| Country Info |
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| Climate |
Singapore has a hot, humid climate.
Daily temperatures average 26.7°C, with mean temperatures hitting 30.8°C in the afternoons and dropping to 23.8°C at dawn.
Humidity ranges from a high 90% at night and falls to 60 - 70% in the afternoon.
Sudden heavy showers occur mostly from November to January.
February often gets the most sunshine while December usually has the most rainfall.
The hottest months are likely to be in July and August |
| Currency |
Singapore dollar, divided into 100 cents.
Notes: $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1000, $10,000
Coins: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and $1. |
| Language |
| English is widely spoken. Other languages are Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. |
| Electricity |
220/240 Volts, 50 cycles AC current.
Plug fittings of the 3-pin square type are in use.
Many hotels have 110-volt outlets.
Adaptors will be required for Australian appliances. |
| Timezone |
| Singapore's time is GMT + 8 hours, the same as Perth, normally 2 hours behind Sydney. |
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| Tourist Info |
| Airport |
| Changi International Airport is about 20kms from the Central Business District, and is linked by two expressways to other parts of Singapore. |
| Customs |
| There is no restriction on the amount of currency you may bring into Singapore. Chewing gum & tobacco products must be declared on arrival. |
| Duty Free |
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For visitors over 18 years of age arriving from a country other than Malaysia, the following duty-free concessions apply for personal consumption; 1 litre of spirits, wine or beer.
There are no concessions on cigarettes and other tobacco products, this is in line with the Singapore Government's campaign to discourage smoking.
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| Passport |
| Visas are not generally required for visits of under 30 days. Passports must be valid for at least six months at the time of entry. For any other than Australian passport holders please check with your travel agent regarding visa formalities. |
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| Getting Around |
| Business Hours |
| Office Hours: |
9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm |
Monday to Friday |
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9am - 1pm |
Saturday |
| Banking Hours: |
9:30am - 3pm |
Monday to Friday |
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9:30am to 11:30am |
Saturday (some banks are open until 3pm) |
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9:30am - 3pm |
Sunday (some banks in Orchard Road) |
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| Communication |
Most hotels have direct dialing facilities. Check with the operator for long distance and international charges, which may also be found in the telephone directory.
Outgoing international code: 001
Singapore international country IDD code: 65
Australian international country IDD code: 61 |
| Credit Cards |
| Accepted at major hotels, restaurants and shops: |
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Diners Club
- Visa
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| Health |
| Vaccination certificates against yellow fever are required for travellers arriving from most parts of South America and Africa as well as for travellers who have passed through any country endemic for yellow fever within the preceding six days. |
| Tipping |
| Tipping is officially discouraged. A 10% service charge is added to most restaurant and hotel bills. |
| Australian Government Departments |
Australian High Commission
25 Napier Road
Singapore 258507
Telephone: 8364100
Fax: 6737 5481 |
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