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Best Time

Feb-Apr (drier), Jun-Aug (Great Singapore Sale)

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Budget

USD 60–400 per day

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Visa

Visa-free for Chinese passport holders (30 days, since February 2024). Requirements: passport (6+ months validity), return ticket, sufficient funds. Fill in SG Arrival Card online before arrival.

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Language

English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil

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Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

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Climate

Tropical rainforest climate. Hot and humid year-round, avg 24-31°C. Nov-Jan slightly wetter. Feb-Apr relatively drier.

Events & Festivals

cultural May – June

Food Festival

Celebrate Singapore's culinary heritage

festival August

Singapore Night Festival

holiday August

Singapore National Day

Singapore's National Day on August 9th commemorates independence with an elaborate parade at the Padang featuring military displays, mass performances, and a breathtaking fireworks show over Marina Bay. The annual celebration showcases the nation's progress and multicultural unity.

festival October – November

Deepavali

Hindu Festival of Lights

festival October – November

Deepavali Singapore

Singapore's Deepavali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, illuminates Little India with thousands of colorful light installations and oil lamps creating a spectacular visual display. The festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness with vibrant street bazaars, traditional kolam art, and cultural performances.

festival November – December

Christmas Season

Festive decorations

Visa Requirements

Passport	Visa Type	Max Stay	Fee (USD)
AE	Visa Free	30d	-
AU	Visa Free	90d	-
CA	Visa Free	90d	-
CN	Visa Free	30d	-
DE	Visa Free	90d	-
FR	Visa Free	90d	-
GB	Visa Free	30d	-
ID	Visa Free	30d	-
IN	Visa Required	30d	$30
JP	Visa Free	30d	-
KR	Visa Free	30d	-
MY	Visa Free	30d	-
NL	Visa Free	90d	-
NZ	Visa Free	90d	-
TH	Visa Free	30d	-
US	Visa Free	90d	-
ZA	Visa Free	30d	-