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Singapore travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Singapore with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Singapore.
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Singapore travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Singapore with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Singapore - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 13 hours |
| Time difference | UK +8 hours |
| Language(s) | English, Chinese, Malay |
| Currency | Singapore Dollar, Brunei Dollar |
| Electricity | G plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Singapore weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  29 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  13 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  27 |
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The Singapore weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Singapore.
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Singapore travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Singapore from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Singapore - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Singapore - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Singapore - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Singapore - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Singapore - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Singapore - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Singapore.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Singapore travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Singapore with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Singapore - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Singapore - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Singapore - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Singapore, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Singapore covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Singapore with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Singapore - Ministry of Health, Singapore
- Coronavirus timeline in Singapore - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Singapore - Singapore Government
Singapore travel features
Do you want to learn more about Singapore? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Singapore.
Singapore FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Singapore including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Singapore due to Covid-19?
Singapore is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Singapore.
Check out Ministry of Health, Singapore for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Singapore?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Singapore. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Singapore from the UK?
The flight time to Singapore from the UK is typically 13 hours.
Flights to Singapore
What is the time difference between Singapore and the UK?
The time difference between Singapore and the UK is UK time+8 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Singapore?
The main languages spoken in Singapore are English, Chinese and Malay.
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What is the currency in Singapore?
The currency in Singapore is the Singapore Dollar (SGD) and the Brunei Dollar (BND).
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Which plugs are used in Singapore?
Singapore uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Singapore?
They drive on the left side of the road in Singapore.
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