Singapore
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Singapore’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance on foreign travel insurance.
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Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Singapore. See Terrorism
The offence of ‘outrage of modesty’ (molestation) can result in a fine, imprisonment or corporal punishment (caning). Scams involving false claims of molest are thought to exist. See Local laws and customs
UK health authorities have classified Singapore as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For information and advice about the risks associated with Zika virus, visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.
There is a risk of dengue fever in Singapore. See Health
For information about MonkeypoxMpox (Monkeypox) see Health
Haze can affect air quality in Singapore. You should monitor the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) updates and health advisories from the Singapore government. See Health
You can contact the emergency services by calling 995 (ambulance and fire) or 999 (police).
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2025-05-07 15:09
Information on the risks related to evidence of drug use on entry or in transit (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-05-17 16:32
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-11-07 13:49
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 09:39
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-02-10 14:52
Updated information on removal of remaining COVID-19 travel measures and the requirement to wear masks on public transport (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-10-18 13:57
Updated information on COVID-19 measures in Singapore (‘Coronoavirus’ page).
2022-08-24 16:18
Updated information on local rules of entry for unvaccinated people, local rules on the wearing of facemasks and quarantine rules for those infected with Monkeypox (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Health’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-08-08 14:22
Updated information on the need to complete a pre-arrival electronic ‘SG Arrival Card’ form with health declaration if you are travelling to Singapore, action to take if you are entering Singapore with a car that is not registered there, and information on Monkeypox (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Health’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-06-28 12:52
New information on Monkeypox (‘Summary’ and ‘Health’ pages) and updated information on drug testing on arrival and changes to laws for smoking from 1 July 2022 (‘Local laws and customs’)
2022-04-25 12:13
Updated information on the lifting of some domestic COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-01 16:57
Update to information on COVID-19 measures including face masks and TraceTogether app (‘Coronavirus’ page) and vaccination entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-25 17:43
Updated information on Singapore’s Coronavirus restrictions, entry requirements and liquor control zones (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Local laws and customs’ pages)
2022-02-24 13:10
Updated information on Singapore’s Coronavirus, Entry requirements and Local laws and customs pages