The quarantine-free air travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong is set to kickstart on 26 May.
It was originally planned to begin in November last year but was deferred due to Hong Kong’s deteriorating Covid-19 situation.
The Ministry of Transport said earlier today (26 April) that the travel bubble will begin cautiously, with one flight a day in each direction that are capped at 200 passengers for the first 2 weeks.
Thereafter, the numbers will then be reviewed.
Additionally, the rules of travel will also be tightened, with travellers required to have remained in either Singapore or Hong Kong for the last 14 days before their departure, of which the 14-days period has to exclude any time spent in quarantine or SHN.
They must also download and install Hong Kong’s LeaveHomeSafe app on their phones before leaving for HK.
Travellers will also have to undergo Covid-19 tests before departure and on arrival.
Transport Minister Ong Ye kung said:”
“I am happy that Hong Kong got the Covid-19 situation under control. It has been a long few months, but the conditions are now ripe again to relaunch the ATB (air travel bubble). Both sides will need to stay very vigilant in the next one month, so that we can launch the first flights smoothly.”
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