Who is exempt from VTL testing and SHN requirements?

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Fully Vaccinated and Recovered Travellers Exempted from VTL Testing and SHN

Travellers entering Singapore under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme who are fully vaccinated and have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 90 days will be exempt from all testing and Stay Home Notice (SHN) requirements. This exemption applies provided they can present appropriate documentary proof of their recovery.
Exemption for Recovered VTL Travellers

From January 23, 11:59 PM, fully vaccinated individuals arriving in Singapore via VTL who have recovered from COVID-19 within the preceding 90 days will be exempted from all testing and SHN mandates. This policy change requires travellers to possess suitable documentation verifying their recent recovery.
Documentary Proof Required

The exemption for recently recovered VTL travellers is contingent upon their ability to furnish adequate documentary evidence. This proof is necessary to substantiate their prior COVID-19 infection and subsequent recovery within the specified 90-day period.
Easing of Border Measures

These adjustments to the VTL testing regime are part of a broader simplification of border measures. The Ministry of Health indicated that imported COVID-19 cases now constitute a smaller proportion of the overall case numbers in Singapore, allowing for such relaxations.
Pre-Departure Testing for Unvaccinated Recovered Travellers

While fully vaccinated and recovered travellers are fully exempt, recently recovered individuals who are not fully vaccinated will still be subject to prevailing border measures. They will be exempted from pre-departure testing requirements but must adhere to all other applicable regulations.

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