How many Air Travel Passes issued to HK, Macau travellers?

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Over 240 Air Travel Passes Issued to Travellers from Hong Kong and Macau for Entry into Singapore

A total of 243 Air Travel Passes have been issued to individuals travelling from Hong Kong and Macau for entry into Singapore from August 26 onwards. As of 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 230 of these passes were allocated to travellers originating from Hong Kong, while 13 were issued to those from Macau.
Initial Arrivals Expected

Among the travellers who have received an Air Travel Pass, 19 individuals from Hong Kong are scheduled to arrive on August 26. Additionally, two travellers from Macau are expected to enter Singapore on Saturday. These arrivals follow the announcement that applications for such passes for entry on or after August 26 were open to residents of these two jurisdictions.
Eligibility and Testing Requirements

To be eligible for an Air Travel Pass, short-term visitors must have resided in Hong Kong or Macau for at least 21 consecutive days before their departure for Singapore. Upon arrival in Singapore, all pass holders are required to undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. They are permitted to proceed with their planned activities if their PCR test result comes back negative, and they are exempt from serving a stay-home notice.
Broader Context of Border Reopening

The issuance of these passes is part of Singapore's strategy to gradually reopen its borders. Since August 20, when border restrictions were eased for Hong Kong and Macau, 63 Singaporean citizens and permanent residents have returned from these locations as of August 24, undergoing PCR tests upon arrival. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) noted that over 25,000 Singapore citizens reside in Hong Kong and Macau, anticipating an increase in returning citizens and visitors, particularly towards the end of the year. The Air Travel Pass scheme, in place since September of the previous year, has facilitated entry for over 33,000 individuals from very low-risk countries or regions.

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