General Information

Capital: Singapore.
Time: GMT + 8.
Tel. Code: 00 65.
Official Language: The four official languages are Malay (the national language), English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Tamil. Most Singaporeans are bilingual and speak English, which is used for business and administration.
Currency: Singapore Dollar (S$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of S$10,000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of S$1, and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Electricity: 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. Plug fittings of the three-pin square type are in use. Many hotels have 110-volt outlets.
Religion: Taoist, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Muslim.

Climate: Warm and fairly humid summer temperatures throughout the year (approximately 30ºC/86ºF during the day and 23ºC/74ºF in the evening). There is no distinct wet/dry season. Most rain falls during the northeast monsoon (November to January) and showers are usually sudden and heavy.
Required clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens.

Airports

Changi (SIN) s 20km (12 miles) east of the city (travel time - 30 minutes). The Mass Rapid Transit train system operates from the airport to the city centre and trains depart every 12 minutes. Singapore Changi Airport’s two terminals offer comprehensive facilities.
Departure tax: None.

Internal transportation: Road, rail and sea are the modes of transportation within Singapore.

Passport/Visa

Passport
Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of departure required by all.

Visas

Required only by the following:

• *Nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, China (PR), CIS, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Myanmar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Yemen and holders of Palestinian Authority passports.

• Those holding Refugee Travel Documents issued by Middle Eastern countries.

• Those holding Hong Kong Document of Identity cards, holders of a Macau SAR Travel Permit and Temporary Passports issued by the United Arab Emirates.