A travel bubble between Singapore and Australia is in the works for the second half of 2021, but you'll have to be vaccinated to be eligible.

The Australian and Singapore governments have confirmed they are working together on plans for a reciprocal travel bubble for those who’ve received their COVID-19 vaccination, with the possibility for the arrangement to launch as early as July 2021.

With the only other formally proposed Air Travel Bubble (ATB) between Singapore and Hong Kong well and truly on ice for the time being, and possibly being resurrected with “additional safeguards”, this could be the next opportunity to get excited about and a great incentive to get the jab once your turn comes around.

Under the plan, Singaporean nationals who have had their vaccination would be able to travel to Australia for work, study or holidays without having to complete two weeks’ hotel quarantine.

According to Channel News Asia, the scheme will allow residents to travel between both countries without having to quarantine, not simply nationals, which makes more sense.

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