Visiting Singapore
Located at the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsula, Singapore is an island nation that enjoys a year round tropical climate. This vibrant and cosmopolitan city is home to over 4.5 million residents and boasts of historical and cultural landmarks, bustling shopping centres and many more exciting tourist attractions. Singapore's reputation as a culinary paradise will not disappoint; the island offers a wide variety of flavours and choices.
Find out more about Singapore at www.yoursingapore.com.
For Transportation, please visit
http://www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/plan-your-trip/transport.html
For Traveller Essentials, please vist
http://www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/plan-your-trip/travel-essentials.html
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Visa and Entry Requirements & Foreigners
All visitors to Singapore must meet the following entry requirements:
- Valid travel document (minimum validity = 6 months);
- Onward / return ticket;
- Entry facilities to next destination;
- Sufficient funds to stay in Singapore and
- Visa for Singapore (if applicable *)
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* For details on entry visa requirement, please visit the Singapore Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority Website at: http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre_overview.aspx?pageid=252&secid=165
Request for Visa Application Document(s) - Invitation Letter, Forms V39A and V52
If for visa purposes you require an invitation letter to allow you to travel to Singapore for the 4th RPC 2011 please email: rpconf11@nie.edu.sg or fax: (65) 6271 2439 the following details the conference secretariat.
- Registration ID
- Name (as it appears on passport)
- Passport Number
- Nationality
- Country of Departure
- Job title
- Organisation
- Mailing Address
- Email
- Fax No.
Kindly ensure that you have completed your registration and have made the payment before sending in your request for visa application document(s) to the conference secretariat. The document(s) will be prepared and sent by email and airmail.
Please approach the Singapore Embassy / Consulate Office nearest to you for visa application and submission procedures. For the list of Embassy or Consulate, please visit:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/2006/smw/idx_smw_omw.html
Alternatively, you can find all services relating to entry and visa requirements online at www.ica.gov.sg
Contact details of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore are:
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority
ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
Singapore 208718
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Official Currency
Singapore Dollars - exchangeable at banks/money changers located at Changi Airport and around the country. Singapore Dollar (SGD; symbol S$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of S$10,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of S$1, and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
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Climate
Warm and fairly humid summer temperatures throughout the year (approximately 30°C/86°F during the day and 23°C/74°F in the evening). There is no distinct wet/dry season. Most rain falls during the northeast monsoon (November to January) and showers are usually sudden and heavy.
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Electricity
Electric appliances need to be 230V/50Hz (although appliances set for 220 to 240 volts will operate). Singapore uses a Type-G plug and for wall sockets. This is a flat three-pin plug (as used in the UK).
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