Singapore and South Korea to collectively launch quarantine-free journey for vaccinated vacationers

SINGAPORE — Quarantine-free journey between Singapore and South Korea will begin from Nov. 15 for vaccinated vacationers, the city-state’s transport ministry introduced Friday.

The 2 international locations agreed to launch a so-called “vaccinated journey lane,” which permits vaccinated vacationers to enter Singapore from South Korea, and vice versa with out serving quarantines. As an alternative, vacationers should take Covid-19 assessments to make sure they aren’t contaminated with the virus.

It’s the “first of its type between two main aviation hubs in Asia,” the press launch mentioned.

Transport Minister S Iswaran mentioned the journey association reopens normal journey between Singapore and South Korea after some 20 months of disruption.

“That is one other milestone as we re-open Singapore’s borders, and resume air journey in a cautious and calibrated method,” Iswaran mentioned.

As a part of the settlement, vacationers should fly between Singapore’s Changi Airport and South Korea’s Incheon Worldwide Airport. Extra particulars might be introduced quickly, the transport ministry mentioned.

Native media additionally reported {that a} travel lane with the U.S. is being discussed.

Singapore’s first vaccinated travel lanes allowed inoculated travelers from Germany and Brunei to enter the country without quarantines.

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