Category. Currently, there are no countries in this category. A predeparture test is still required before traveling to Singapore. Do note that short-term visitors will still need to purchase travel insurance with a minimum coverage of S$30,000.

CAMBODIA

Fully vaccinated travelers to Cambodia simply need to present proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination, and obtain the necessary visa where applicable. Health insurance which covers COVID-19 is encouraged, but not required. Pre-departure and on-arrival tests are not required.

MALAYSIA

Perhaps one of the most exciting border openings for many in Singapore is that of Malaysia. Travelers will once again be able to enter Malaysia with proof of vaccination, pre-departure and arrival tests, and travel insurance with a minimum coverage of US$20,000. Travelers will also need to download the MySejahtera app. The land borders with Malaysia are also re-opened, without the need for quarantine or testing.

INDONESIA

Bali has re-opened to tourists, requiring fully-vaccinated travelers to present proof of vaccination, as well as both pre-departure and on-arrival PCR tests. Travel insurance must also be purchased. The PeduliLindungi app must be downloaded, which is used to complete an electronic Health Alert Card. Visa on arrival is available to those from 42 countries, including the US, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

The Batam-Bintan-Singapore travel bubble follows the same protocols as Bali, in terms of testing and health insurance. The bubble has been expanded to allow for visa on arrival to nationals of several countries, including the US, Australia, and the UK, who are permanent residents in Singapore.

As of this writing, Bali and the Riau Islands (Batam and Bintan) are the only areas of Indonesia open to tourists.

THAILAND

Travelers to Thailand need to first apply for a Thailand Pass, and may enter under the Test & Go scheme, or the Sandbox program. Thailand no longer requires a pre-departure test on fully-vaccinated travelers, and the minimum number of days required to stay under the Sandbox program is five, down from seven. Fully-vaccinated travelers from low-risk countries are required to stay in a Test and Go Hotels for at least one night on Day 1 before they are permitted to travel to other parts of Thailand. An arrival test and a self-ART on day five are still required. Travelers must also have travel insurance with a minimum coverage of

VIETNAM

To the delight of many travelers, Vietnam has re-opened its borders. To visit quarantinefree, travelers must take a pre-departure test, obtain the necessary visa where applicable, and purchase travel insurance with a minimum coverage of US$10,000. Visitors must also download and use the PC- COVID app, which is similar to our TraceTogether app.