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22 Orange Grove Road
258350
Singapore
T: (65) 6737 3644
F: (65) 6737 3257
Local Time
6.18pm (GMT+8)

Local Weather
High: 31C/88F
Low: 23C/73F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance | Visas | Currency | Taxes | Tipping | Business Hours | Public Health | Dress | Weather | View All
At a Glance
Singapore is a dynamic city-state that possesses a harmonious blend of cuisine, arts and architecture. A cultural bridge between the East and the West, Singapore brims with unbridled energy and exciting events.Plug Type
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LanguageEnglish, Mandarin, Malay, TamilPopulation4.3 millionTime ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220/440 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 900/1800/CDMA
Visas
For stays of less than 90 days, a visa is not required for most travellers from Commonwealth countries, the European Union, and North America. Some travellers holding travel documents issued by certain countries may require a visa to enter Singapore; you may use the link below to learn more.Visa Requirements from the Singapore Immigration Web site
Currency

The Singapore dollar is the unit of money. Like the US dollar, it is divided into 100 cents. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively S$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. The Singapore dollar is available in 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 1,000 and 10,000 denomination banknotes.

Credit cards are accepted in major hotels as well as shopping malls. Cash and travellers cheques can be exchanged in licensed exchange offices and international hotels.

Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.SGD 1.00 equals:
.74
US Dollar (USD)
.77
Australian Dollar (AUD)
.47
Euro (EUR)
.37
British Pound (GBP)
5.73
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
31.54
Indian Rupee (INR)
78.01
Japanese Yen (JPY)
.97
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Taxes
A 17% surcharge, including government tax, is applicable in most hotels and some private restaurants.
Tipping
Generally, there is a 10% service charge added to the bill. If this charge is not included, then it is appropriate to tip the waiter 10% or whatever you feel is appropriate. Tipping taxi drivers is not customary, and it is, in fact, discouraged.
Business Hours
Bank Hours9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
9.30am to 11.30am, Saturday
Office Hours9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
9am to 1pm, Saturday
Shop Hours10am to 9pm Monday to Saturday. Most shops are open on Sundays.
Public Health
Medical facilities in Singapore are of high standard. Tap water in the hotel is potable and if desired, may be boiled prior to consumption using the facilities provided in-room. Bottled water is also provided, compliments of the hotel.
Dress
Given Singapore’s tropical climate, lightweight summer clothing is generally sufficient. A suit is appropriate when conducting business. Some restaurants may require a jacket, otherwise smart, casual clothing will suffice.
Weather
Located just north of the equator, Singapore enjoys warm to hot temperatures all year.
Five-Day Forecast
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Tomorrow
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

Rather cloudy and very humid
High: 31C
Low: 23C
High: 88F
Low: 73F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

An a.m. t-storm in spots; cloudy, humid
High: 30C
Low: 23C
High: 86F
Low: 73F
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

An a.m. t-storm in spots; mostly cloudy
High: 31C
Low: 22C
High: 88F
Low: 72F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy and humid; a p.m. t-storm or two
High: 31C
Low: 23C
High: 88F
Low: 73F
Showers

Showers

Spotty morning showers
High: 30C
Low: 22C
High: 86F
Low: 72F
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