With effect from Sunday (1 April 2012), international visitors and Singapore residents returning from overseas will enjoy more Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief. Those who spend more than 48 hours abroad will get GST relief for goods valued up to S$600. If they are away from Singapore for less than 48 hours, they will [...]
Singapore Travel Guide
Singapore is a small, stable, highly developed country with an elected parliamentary system of government. Tourist facilities are modern and widely available.
Singapore’s resident population of over five million inhabitants comprises 75% Chinese, 14% Malay, 9% Indian, and 2% others. English is widely spoken. Criminal penalties are strict and law enforcement rigorous
Very Important Things to Know Before You Visit Singapore
When you visit Singapore, never carry goods for other people. If the goods are or contain dutiable, controlled or prohibited items, YOU will be held responsible. Under the Singapore law, the penalty for the illegal importation of controlled drugs such as heroin or morphine is death.
Do not take any chances; I have a friend who took a bag once which contained heroin. Fortunately he was on a outbound flight out of Singapore.
Under the Singapore law, you are required to open, unpack and pack your baggage when the checkpoint officer wishes to conduct an examination of your baggage. This is to give you full control over the entire proceeding. You can determine the manner of the opening, unpacking and packing of your personal belongings. This would also prevent any unintentional damage to your baggage or belongings.
Duty free policy at Changi. Travelers coming to Singapore are entitled to duty-free allowance for spirits, wine and beer only. You will probably buy things at Singapore during which you have to pay GST, but don’t worry, you can claim GST back. Check out GST refund guide here.
Cash. If you take into or moving out of Singapore over SGD 30,000, you need to file a report.
Controlled goods. With your common sense, you should be able to tell what you should not take into Singapore; but, maybe you don’t know you are not allowed to bring in even toy guns or swords. You may get yourself into a little trouble if you do.
Singapore Tourism Board launched this mobile application to help travellers explore Singapore on the go. Whether you’re a frequent visitor or in town for the first time, you’ll discover how easy it is to find and enjoy the things you love with this official travel app. Data charges for downloading this app, however, still apply. Nevertheless, [...]
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Travelers coming to Singapore are entitled to duty-free allowance for spirits, wine and beer only if all of the following conditions are met: You are 18 years old or above; You have spent 48 hours or more outside Singapore immediately before your arrival; You have not arrived from Malaysia; The liquors are for your own [...]
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Any trip to Singapore is an adventure of a lifetime. Singapore is a country steeped in myth and tradition, but it’s also on the cutting edge of the latest trends. It’s a country rich in complexity and texture. One visit is never enough. Spectacular views from the Helix Bridge To experience a broad spectrum of [...]
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Entry Requirement to Singapore Visitors must satisfy the following basic entry requirements before they can be considered for entry into Singapore: A passport with at least 6 months validity Valid Singapore visa, if applicable Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore Confirmed onward/return tickets Entry facilities to their onward destinations, [...]
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In Singapore, the taxi booking hotline numbers are everywhere; however, when I need one number, I sometimes can’t quite remember them. So, I just collect all the taxi booking numbers and share with you here. Singapore Taxi Booking Hotline Number CityCab: +65 6552 2222 Comfort Taxi: +65 6552 1111 Silver Cab Taxi (Premier Taxi Pte [...]
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Tourists can look forward to a hassle-free tourist refund experience in Singapore from mid-2011. Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is partnering Global Blue to develop a new electronic tourist refund system that will remove form filling by tourists at the point of purchase, and make it easy for them to claim GST refunds at [...]
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Anyone holding a driving licence issued by the competent authority of a foreign country other than Singapore , may apply for conversion to a Singapore driving licence to drive the equivalent class of motor vehicle. Foreign licence conversion is only granted for class 2B and class 3 qualified driving licences. Learner driving licence may not [...]
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