Firms welcome removal of entry approval requirement for eligible long-term pass holders

The removal of the entry approval requirement was part of streamlined border measures announced by the Ministry of Health last week. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - The recent removal of the entry approval requirement for eligible fully vaccinated long-term pass holders, such as Employment Pass (EP) and student pass holders, is an encouraging move welcomed by the business community, said chambers and employers.

Businesses are also looking forward to more quarantine-free travel arrangements with countries in the region and the easing of requirements for work permit holders to travel into Singapore.

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