Singapore international medical insurance and visa guide
January 04, 2019
Wander amongst staggering skyscrapers and modern technology in the beautiful destination of Singapore. There’s a lot to get excited about when organizing your visit. To fully enjoy your adventure, make sure you give yourself peace of mind and organize your travel insurance policy as soon as possible, so you can kick back, relax and enjoy your vacation knowing that you have got all your bases covered.
Aside from finding the right cover for you, here are some other important travel tips to be aware of before you set off on your adventure:
Visa Information for Singapore
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Singapore?
No
U.S. citizens visiting Singapore for tourist or business reasons will not need a visa. However, visitors must make sure that they have the following:
1. A U.S. passport valid for at least 6 months
2. Sufficient funds for period of stay in Singapore
3. Confirmed return or onward air ticket
Health and Medical Advice
Before jetting off on your travels, you should check for any health risks, required vaccinations and any epidemic breakouts occurring in Singapore. It’s also a good idea to find out where the nearest hospital is in case of an emergency.
Do I Need to be Vaccinated When Travelling to Singapore?
There are no obligatory vaccination shots for travelling to Singapore, but we would highly recommend that you get protected against Typhoid, Hepatitis A and B and Rabies as well as getting your routine vaccinations updated. The standard vaccines are:
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis
- Influenza
- Polio
- Chickenpox
Book an appointment with your local practitioner or find your local Passport health clinic. You should book an appointment, at the latest, four to six weeks before your trip, giving enough time for the vaccinations to take effect.
Emergency Contact Information in Singapore
Ambulance & Fire Emergency number: 995
Police Emergency number: 999
Local Laws and Customs in Singapore
- Drunk and disorderly misconduct is a serious crime in Singapore. Drink responsibly and stick to a decent limit. Offenders will face penalties.
- It is illegal to drink in public between 10.30pm and 7am. You can only drink alcohol between these hours in restaurants, bars or cafes.
- You cannot bring in e-cigarettes into the country. Vaporisers such as e-cigarettes, e-pipes, e-cigars and their refills are prohibited and will most likely be confiscated.
Safety and Security
Crime
Singapore has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. However, petty theft can occur in popular tourist areas. As such, it is important to remain alert and take precautions like limiting the number of valuables you carry with you and to keep your belongings with you at all times.
U.S. Embassy
U.S. Embassy Singapore
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508
Phone: (65) 6476-9100
Fax: (65) 6476-9340
Useful Tips for Singapore
Official Languages: English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil
Currency: Singapore dollar
Before your trip make sure to exchange enough Singapore dollar for your spending requirements and to get the best exchange rates.
Plug Sockets: Types G
Singapore uses Type G plug sockets. The standard voltage and frequency is 230V and 50 Hz. We would recommend that you buy a plug adapter if you don’t have one already.
You can determine if you need a converter or a transformer by looking at the appliance rating plate. A dual voltage rated appliance will display for example ‘INPUT: 110-240 V’ on the appliance body. In this case, you wouldn’t need a converter or transformer.
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