Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the requirements for Singapore visa?
1. What are the requirements for Singapore visa?
- The traveller requires to submit the below listed documents for Singapore visa application: 1. Singapore visa application form duly filled and signed. 2. Original passport with atleast 6 months validity. 3. 2 recent coloured passport size photographs with white background and matte finish. 4. Confirmed return/onward air ticket with tour itinerary. 5. Covering letter of the applicant with all the necessary details. 6. Bank statement reflecting transactions of last 6 months duly attested by a bank official.
2. What is the currency of Singapore?
2. What is the currency of Singapore?
- The currency of Singapore is the Singapore Dollar, or singdollar(SGD or $). The Brunei dollar is also accepted. There are plenty of ATMs and money changers in Singapore so access to cash will not be a problem. Though the cashless payment is much affordable, it's advisable to carry some cash along for visiting places like older hawker centers, residential neighbourhood shops, and kopi tiams(coffee shop).
3. Can you tell me about Phone and Internet connectivity?
3. Can you tell me about Phone and Internet connectivity?
- Majority of cafes and restaurants provide a free WiFi connection while public spaces like libraries and shopping malls are powered by "Wireless@SG" - a free connection for anyone, including tourists! But the connections can keep on fluctuating and to avoid this you can buy a local or tourist SIM card from nearest 7-Eleven stores, or local telecom stores by showing your passport. The main service providers are SingTel, StarHub and M1.
4. What are the Singapore drinking laws?
4. What are the Singapore drinking laws?
- The legal drinking age is 18 years and over. Under the law, drinking is banned in all public places from 10.30pm to 7am. Certain areas including Little India and Geylang Serai are specified as Liquor Control Zones and are restricted even more. Persons that are caught consuming alcohol in these areas will be penalised increasingly by up to 1.5 times. The alcohol law is very strict and anyone found violating the laws can be severely punished.