After a year and 8 months, this day finally ushered in! The long-awaited doors of Singapore and Malaysia have opened. The bridge of Xinma can finally let the wanderers go home!
It should be noted that entry to Singapore only includes Singaporean citizens, permanent residents or long-term pass holders; while entry to Malaysia only includes Malaysian citizens, permanent residents or local long-term pass holders.
Here are some information about the VTL process of land transportation in Singapore and Malaysia, so that you can easily understand it!
Singapore and Malaysia VTL designated land transportation
For the designated transportation buses Transtar and Causeway Link that are open to land, passengers must purchase tickets online through the websites of individual companies.
Each family operates 32 trips (16 round trips), and each trip can do 45 people. Passengers must buy tickets at least three days before the departure date, and can only buy tickets up to 30 days in advance.
Adult tickets from Singapore are SGD15 and from Johor Bahru Larkin Station are RM20. Child tickets are SGD8 and RM10 respectively.
The first shift is at 7:30 in the morning, and the last shift is at 9:30 in the evening.
Transtar’s website is:
Causway Link website is:
Overland process from Singapore to Malaysia (before departure)
1. Make sure you have completed vaccination and have a valid vaccination certificate with QR code
Vaccination in Singapore: Heli tracking app, HealthHub or Notarise website https://www.notarise.gov.sg/ download
Vaccination in Malaysia: MySejahtera application
2. Go to mysafetravel website to apply for a vaccination pass at least two days before entry (all people need to fill in) mysafetravel application link: https://mysafetravel.gov.my/3. Buy bus tickets 4. 48 hours before departure (2 days) ), do an approved RTK/ART/PCR test, report negative results and upload them. 5. Arrive at the pick-up location at least 2 hours early
Overland process from Singapore to Malaysia (after arrival)
Note: After getting off the bus at Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru, a Rapid Testing Kit (Rapid Testing Kit) test is required (paid on the spot, no advance reservation required). The fee is RM60, and either electronic payment or cash is acceptable.
Must show to immigration officials:
1. Valid passport or travel document
2. Proof of vaccination (no need for children under 12)
3. ART or PCR negative test certificate
4. Land VTL registration certificate
Overland process from Malaysia to Singapore (before departure)
1. Make sure that you have completed the activity and have a valid certificate of issuance with a QR code attached to the Singapore synchronization tracking application, HealthHHH or Notarise website https://www.notarise.gov/ Download in Malaysia: MySejahtera application
2. Three days ago, go to the SafeTravel website https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/ to apply for an authorizer pass (for long-term certificate holders)
3. Fill in the e-mail card online within three days before mailing the package online at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/ or download the “SG Arrival Card” mobile application, and fill in and submit the e-credit card. *All identities must be filled in
4. Within 2 days before), the approved RTK/PCR test, the result is one week of discovery (Negative). The report must be in English.
5. Arrive at Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal (Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal) and board the bus at least 1 hour before the bus departure
6. Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of S$30,000 must be purchased for short-term consumption
Overland process from Malaysia to Singapore (after arrival)
Must show to immigration officials:
1. Valid passport or travel document
2. Proof of vaccination (no need for children under 12)
3. ART or PCR negative test certificate
4. Vaccination pass (for long-term certificate holders)
5. Completed electronic immigration card
Can I transfer bus tickets or buy tickets at the bus terminal?
You cannot transfer bus tickets or buy tickets at the bus terminal. Passengers must book their tickets through the bus operator’s website at least three days before departure.Ask:
Do I need to apply for a Travel Pass for Vaccinations (VTP)?
Same as aviation VTL, only long-term certificate holders must apply, local citizens and permanent residents, and children 12 years and younger do not.Ask:
Can I drive, cycle or walk across the embankment?
No. Passengers crossing the embankment via Singapore-Malaysia VTL must take a designated bus to and from. Private transportation such as motorcycles, cars or walking and other modes of transportation are not open.
Ask:
How many COVID-19 tests should be done for a trip back and forth between Singapore and Malaysia?
A total of 4 times. Passengers must undergo rapid antigen test (ART) or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) conducted by professionals within two days before leaving Singapore, and the result is negative. After arriving in Malaysia, passengers must undergo an arrival RTK test at Laqing Central Station. When returning from Malaysia to Singapore, passengers must undergo an ART test or PCR test conducted by a professional within two days before entry. In addition, after arriving in Singapore, the Rapid Antigen Test (ART) must be done on the spot at the Woodlands Bus Temporary Interchange Station and the Quinn Street Bus Terminal.
