Travelling in Singapore

Key info & facts

Singapore skyline at night with Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and city buildings illuminated.

  • Capital: Singapore is a city-state, so the capital is Singapore itself

  • Official Language: English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil

  • Population: Approximately 5.6 million (2023)

  • Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD, S$)

  • Visa Requirements: Most nationalities are visa-exempt for stays up to 30 or 90 days. Check ICA Singapore for details

  • Main Religion: Predominantly Buddhist and Taoist, with Christian, Muslim, and Hindu minorities

  • Time Zone: GMT+8 (Singapore Standard Time)

  • Electric Plug Types: Type G (same as the UK, 230V supply)

  • Driving: Drive on the left-hand side

  • Emergency Number: 999 for police, 995 for ambulance and fire

  • Public Transport: Extensive MRT, buses, and taxis

  • Administrative Regions: Divided into five regions: Central, East, North, North-East, and West.

  • Dialling Code: +65

  • Water: Tap water is safe to drink across Singapore

 

Ultimate Guide on Things to do & Places to Visit in Singapore

View of Supertrees and lush greenery at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, with a city skyline in the background.

  • Singapore is known for its modern skyline, Marina Bay Sands, hawker centres, and efficient public transport.

  • Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.

  • Chinese New Year, National Day (9 August), and Deepavali are widely celebrated holidays.

  • Breakfast: 7:00–10:00 AM; Lunch: 12:00–2:00 PM; Dinner: 6:00–9:00 PM, with food available 24/7.

  • Tipping is not customary. Service charges (10%) are added in restaurants.

  • A simple hello and hi works!

  • Cash is useful for hawker centres and small vendors, but credit cards are widely accepted.

  • Light clothing, comfortable shoes, an umbrella, sunscreen

  • Sundays are leisure days. Malls, attractions, and eateries are open and popular with families.

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