Background
Here are some links to background information that may be useful to you when planning your trip to Singapore.
- Money / Currency
- The currency of Singapore is the Singapore Dollar, which can be divided into 100 cents.
- Visas
- Travelers holding passports from the USA, EU, Commonwealth or ASEAN countries are allowed visa-free entry to Singapore. The period of time allowed for free entry ranges from two weeks to 90 days.
- Weather
- Singapore's location near the equator gives it a remarkable stable climate year round.
- Electricity
- Power throughout Singapore is 220 to 240 Volts AC at 50 cycles. Power receptacles take "Type G" UK style plugs with three large rectangular prongs. Adapters may be purchased anywhere
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The currency of Singapore is the Singapore Dollar, which can be divided into 100 cents. See the calculator below for current rates.
Common bank note denominations are 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100 Dollars. Although not currently in production, there are still a few $1 notes in circulation. There are also 1,000 and 10,000 Dollar notes, but you're unlikely to encounter these. Notes are different colors for each denomination, and the notes are also progressively larger with each denomination.
Travelers holding passports from the USA, EU, Commonwealth or ASEAN countries are allowed visa-free entry to Singapore. The period of time allowed for free entry ranges from two weeks to 90 days.
Singapore's location near the equator gives it a remarkable stable climate. You'll note on the temperature graph below that the average highs are a steady 30 to 32 degrees centigrade, while the average lows never dip below 23 degrees. The picture is slightly different when it comes to rainfall. There is definitely a greater chance of rainfall from November to January, although it should be noted that in any given month, there is roughly a 50% chance of rain on any given day.
Power throughout Singapore is 220 to 240 Volts AC at 50 cycles. Power receptacles take "Type G" UK style plugs with three large rectangular prongs. Adapters may be purchased anywhere.
