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Singapore - Consular Information Sheet
May 9, 1994
Country Description: Singapore is a small, highly developed parliamentary
democracy. Tourist facilities are modern and widely available.
Entry Requirements: Passports and onward/return tickets are required. Visas
are not required for tourist/business stays of up to two weeks. For more
current information, travelers can contact the Embassy of Singapore, 1824 R
St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, tel. (202) 667-7555.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities and services are good and widely
available in Singapore. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash
payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid
outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proved useful. The international traveler's hotline
at the Centers for Disease Control can be reached at (404) 332-4559 for
additional useful health information.
Information on Crime: Major crimes against tourists are uncommon. Petty
crimes such as pickpocketing do occur in tourist areas. Visitors should be
aware of Singapore's strict laws and penalties for a variety of offenses
that might be considered minor in the United States, including jaywalking,
littering, spitting, as well as the importation and sale of chewing gum.
Singapore imposes a mandatory caning sentence on males for vandalism
offenses. Caning may also be imposed for immigration violations and other
offenses. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported
immediately to the local police, and the U.S. Embassy. Useful information
on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip
Abroad." It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use, or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
jail sentences and fines. Singapore has a mandatory death penalty for many
narcotics offenses.
Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated
information on travel and security within the country.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 30 Hill Street, Singapore
0617; the mailing address is American Embassy Singapore, FPO AP 96534;
telephone (65) 338-0251.
No. 94-073
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 9, 1993, to include
information on strict laws and severe punishments in Singapore.