RECOVERY MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (RMCO) IN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

S/N Question Answer Leaving Malaysia 1 The Malaysian government The RMCO is the recovery phase of the Movement Control Order. has announced that the Under the RMCO, more restrictions of the MCO have been eased, Recovery Movement such as allowing even more businesses to reopen, and interstate Control Order (RMCO) will travel. in Malaysia are allowed to leave during the begin from 10 June until RMCO period. However, Singaporeans should be prepared for some 31 August 2020. What is travel inconveniences. Singaporeans are still not allowed to enter the RMCO, and are Malaysia on social visit pass during the RMCO period. Singaporeans allowed to leave Malaysia?

2 Are airports and land Based on available information, airports and land checkpoints* will checkpoints open during continue to operate during the RMCO period. There are limited the RMCO period? Are direct flights to Singapore from KLIA and klia2, as well a few other flights available during this cities such as Penang and Kuching.^ Note that cross-border land/rail period? transport services remain suspended at this time. Those leaving Malaysia are advised to plan their own transport arrangements and check directly with transport operators for any changes/cancellations.

[*Operating hours at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Checkpoint in Bahru is 7am to 7pm daily.]

[^Please check with the airlines for the latest information.] 3 I am a Singaporean and I From 10 June, interstate travel is allowed. A letter from the High intend to return to Commission/Consulate-General or police permit is no longer Singapore. Am I allowed to required. travel across states to KL International Airport (KLIA) / Causeway / Second Link?

4 I am a Singapore passport According to Malaysian Immigration authorities, social visit pass holder in Malaysia. My visit holders can continue to stay in Malaysia during the RMCO, and will pass has expired/will be have up to 14 days after the RMCO is lifted to leave Malaysia without expiring during the facing any penalties for overstaying. You must hold a valid passport MCO/CMCO/RMCO to leave Malaysia. period. Can I leave Malaysia? As there are now more flight options to Singapore, Singaporeans are encouraged to return home.

If you have reasons and plan to stay on beyond the RMCO, we strongly encourage you make an appointment online with Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) early to renew/extend your visit pass (website links below) – no walk-in services are allowed.

Putrajaya Immigration HQ: http://powerq.my Other immigration offices: http://sto.imi.gov.my

Do note that we will not be able to book appointment slots for you. Due to the high volume of applications, appointment slots are expected to be filled quickly.

For Social Visit Pass holders, JIM requires a letter from the High Commission or Consulate-General if you wish to extend your visit pass. To obtain such a letter, please send an email with a copy of your passport biodata page and the page showing your expired social visit pass to:

Singapore High Commission in KL: [email protected] OR

Singapore Consulate-General in JB: [email protected] if you are in the state of Johor.

Please note that the granting of pass extension is the discretion of the Malaysian immigration authorities, and we will not be able to appeal on your behalf. If you are unable to obtain an extension, you should comply with the directives of the Immigration authorities and leave Malaysia during the stipulated deadline.

Entering Singapore 5 [UPDATED] Will All residents returning to Singapore from Malaysia before 31 Aug Singaporeans, Singapore 2359hrs, are required to serve the 14-day SHN at dedicated PRs, and Singapore long- facilities. term pass or permit holders, returning from For Singapore Citizens and PRs, the cost of the stay at SHN facilities Malaysia be subject to the will be covered by the Government, with the exception of those 14-day Stay-Home Notice who had left Singapore from 27 March 2020. This group of (SHN)? returnees will have to pay the full cost of the SHN accommodation as they had disregarded travel advisories to defer all travel abroad.

From 01 Sep 0000 hrs, Singapore citizens and PRs returning to Singapore from Malaysia are only required to serve 7-day SHN at their own place of residence. Long-term pass holders may also do so at a place of residence that they or their family members own or are sole tenants of; or in suitable accommodation such as a hotel at their own expense.

6 Do I need to submit my From 27 March 0900 hrs, all Singaporeans, Singaporean PRs and health information before Singapore permit holders returning to Singapore must submit a entering Singapore? health declaration via the SG Arrival Card e-Service within three days prior their arrival in Singapore.

7 [UPDATED] Are foreigners From 29 March 2359 hrs, all Singapore long-term pass holders will who are Singapore long require an entry approval. This includes existing and In-Principle term pass or permit Approval holders of Long-Term Visit Pass, Student’s Pass, and Work holders allowed to enter Pass. Pass holders may enquire with ICA, Ministry of Education Singapore? (MOE), or Ministry of Manpower (MOM) respectively.

Singapore long-term pass or permit holders entering Singapore from Malaysia before 31 Aug 2359hrs will be required to pay for their 14-day SHN stay at dedicated SHN facilities ($2,000 inclusive of GST).

From 01 Sep 0000hrs, long-term pass or permit holders travelling to Singapore from Malaysia are allowed to serve their 7-day SHN at their place of residence that they or their family members own or are sole tenants of; or in suitable accommodation such as hotel at their own cost.

8 Do Singapore Citizens / From 17 June 2359 hrs, all travellers entering Singapore, including Singapore PRs / Singapore Singapore Citizens, Singapore PRs and long-term pass or permit long-term pass or permit holders, will be scheduled for COVID-19 testing a few days before holders who return to the end of their SHN period. Singapore have to undergo COVID-19 testing For Singapore Citizens and PRs who had left Singapore before 27 during SHN? Is the test March and return and enter Singapore by 31 August, the cost of the chargeable? COVID-19 test will be waived. All other returnees will be required to pay for the COVID-19 tests (up to $200 inclusive of GST).

Entering Malaysia 9 Are foreigners, including Currently, certain categories of foreigners such as Malaysian PRs, Singaporeans, allowed to spouses or children of and in possession of LTSVP, enter Malaysia during the MM2H holders, international students, Employment Pass Category I RMCO period? expatriates and their dependents, etc are allowed to enter Malaysia.

For information or clarifications on the entry restrictions, please approach the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore (https://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/home/), Malaysia’s Immigration Department (JIM) (https://www.imi.gov.my/), and JIM’s Expatriate Services Division (https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal).

Other Information 10 Who can Singaporeans High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in contact for Consular assistance during this Address: 209, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur period? Tel: +60 3-2161-6277 (Office hours) Email: [email protected]

Emergency Tel (after hours): +60-16-661-0400 [Note: This number is for consular emergencies only. For general queries, please contact us during office hours or drop us an email]

The Consular Counter will provide consular services via pre- approved appointments only. You may request for an appointment slot using the online form here: go.gov.sg/SHCKL-appt or you can scan the QR code below using your mobile device.

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in

Address: Suite 35.02, Level 35, Johor Bahru City Square Office Tower, 106-108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook Tel: +60-7-226-5012 Email: [email protected]

Emergency Tel (after hours): +60-19-791-1166 [Note: This number is for consular emergencies only. For general queries, please contact us during office hours or drop us an email]

The Consular Counter will provide consular services via prior appointment only. Please send an email to [email protected] to make an appointment.

*Updated as of 23 August 2300hrs