5 Things You Need To Know Before Crossing The Malaysia-Singapore Border

After a two-year-long break, the Malaysia-Singapore border will finally be opened from April 1 onwards.

Planning a trip to Singapore or Malaysia? Here are FIVE important things you need to know before beginning your journey.

For Those Traveling From Malaysia Into Singapore By Land

1. Fully-vaccinated travelers and non-fully vaccinated children aged 12 and below will no longer be required to take a pre-departure test and unsupervised self-administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART)
2. You need valid travel documents such as your passport and Vehicle Entry Permit
3. Submission of digital vaccination certificate to the Vaccination Check Portal on the SafeTravel website (safetravel.ica.gov.sg)
4. Completion of your SG Arrival Card within 3 days of arriving at the checkpoints
5. Those entering Singapore in foreign-registered vehicles must have a valid Autopass card and Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) approval email

For Those Traveling From Singapore Into Malaysia By Land

1. Fully-vaccinated travelers and non-fully vaccinated children aged 12 and below will no longer be required to take a pre-departure test and unsupervised self-administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART)
2. Download the MySejahtera app and register as a user before coming to Malaysia
3. Travelers are encouraged to use facilities such as EZ-Link or Touch ‘n Go Motoring Card for swift movement across the border
4. Car (or Motorcycle) insurance is mandatory for all vehicles entering Malaysia. Ensure that your current insurance policy covers your time in Malaysia and that your coverage amount is adequate in the event of unforeseeable circumstances
5. A VEP will still be required for anyone intending to commute to Malaysia via a personal vehicle (if it’s foreign-registered). You can apply for a VEP through the VEP-JPJ portal

If you are traveling by air, it is still necessary for all travelers who have completed their COVID-19 vaccination who pass through the Malaysia-Singapore air border to perform a COVID-19 test within two days prior to departure.

Travelers will not have to undergo quarantine or perform COVID-19 testing upon arrival.