About Singapore
The Republic of Singapore is an island nation at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in South-East Asia. Its population of nearly five and a half million form a diverse cross-section of cultures, with Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures representing the major groups. This brings plenty of diversity to Singapore, in terms of language, religion, heritage, and of course, our national obsession, food. A former British colony, English is the language of education, business and government, and many public areas have additional signs in Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Although only 728 square kilometers in area and highly urbanized, Singapore has several relatively large nature reserves and other pockets of wildlife, and takes pride in infusing greenery throughout our 'City in Nature'. Learn more at visitsingapore.com
Essential Travel Information
Visa and Entry Requirements
All travellers to Singapore are required to submit the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with Electronic Health Declaration within 3 days (including day of arrival) before arrival in Singapore. This is an online submission which you can do yourself (free of charge). This should take about 5 minutes, if you have the required information: personal details, passport information, flight and hotel details, but you do not need to upload any documents or photos). You can still submit the SGAC so upon arrival in Singapore, but before clearing immigration. SGAC is not a visa.
A visa may be required for visitors from some countries. Details are available from the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The list of countries, entry requirements and application procedures can be found here.
If you require a Letter of Introduction (LOI) for visa entry requirements, contact the Secretariat. You are advised to register early to allow time for processing.
Women in an advanced state of pregnancy (six months or more) who intend to visit Singapore should make a prior application with the nearest Singapore overseas mission.
General Travel Information
Please see the Traveller Essentials page at visitsingapore.com
For information on public health and Customs clearance procedures, please see the Entering Singapore page at ICA.
Other Notes
Singapore is located near the equator. Average daily temperatures range between 25–32°C in June, and the climate is generally humid. There may be occasional light to heavy rainfall during the day. Indoor venues are air-conditioned. Some may occasionally feel the need for a light cardigan or jacket, especially when indoors for long periods.
Singapore has a smoking ban in public places. NTU and NIE are also designated as smoke-free campuses. Smoking is prohibited within the campus.