What are the entry requirements for Singapore?
Custom Guide for Travellers?
What do I do on arrival?
What are taxi charges like in Singapore? How about the bus and train/rail services?
Is there a need to confirm return travel bookings with the airlines?
What is the departure tax like?
Can you tell me more about currency and banking in Singapore? How do I convert money in Singapore?
What is the weather like? What should I wear?
Is there a problem with drinking water?
How about smoking?
Do we tip and how much?
Where are postal services available?
How do I make an international/local phone call?
How about sightseeing in Singapore?
How do I get to SAA?

What are the entry requirements for Singapore?
To facilitate your entry into Singapore, please ensure that your passport has a minimum 6-month validity period beyond the scheduled date of departure from Singapore.

Please check that you have the necessary visas, including transit visas, processed in advanced for your travel to and from Singapore. You would require a visa to enter Singapore if you are holding a travel document issued by the countries listed below. You may wish to visit our consular website at http://www.mfa.gov.sg/consular/visa/index.htm for updates on visa information and the nearest Singapore Overseas Missions located in your country.

* Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders
# Except Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days
@ Except Diplomatic/Official/Service/Public Affairs passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days

Custom Guide for Travellers
For more information about Singapore Customs and duty-free concessions, please visit the Singapore Customs website at: http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/Customs+Guide+for+Travellers.htm. < back to top

What do I do on arrival?
Participants are required to make their own arrangements for transportation from the airport to their hotels. < back to top

What are taxi charges like in Singapore? How about the bus and train/rail services?
All taxis are metered and flag-Down fare is from S$2.80-S$3.00 (normal taxi) and S$3.20 (limousine taxi) for the first 1.0 km or less. Thereafter, the fare increases at S$0.20 for every 385 metres thereafter or less up to 10 km. After 10 km, the fare increases S$0.20 for every 330 metres thereafter or less. If the taxi has to wait, the fare increases by S$0.20 every 45 seconds or less. Extra charges, not shown on the meter, are applicable for some journeys. Some of these surcharges are:

* Applicable for trips starting from CBD area. Not applicable on Sundays and Public Holidays. The CBD surcharge is payable on top of the Peak Hour Surcharge

# Where the above holiday falls on Sunday and the following Monday is a holiday, the Public Holiday Surcharge will be payable up to 12 midnight of Monday.

The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) in Singapore is a modern, air-conditioned passenger train service with stations all over the island. There are three main lines – the North-South line from Marina Bay to Jurong East, the East-West line from Changi Airport/Pasir Ris to Joo Koon, and the North-East line from Harbour Front to Punggol.

Is there a need to confirm return travel bookings with the airlines?
Participants are advised to confirm their return travel bookings with the airlines concerned at the earliest opportunity after arrival (at least 72 hours before departure). The hotel concierges can confirm the return travel bookings for participants. To change flights or departure dates, participants are advised to directly contact the airline..< back to top

What is the departure tax like?
The Passenger Service Charge for passengers departing Singapore on international flights has been incorporated into the airfare.< back to top

Can you tell me more about currency and banking in Singapore? How do I convert money in Singapore?
The local currency is Singapore Dollars and cents. $500, $100, $50, $10, $5 and $2 notes are in circulation along with $1, $0.50, $0.20, $0.10 and $0.05 coins.
There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currencies. Foreign currencies may be taken out of the country up to the amount imported.
International credit cards such as American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Master Card, etc. are widely accepted at hotel, department stores and restaurants.

What is the weather like? What should I wear?
Singapore has a warm tropical weather with average daily temperature of 27º Celsius occurring in the afternoons and a minimum of about 24º Celsius just before dawn. July and August are the hottest and driest months when average temperatures are usually at their peak. Relative humidity often exceed 90% at night and in the early hours of the morning. In the afternoons, it is usually between 60% and 70%.

Is there a problem with drinking water?
Tap water in Singapore is clean and safe to drink. However, for those who prefer bottled mineral water, local supermarkets and grocers always have ample stocks. < back to top

How about smoking?
Smoking is prohibited in the majority of indoor locations in Singapore – including cinemas, air conditioned shopping malls and offices, bus interchanges and shelters, swimming pools, public transports, lift, government offices, etc. Designated smoking areas are allowed in certain premises such as eating establishments and entertainment outlets.

For more information on Smoking Prohibition, please refer to http://app2.nea.gov.sg/topics_smoking_prohibition.aspx. < back to top

Do we tip and how much?
Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore. It is prohibited at the airport and discouraged in hotels and restaurants where there is a 10% service charge..< back to top

Where are postal services available?
Most hotels provide postal services at the front desk. Operating hours of Post offices varies for different locations. To find out the operating hours for specific location, please refer to http://www.singpost.com/index.htm. Telegrams, telex and facsimile services are also available. < back to top

How do I make an international/local phone call?
Public payphones operated by credit card and/or stored-value phonecards can be used to make both local and international calls. Public payphones can be found in most shopping complexes and MRT stations. Local calls are charged at 10 cents per 3 minutes. Stored-value phonecards in denominations of S$2, S$5, S$10, S$20 and S$50 can be purchased from post offices and phonecard agents. To make an international call, dial the access code followed by the country code, area code & telephone number. Different telephone companies use different access codes - 001 for SingTel, 002 for M1 and 008 for Starhub. International Calling Cards in denominations of SGD10, SGD20 and SGD50 are also available at all post offices including Changi Airport, 7-Eleven stores and other retail outlets. < back to top

How about sightseeing in Singapore?
For more information on sightseeing in Singapore, please log on to http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/index.html. < back to top

How do I get to SAA?
You can get to SAA by MRT/bus or by car/taxi.

By MRT/Bus:

From Bedok Interchange [Bedok MRT (EW5) Station]

• Bus no. 9 (alight at Bus Stop B01)
• Bus no. 2 (board from New Upper Changi Road and alight at Changi Village Bus Terminal)

From Tampines Interchange [Tampines MRT (EW2) Station]

• Bus no. 19 (alight at Bus Stop B01)
• Bus no. 29 (alight at Changi Village Bus Terminal)

From Hougang Interchange [Hougang MRT (NE14) Station]

• Bus no. 89 (alight at Bus Stop B01)

From Serangoon Interchange [Serangoon MRT (NE12) Station]

• Bus no. 109 (alight at Changi Village Bus Terminal)

From Bishan Interchange [Bishan MRT (NS17) Station]

• Bus no. 59 (alight at Changi Village Bus Terminal)

SBS Transit website: http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/transport/trpt_bus_overview.aspx

By Car/Taxi

• From Loyang Avenue, go straight on Telok Paku Road and turn right to Aviation Drive.
• From ECP, take Exit 2A to Changi Coast Road, drive along Nicoll Drive, turn left to Telok Paku Road then turn left into Aviation Drive. For a location map of SAA, please click here. < back to top