Singapore
Warnings and insurance
Summary
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It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.
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Penalties youfor traveldrug offences are severe and can include the death penalty. Possession of even very small quantities can lead to imprisonment, corporal punishment (caning) or the death penalty.
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cannot peoplebring e-cigarettes and related products into the country. There are also restrictions on tobacco products. See Local laws and customs
FollowDrunk and contactdisorderly FCDOconduct travelis ontreated Twitter,seriously. FacebookPenalties for convicted offenders include fines, imprisonment, and/or corporal punishment (caning). See Local laws and customs
It’s illegal to drink alcohol in public places from 10:30pm to 7am and Instagramall day on weekends in specific areas and designated Liquor Control Zones. Offenders will be fined. See Local laws and customs.
Terrorists Youare likely to try to carry out attacks in Singapore. See Terrorism
The offence of ‘outrage of modesty’ (molestation) can alsoresult signin upa fine, imprisonment or corporal punishment (caning). Scams involving false claims of molest are thought to getexist. emailSee notificationsLocal laws and customs
UK whenhealth thisauthorities 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 updated.a risk of dengue fever in Singapore. See Health
Travel
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IfHaze youcan chooseaffect toair travel,quality researchin yourSingapore. destinationsYou should monitor the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) updates and gethealth appropriateadvisories travelfrom insurancethe Singapore government. InsuranceSee shouldHealth
You covercan yourcontact itinerary,the plannedemergency activitiesservices by calling 995 (ambulance and expensesfire) inor an999 emergency.(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.
TheBefore Foreign,you Commonwealthtravel, &check Developmentthe Office‘Entry (FCDO)requirements’ providessection for Singapore’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice aboutfor risksthe oflatest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to helppass Britishthrough nationalsanother makecountry informedto decisions.return Findto outthe UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.
Before
Penalties youfor traveldrug offences are severe and can include the death penalty. Possession of even very small quantities can lead to imprisonment, corporal punishment (caning) or the death penalty.
NoTesting travelcan take place for recent drug consumption upon arrival in Singapore, or in airport transit in Singapore. You can be guaranteedcharged safe.with Readdrug allconsumption even if the advicedrugs inwere thisconsumed guideoverseas, andincluding anyif specificthey travelwere adviceconsumed in a country where the use of that appliesparticular todrug you: is legal.
- women
- disabled
Youpeople - LGBT+
cannotpeoplebringe-cigarettesandrelatedproductsintothecountry.Therearealsorestrictionsontobaccoproducts.SeeLocallawsandcustoms
FollowDrunk and contactdisorderly FCDOconduct travelis ontreated Twitter,seriously. FacebookPenalties for convicted offenders include fines, imprisonment, and/or corporal punishment (caning). See Local laws and customs
It’s illegal to drink alcohol in public places from 10:30pm to 7am and Instagramall day on weekends in specific areas and designated Liquor Control Zones. Offenders will be fined. See Local laws and customs.
Terrorists Youare likely to try to carry out attacks in Singapore. See Terrorism
The offence of ‘outrage of modesty’ (molestation) can alsoresult signin upa fine, imprisonment or corporal punishment (caning). Scams involving false claims of molest are thought to getexist. emailSee notificationsLocal laws and customs
UK whenhealth thisauthorities 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 updated.a risk of dengue fever in Singapore. See Health
Travel
For insuranceinformation about Mpox (Monkeypox) see Health
IfHaze youcan chooseaffect toair travel,quality researchin yourSingapore. destinationsYou should monitor the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) updates and gethealth appropriateadvisories travelfrom insurancethe Singapore government. InsuranceSee shouldHealth
You covercan yourcontact itinerary,the plannedemergency activitiesservices by calling 995 (ambulance and expensesfire) inor an999 emergency.(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