The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has announced fully vaccinated Maldivians will be allowed to travel to Singapore without quarantine starting from December 16.
On November 26, CAAS announced the decision to extend the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to six more countries, as part of its continuous efforts to revive air travel in a safe and step-by-step manner. The six countries include Cambodia, Fiji, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey.
CAAS stated under the VTL, fully vaccinated travellers from VTL countries may enter Singapore without quarantine and just need to undergo COVID-19 testing. Children aged 12 years and below in the calendar year who are not vaccinated will be allowed to travel under the VTL into Singapore if they are accompanied by a traveller who meets all VTL requirements.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Maldivians travelled to Singapore frequently for vacation, business and medical purposes. Several Maldivians also reside in Singapore for various purposes.