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| Your Singapore |
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Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore is a well-connected urban metropolis. The public transport system is one of the most important means of transportation for most Singaporeans, with some 5.308 million trips made daily. The city centre is largely divided into several sections - the Orchard road shopping area, the Riverside, the downtown Marina Bay area and the financial district.
Singapore offers a diverse experience in terms of heritage, culture, food and people. Its population is made up of Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Eurasians, as well as a large community of foreigners from all over the world. English is the most common language in Singapore and other commonly spoken languages include Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, and some other dialects.
More details at www.yoursingapore.com. |
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| General Information |
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Weather
Singapore enjoys hot and humid weather all year round. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. Rain showers are common but rarely last longer than an hour.
Changing Money
Regular banking hours are Monday to Friday: 10am to 3pm, and Saturday: 9.30am to 1pm. Money changing facilities can be found at the congress venue, major shopping centres and hotels. Automated Teller Machines (ATM) are generally open 24/7 and accept most major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Internet
Most major hotels, cafes and fast-food outlets offer wireless internet. Connectivity, however, may come with a price. Free wireless internet access is available at designated areas.
Public Transportation
Singapore has a comprehensive bus network with frequent services and a convenient Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) subway system. Both are cheap and simple to use. For road directions in Singapore, please visit www.streetdirectory.com.
Taxi
Taxis are plentiful, air-conditioned, hassle-free, and reasonably cheap. To book a taxi in advance, please dial +65 6552 1111 or +65 6552 2222. Taxi fares from the airport to the city centre are in the range of SGD25 to SGD30.
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| Visa Information |
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| Please note that all visitors to Singapore must meet the following entry requirements: |
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Valid travel document (minimum validity = 6 months)
- Onward / return ticket
- Entry facilities to next destination
- Sufficient funds to stay in Singapore, and
- Visa for Singapore (if applicable)
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You can also contact the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore for assistance at:
Tel: +65 6391 6100 (24-hour call centre)
Fax: +65 6298 0843 / 6298 0837
Email: [email protected]
Request for Invitation Letter
If, for visa purpose, you require an invitation letter to allow you to travel to Singapore to attend the SITCE 2013, please email to [email protected] or fax to +65 6292 7577 with the following details: |
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• Country of Embarkation
• Full Name (as in passport)
• Passport Number
• Nationality
• Company
• Designation
• Company Address
• Passport Date of Issue
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• City
• Postal / Zip Code
• Country
• Telephone
• Fax
• Email
• Copy of Business Card and Passport
• Country of Birth
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| Upon receiving the above details in full, the letter of invitation will be emailed or faxed to you. |
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