Singapore FAQs
By air, there are direct services to Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, North America, and even South Africa. Australia-based Qantas also operates a hub in Singapore, and uses Singapore as the main stopover point for flights between Australia and Europe. Within Asia, Singapore also has excellent connections to the more important cities, particularly those in Indonesia, Thailand, China and India.
Most nationalities can enter Singapore without a visa. Refer to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority for current guidelines, including a list of the 30+ nationalities that are required to obtain a visa in advance. Entry permit duration (in most cases either 14 or 30 days, with 90 days for US Citizens) depends on nationality and entry point.
Buses connect various corners of Singapore, but are slower and harder to use than the MRT, and few visitors venture aboard. SBS Transit
Sunglasses, sun lotions,light clothes and an umbrella as it rains most frequently.
Under the Köppen climate classification system, Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinctive seasons. Its climate is characterized by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. Temperatures range from 22 °C to 34 °C (72° to 93 °F). On average, the relative humidity is around 90 percent in the morning and 60 percent in the afternoon.
June to August is the best time to travel to Singapore, although it is still rainy and humid and travellers should pack accordingly.
The standard of medical care in Singapore is uniformly excellent and Singapore is a popular destination for medical tourism (and medical evacuations) in the region.Due to it's humid conditions one should drink lots of water daily.
You will find Singaporean people very kind and friendly, you can feel free to talk with them. Do not go around photographing the people, ask first, show some respect. Buy some local products and encourage them, they are cheaper. Don't talk the sensitive topics like the political and the religion things!
- Do not photo them without permission, please show respect to them !
- Do not talk about the sensitive topics like political or t religious matters!
Tipping is not a custom Singapore. However, as the tourism develops, tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff do expect tips. If the service is satisfactory, a few dollars to the guide and the driver will be appreciated. While in restaurants and taxis, tips are not necessary.
Begging is illegal in Singapore, but you'll occasionally see beggars on the streets. Most are not Singaporean — even the "monks" dressed in robes, who occasionally pester tourists for donations, are usually bogus.
# Do the travelers need to ask the permissions before taking the photos of Singaporeans?
It is always good to ask permission first. Singaporeans are very friendly. However, it might arouse the upset feelings of local Singaporeans by photo-taking without asking the permission first.
ATMs are ubiquitous in Singapore and credit cards are widely accepted (although shops often levy a 3% surcharge, and taxis a whopping 15%). Travelers checks are generally not accepted by retailers, but can be cashed at most exchange booths.
The following phone calls can be directly made from any other telephones in Singapore once the emergency happens.
- Ambulance: 995
- Fire: 995
- Police: 999
- Singapore General Hospital: 6222 3322
- Drug & Poison Information Centre: 6423 9119