According to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Singapore Visa Holders could be permitted to travel to Australia in due course of Australia’s opening its international borders over the coming months.

Reporters were told by him that they are at the end of finalizing an agreement with Singapore. according to a transcript of his remarks. “Sometimes ago, I met the Prime Minister of Singapore to establish a new arrangement that will allow our borders to open faster to Singapore.

Morrison said, “We expect that this will be possible within the next week or two as we would open Singapore up to more Visa class holders.”

Because visa holders may also refer to students, business travelers or skilled migrants it was not clear when tourist from the city-state will be permitted into Australia.

Starting next monthAustralian permanent residents, fully-vaccinated citizens and immediate family members will be permitted to travel to Sydney without quarantine.

Australia will gradually allow more non-resident visitors into the country, including students and business travelers, skilled migrants and eventually tourists, Morrison said Friday.

He said, “I am confident because of how we prepared for this day that it is very possible to be getting international visitors before the end the year,”

Australia has reached an important milestone: 70% of those over the age 16 are now fully immunized. Morrison’s Government introduced a transition plan in July that said it wants to fully vaccinate between 70% and 80% of the population before easing international border restrictions.

Qantas flag carrier stated that it would resume flights between Sydney and SingaporeBeginning at the end November

Melbourne relaxed Covid restrictions Friday. Australia’s 2nd-largest City endured nearly nine months of restrictions during six separate lockdownsSince March 2020.

“Dazzled to learn that Australia will allow visa holders from Singapore entry,” Lee wrote in a Facebook postHe also said that Morrison had been encouraged to do this by him when he visited Singapore in June.

Singapore and Australia share strong economic, investment and people-to-people links. Lee expressed his excitement about the possibility of resuming connectivity between their countries.

Singapore has been experiencing a relatively high number of Covid cases in recent weeks — but the health ministry says most infections are either asymptomatic or patients are showing only mild symptoms. However, the health ministry warned that there are no hospitals within the city.under significant pressure and strain“

Singapore’s vaccination rate stands at 84% The country has two-way quarantine-free travelThere have been agreements with several countries including South Korea, the U.K. and Germany.