Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to Singapore.
Dec 6, 2021, 4:25 am
#301
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ TPPS/*G, Starlux Explorer, (Almost Lifetime) Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,410
404 error on that link above (missing the end bracket in the link):
https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/quic...centres-(qtcs)
https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/quic...centres-(qtcs)
Dec 6, 2021, 6:13 am
#302
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Stafford, England, UK
Programs: BA Executive club
Posts: 140
For me the main risk with the additional testing is that there is a greater risk of testing positive whilst away and getting stuck in quarantine somewhere; particularly with testing prior to return to the UK. Previously when I travelled in October, as long as I isolated reasonably before travelling, I was fairly sure I would not get a positive test on arrival and then the next test was after being back in the UK.
I guess the risk now is that you isolate a bit before travel, get over to Singapore, and then go out, to the mall, the theme park, restaurants etc and on day 5/6/7 get a positive test at which point I'd be fairly stuffed.
Anyway, all to their own, I am undecided on whether its worth travelling over NY at this point with the additional stress. May be the decision is taken out of my hands in the next fortnight if the entry requirements regress.
I guess the risk now is that you isolate a bit before travel, get over to Singapore, and then go out, to the mall, the theme park, restaurants etc and on day 5/6/7 get a positive test at which point I'd be fairly stuffed.
Anyway, all to their own, I am undecided on whether its worth travelling over NY at this point with the additional stress. May be the decision is taken out of my hands in the next fortnight if the entry requirements regress.
I think it’s a fine balance - minimising the risk as much as possible while still being able to travel.
Honestly, in my opinion it shouldn't be too difficult to manage. The day 2,4,5,6 self tests will take you 15 minutes each day. You'll be provided a website to which you will upload your result. I'm assuming this is the same website used for the old 14 day quarantine whereby one had to do a self test on days 3,7,11. In Singapore the cost of these tests kits averages $5-6 SGD per test. As for the administered day 3 and 7 tests, there are numerous Quick Test Centres around Singapore and I would expect there would be one fairly close to wherever you are staying. The cost here will be $15 SGD per test.
For the self tests, you can purchase your self test kits in Singapore through the various delivery services apps or you can pack your own. Acceptable kits in Singapore are here: https://www.hsa.gov.sg/consumer-safe...id19_selftests
If you are familiar with SG, here is the list of Quick Test Centres. Following my recent VTL arrival, I was allowed to choose from any of these locations (I'm an SG resident): MoH QTC list
https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/quic...-centres-(qtcs)
Hope this helps.
For the self tests, you can purchase your self test kits in Singapore through the various delivery services apps or you can pack your own. Acceptable kits in Singapore are here: https://www.hsa.gov.sg/consumer-safe...id19_selftests
If you are familiar with SG, here is the list of Quick Test Centres. Following my recent VTL arrival, I was allowed to choose from any of these locations (I'm an SG resident): MoH QTC list
https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/quic...-centres-(qtcs)
Hope this helps.
Thankfully, the free LFD tests that the NHS provide in the U.K. are an approved test manufacturer for the ‘self tests’ so at least I can pack some of those!
Dec 12, 2021, 6:51 am
#304
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,574
Dec 12, 2021, 8:49 am
#305
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,575
It’s advisable to upload in advance. From a few recent experiences, BA checkin staff are still generally not on sure footing vis-à-vis constantly changing VTL rules, and you can find yourself getting through checkin more expediently if they’re already preverified.
Dec 12, 2021, 8:53 am
#306
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,575
A silver lining is, only fully vaccinated people are allowed into these places, so the risk of your testing positive pre departure is somewhat mitigated.
Dec 12, 2021, 9:02 am
#307
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,279
the cases in Singapore have fallen quite a lot. Today is less than 400 compare to 3000 daily last month. So the risk is much lower as well
Dec 12, 2021, 9:03 am
#308
Join Date: Aug 2021
Posts: 83
currently enjoying a well earned glass of champagne.
Dec 12, 2021, 9:37 am
#310
Join Date: Aug 2021
Posts: 83
Dec 13, 2021, 4:57 am
#311
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,279
for the app, actually you do not have to on it all the time. just use to scan in, then close the app.
Even if you on it, it won’t consume much battery.
Dec 13, 2021, 3:36 pm
#313
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,575
Although for short term visitors, I'm not too sure how useful or extensive this contact tracing is... by the time you're identified as a close contact, you'd likely have left Singapore.
Dec 13, 2021, 5:41 pm
#314
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SIN
Programs: BA, CX, SQ, Accor, IHG
Posts: 95
Using the Trace Together app on phone, by scanning the QR code, also enables you to scan in AND out at any time. Whereas with the physical token, if you forget to scan out, it's inconvenient to traipse back to the original location just to tap.
Although for short term visitors, I'm not too sure how useful or extensive this contact tracing is... by the time you're identified as a close contact, you'd likely have left Singapore.
Although for short term visitors, I'm not too sure how useful or extensive this contact tracing is... by the time you're identified as a close contact, you'd likely have left Singapore.
It is pantomime season after all.
Dec 21, 2021, 11:09 pm
#315
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 457
Singapore has suspended further VTL ticket sales for four weeks, although existing ticket holders are still allowed to travel. Presumably there is now a risk of further flight cancellations due to uneconomical loads, unless cargo demand is holding up sufficiently…