A view of Marina Bay, Singapore. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

However, travelers from these countries will be subjected to the tightest of border measures, which involve a 10-day, stay-home notice period at a dedicated facility.

Addressing a virtual press conference, health minister Ong Ye Kung said the situation in these countries has stabilized for some time.

The health ministry said changes that come into effect on Wednesday include the loosening of measures for travelers from Singapore’s closest neighbors, Malaysia and Indonesia. All travelers from Category II (non-Vaccinated Travel Lane), III and IV countries will no longer need to undergo an on-arrival PCR test, and will only undergo an end of Stay-Home Notice exit PCR test. 

In addition, the MOH said, based on the COVID-19 situation in Cambodia, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Mongolia, Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, Seychelles, South Africa, Tonga, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam, they will be placed in Category III from October 27.