Reopening of the Malaysia - Singapore border

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Malaysia and Singapore will begin reopening the borders between the two countries from August 17, 2020 for selected travelers under the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL), and the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) travel schemes.

The RGL scheme will permit short-term travel of up to 14 days for essential and official business. The PCA scheme will enable cross-border travel for those that have valid work visas.

Strict health protocols, such as COVID-19 testing and self-quarantine measures will apply to all travelers.

Before the onset of COVID-19, the Malaysia-Singapore border was one of the busiest in the world, with more than 300,000 daily travelers crossing via land and more than 29,000 flights annually.

Malaysia and Singapore will begin allowing limited cross-border travel between the two countries from August 17, 2020, months after they were closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The two countries have issued two new schemes to facilitate the cross-border travel – the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA). The RGL enables short-term travel for official purposes and essential business for up to a maximum of 14 days’ stay. The PCA scheme allows the entry of residents of both countries who hold valid work passes.

Both travel schemes incorporate strict health and visa protocols, such as mandatory pre-departure COVID-19 tests and self-quarantine upon arrival.

Malaysia and Singapore have one of the world’s busiest border crossings. Prior to the onset of COVID-19, the land border would see more than 300,000 people traverse each day and more than 29,000 annual flight; the equivalent of 82 flights a day.