Coming to Singapore
Visa and Entry Requirements
All visitors to Singapore must meet the following entry requirements:
- A passport that is valid for at least six months
- A completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card (D/E Card)
- A valid Singapore visa (to check whether you need a visa, see Visa Requirements)
- A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable
For more information, please visit the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website, here.
Airport
For visitors arriving at Changi Airport Singapore:
For more information on getting around Changi Airport, please visit the Changi Airport website, here.
Traveller Essential Information
Currency
The Singapore dollar is accepted all across the island and notes come in denominations of S$2, S$5, S$10, S$50, S$100, S$1,000 and S$10,000. Coins come in 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and S$1.
Tax Refund
Tourists may claim a refund on the 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on purchases if more than S$100 is spent at any participating shops.
Wi-Fi & Connectivity
Visitors can register for a free public Wi-Fi account with their foreign mobile numbers at any Wireless@SG hotspot. Overseas charges may apply.
Language
Singapore has four official languages, English, Mandarin Chinese, Malay and Tamil, with the predominant use of English as a medium of instruction.
Weather
Singapore is hot and humid all year-round, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 34 degrees. Please be prepared for wet weather at any point in time, which can be torrential but usually brief.
Power Plug
The standard electrical current used in Singapore is 220-240 volts AC (50 cycles) and power plugs with three square prong may be used here.
Tipping
Tipping is not encouraged in Singapore. A standard 10% gratuity is usually included in your bill as Service Charge, on top of the 7% GST.
Non-Smoking Areas
Smoking is not allowed in all air-conditioned places, such as shopping malls and eateries. Designated smoking areas are available in some entertainment outlets and open-air eateries.
Safe Drinking Water
Singapore's tap water is potable. Bottled water can also be found at convenience stores across the island.
Emergency Numbers
In the event of an emergency, please contact:
Police: 999
Ambulance and Fire Engine:
995
Flight Information: 1800 542 4422
Consumer Advisory
For a pleasant shopping experience, compare prices, enquire about refund policies and check the invoice as well as the warranty of the product before making a purchase.
For the latest information on travelling around Singapore, please refer to the Singapore Tourism Board website, here.
