Singapore: Payment methods & tips

All continents Asia Singapore

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

ATM Search

Banknotes

in local currency

For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Singapore dollar SGD

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited

Import foreign currency
unlimited

Export local currency
unlimited

Export foreign currency
unlimited

Credit cards

Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 7 h / + 6 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English

Capital

Singapore

Country code for calling Switzerland

001 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220/240 volt / adapter required

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 1 month (14 days in case of entry by land).
Tourist visas ('Social Visit Pass') are issued upon arrival.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Singapur, 1 Swiss Club Link
Tel. +65 6468 5788

Opening hours

Banks

9.30 - 15.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.30 - 13.00 h (Sat)

Stores

9.30 - 18.00/19.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Driving

Left-hand driving.
Swiss driver's license accepted for car Rentals (with English Translation).
International driver's licence recommended.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

Health situation

Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of dengue fever.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

Observe elementary safety precautions.

Special legal regulations

Singapore has detailed regulations to maintain public order. It is e.g. prohibited to litter (including cigarette butts), to spit, and to import and sell chewing gum.
Severe penalties for violations of drug laws (up to life imprisonment/death penalty).

Travel advice for Singapore.