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Singapore
Singapore
Singapore is compact, green and highly organised, with strong food culture, striking architecture and easy connections onward through Asia.
Essential facts
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Language
English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil
Time zone
Singapore Standard Time · UTC +8
Typical weather
Hot and humid year-round at 26–32°C with frequent short downpours. There is no meaningful dry season.
Plug type
Type G (UK plug compatible) · 230V
Getting around
The MRT is fast, clean and reaches most attractions; pay by contactless card. Taxis and ride-hailing are widely available and metered.
Local customs
Rules are enforced: no eating or drinking on the MRT, and littering carries fines. Chewing gum import is restricted. Tipping is not customary.
Travel tips
Hawker centres offer excellent food at low cost. Carry a light rain layer. Uses UK-style plugs, so no adapter is needed from the UK.
Entry requirements for British citizens
- Visa
- British citizens can normally enter without a visa for short stays. An electronic arrival card must be submitted before arrival.
- Passport
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter.
- Return ticket
- You must show proof of onward or return travel.
- Accommodation
- You will be asked for your address in Singapore.
- Health
- No specific vaccination requirements for entry from the UK at this time.
- Customs
- There is no duty-free allowance for cigarettes. Penalties for drug offences are severe, including the death penalty.
Always check before you travel
Entry requirements may change. Always verify with official government and immigration sources before travelling. Official government guidance