Language Singaporeans speak a variety of languages and dialects amongst family and friends, but English unites everyone. It is the common language spoken by all, and your MICE visitors will find it in use everywhere they go. Signs in Singapore are also written in English. With its well-developed international tourism industry, Singapore can also provide professional guides and translators fluent in a variety of languages. Safety Singapore has a well-founded reputation as one of the safest cities in the world.
Crime rates are very low and the streets are safe to walk in any time of the day or night.
However, we do recommend that visitors to our city take the normal precaution of keeping their valuables in a safe place at all times. In general, it is not customary to tip in Singapore and the practice is not encouraged. Visa Regulations Visitors to Singapore are normally granted a Visit Pass of between 14 and 30 days on arrival, provided they are in possession of valid travel documents and an onward or return ticket to their next destination. Please consult your nearest Singapore overseas mission or embassy for the latest updates on visa regulations. Copyright 1999 Singapore Tourism Board.