What should I pay attention to when I go to Singapore for the first time? You must watch the introduction when you travel in May.

Q 1 When is the best time to travel to Singapore?

A 1 Singapore is suitable for traveling all year round, but if it is rainy season (165438+1October-February), you should bring rain gear every day.

The annual World Food Summit and Singapore Food Festival are held at this time in April and July, which are most suitable for travelers who want to enjoy their food.

The climax of Singapore's hot sale in June is the best time to go shopping in Singapore to ensure that you return home with a full load.

11-65438+February is the tourist season in Singapore, and many people come here to experience tropical Christmas. At this time, Orchard Road is full of lanterns, and shopping malls all over the island will have Christmas discounts, which is also very suitable for shopping fans.

Generally speaking, perhaps only Christmas and Spring Festival are not suitable for Singapore, because it is the peak season at that time, it is difficult to find preferential hotels and some scenic spots will not be open.

PS: The weather in Singapore is hot and humid, with little change throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 3 1? C, and at night, the temperature will drop to around 24? C. The climate is divided into rainy season and dry season. 165438+ 10 to February of the following year, the rainy season will dominate the tropical climate on the island, with rain almost every day and cool weather. March to 10 is the dry season, and the whole island will be very hot.

Q2 Is there a time difference between Singapore and China?

A2 There is no time difference between Singapore and China. All belong to the East Eighth District. It's just that people's living habits and schedules are different.

Q3。 What about the visa for traveling to Singapore?

A3 Applying for a Singapore visa is relatively simple. You can apply for a single entry tourist visa. If your passport is issued by the following cities, you can also apply for a two-year multiple-entry tourist visa: Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Jinan, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang, Xi, Nanjing, Kunming, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Harbin, Dalian, Qingdao, Xiamen, Wuxi and Suzhou.

The visa processing time is at least three working days (including the application date). Singapore tourist visa is a PDF electronic visa. Applicants can enter and leave China normally with the printed visa page. The applicant's information has been filed with the Singapore Immigration Bureau and can enter and leave Singapore normally. The duration of stay is authorized by the immigration bureau at the time of entry, which is generally 14-30 days.

At present, there are two main ways to apply for a Singapore tourist visa: First, individuals go to embassies and consulates to submit application materials, and the fee is generally 153 yuan. The second is to submit a visa application through a travel agency. Generally, the application materials can be submitted to the travel agency by express delivery. The charging standard shall be determined by each unit and reported to the Consulate General of Singapore in Shanghai.

20 14 to 12 do not accept individual tourist visas, and China tourists can only submit visa application materials through designated institutions such as China International Travel Service, China Youth Travel Service and China CITIC Bank. This means that when citizens apply for such visas, they have to pay intermediary service fees in addition to visa fees.

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Applicants are advised to submit their applications one to two weeks before going abroad. The date of issuance of a visa is generally the date of application for a visa. Once a visa is issued, its validity period will not change. Applicants should not submit application materials too early. If the visa has expired, the applicant must resubmit the application materials. Applicants should carefully check the date of issuance and validity of the visa when receiving it.

Visa holders are not necessarily allowed to enter Singapore. Visa holders must meet the entry requirements, such as a valid passport, sufficient funds and round-trip air tickets (if necessary). Singapore immigration and customs officials have the right to decide whether they can enter the country.

Officials of Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority decide the number of days for visa holders to stay when they enter the country. Applicants should pay attention to the entry stamp of the passport and the approved stay period.

It is recommended to print multiple valid visas online in case of loss.

Q4. What can't I bring into Singapore?

A4 According to the laws of Singapore, passengers who bring tobacco (cigarettes and cigars), alcohol, gasoline, artificial jewelry, cars/motorcycles and other commodities into Singapore by air, land or sea must declare and pay customs duties. Violators will commit crimes and face high fines and even imprisonment.

No matter how you enter the country, you must pay taxes. Duty-free cigarettes are only sold to outbound tourists. Those who bring cigarettes for their own use into the country and pay taxes at the customs must properly keep a copy of the tax payment certificate issued by the customs to prove that the cigarettes have paid taxes at the time of inspection.

Tax exemption clause

Visitors are not required to pay tax on personal belongings and food (such as candy and biscuits) worth no more than S $50. At least 18 years old, non-Malaysian immigrants, carrying 1 liter of all kinds of wine is not subject to tax. The above duty-free goods are for personal consumption only, and resale or gift is prohibited.

Other prohibited, controlled and restricted articles.

Including: controlled drugs (such as sedatives), firecrackers, firearms, lighters, toy money, pirated books and audio-visual products, endangered wild animals and products, obscene publications and articles, and other dangerous goods and articles involving treason. Among them, the drugs brought into the country must be drugs permitted by Singapore laws, especially sleeping pills, sedatives and other drugs, which need to be prescribed by doctors and proved to be essential drugs for passengers.

How to book a flight to Singapore for Q5?

A5 is best bought directly in official website. The fare of Singapore Airlines is between 22 10-2660, and that of Scoot Airlines is around 1650. Of course, there are other airlines such as Tiger Airways, Jetstar and AirAsia.

In fact, even Singapore Airlines can easily wait for a special round-trip ticket. You can visit official website often. There are special tickets in the ticket column. Subscribe, and you will be notified automatically if there are low-priced tickets.

PS: You need to pay attention to the visa processing time. Because the validity of Singapore visas ranges from 35 days to two years, it is best not to book tickets too early. It is recommended to apply for a visa one month before departure. The period of validity means that you can enter the country within this period. Entry is usually allowed to stay for 30 days, depending on the customs.

Q7 What's the difference between power supply and voltage in Singapore and China?

A7 zigzag socket for Singapore requires a plug converter. The voltage in Singapore is 230V/50HZ, which is only 10V lower than that in China. General digital products and small household appliances can be used directly without voltage converters.

PS: Plug converters are sold in convenience stores and supermarkets on the streets of Singapore, but it is cheaper to buy and take them home.

Q8 What are the necessary items for traveling to Singapore?

Sunscreen is essential whenever you go to Singapore. It is recommended to bring high-powered sunscreen and sunglasses.

It is enough to wear short sleeves outdoors, but the air conditioning temperature indoors, including public transportation, is usually very low (locals joke that this is to experience the temperature outside summer), so it is recommended to bring a long-sleeved dress to prevent the temperature from changing too much and catching a cold.

Pants and long skirts are also essential, such as walking on the beach and visiting religious places. It is best to wear flip-flops when going to the seaside, but you should pay attention to dressing appropriately when going in and out of high-end restaurants and formal occasions.

A parasol is also necessary. You can shade the sun in dry season and keep out the rain in rainy season.

Singapore is a small place, which is very suitable for walking and sightseeing. A pair of walking shoes can make your journey more comfortable.

What kind of currency is circulating in Singapore? Can you use dollars?

A9 The currency in circulation in Singapore is the Singapore dollar. SGD or SGD for short is the legal tender of Singapore, and it can be consumed in US dollars in Singapore. If you want to change money, you can choose Changi Airport, Orchard Road and the money exchange shop in the city center, which will be more cost-effective than changing money in hotels or banks. But be sure to find a legally licensed money changer and ask about the exchange rate.

Q 10 is it cheaper to exchange money at home or go to Singapore? Can I exchange money with a credit card in Singapore, or do I have to bring RMB cash?

A 10 according to friends in Singapore, it is more cost-effective to exchange money at home than in Singapore. In addition, it is free to withdraw money from ATM with UnionPay card in Singapore, which is more cost-effective than changing money in Singapore. To sum up: change money in China > withdraw money from ATM in Singapore > change money in Singapore.

The key is to exchange money at home, and it is really convenient to use it directly in Singapore; It's better than coming to Singapore to find a place to exchange money, which can save a lot of time. If you have this time, you can go to other places to play for a while. It is not cost-effective to exchange money for money, so it is recommended to make preparations in advance. For domestic foreign exchange, please ask the Bank of China for listing and selling price.

You need to bring cash to change money, and you can't swipe your card.

The exchange rate in Chinatown is good because the inexhaustible new currency is replaced by RMB, and the exchange rate of RMB for new currency is average. I know that the exchange rate of Sunda City near the Spring of Wealth is better than that of Chinatown, and the exchange rates of RMB, Thai baht and Japanese yen are much better than the legend of Chinatown.

PS: The denominations of the new currency notes are 2 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan and 1000 yuan; The most common denomination is 50 yuan (including 50 yuan), but ATM can only take 10, 50, 100 yuan; 100 yuan to go to the food Republic for dinner, most merchants are unwilling to accept it, and 50 yuan has no problem at all; Generally speaking, you can only exchange 1000 RMB from China, which is totally inconvenient in Singapore.

Q 1 1 What is the consumption level in Singapore?

A 1 1 From the aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation:

Clothes: Clothes are definitely more expensive than those in China. Some of the daily necessities in supermarkets are more expensive than those in China, and some are cheaper than those in China. Shopping in Singapore seems unnecessary. Shopping in Hong Kong is much cheaper than shopping in Singapore.

Food: Most foods in supermarkets are cheaper and more delicious than those in China, which makes people feel psychologically annoying. Eating out, Singapore's food street costs 3.5-/kloc-0.5, so you can eat full and well, the taste is hygienic, and the food safety is no problem.

Accommodation: hotels are extremely expensive. Better hotels (four-star, five-star) cost at least 1000 RMB, and many of them are old or have small rooms. On the contrary, there are fewer three-star hotels, and one bed for youth travel 100-200 RMB. It feels cleaner and neater, and it is ibis and Tian that are economical.

Traveling to Poland, hotels and tickets are all big, so booking one month in advance can save a lot of money.

Ok: Bus, subway and taxi are very convenient. It is recommended to choose the subway first, buy a card, and get a discount every time you ride. There is also a discount for taking the subway and then changing to the bus. Taxis start relatively high, about 8- 10 yuan, generally not exceeding 20 yuan. The longest journey is 50-60 yuan, which is a little more expensive than that in China. Calling a taxi, entering and leaving the airport, peak hours, etc. all have to increase the price. So sometimes it costs a few dollars more than the price shown by the meter.

Q 12 Do I need to tip in Singapore?

A 12 restaurant is not needed, because you will find that the bill includes 10% service charge and 7% consumption tax, so there is no need to tip.

Hotels or guesthouses are generally good. If you think it's not bad to help you with your luggage, give10,20 Singapore dollars, but if it's a five-star hotel, of course, you should give more, but if you think it's not enough, you might as well not give it. Hotels don't even need it.

Q 13 Do I have to buy overseas insurance when traveling to Singapore?

A 13 Singapore visa clearance does not require an insurance policy, which can be purchased voluntarily. If you buy with your child's affirmation, your child is more likely to get sick when he goes out, and adults will see their own wishes. It is generally recommended to buy insurance when you can go abroad. Flight delays, medical care, accidents, etc. They are all included, which is more convenient and reassuring.

Q 14 How to solve the problem of surfing the Internet when traveling in Singapore?

A 14 calling cards are actually quite convenient to buy when they arrive:

1.8 SGD singtel card, which contains SGD 10 balance, can be used to open a 7-day 1GB traffic package (please ask the clerk to set it up), and can open hot spots, which can be recharged after use.

2. Singapore Airlines provides 15 passenger card. The 5-day package includes 100GB traffic, 30 minutes of international calls, 500 minutes of local calls, and 100 local short messages (this offer ended on February 20 16, so why do you know now? When answering the question that day, the website found that the discount time was extended, so it is hard to say whether the discount time will be extended later. If you recharge, you can also open a hot spot of S $3 a day (including 500M traffic, 100 minutes of local calls, 5 minutes of international calls, and 100 local short messages).

It depends on how many days you have visited. If the time is short, it is not bad to start international roaming. It seems that you have moved for 30 days. If it takes a long time, I think it is more cost-effective to buy a calling card locally. After all, 8 Singapore dollars is less than 40 RMB.

It should be noted that small denomination calling cards may not be available at the airport counter. If you don't buy a small denomination calling card at the airport, go to the 7- 1 1 real name registration system to buy a Singapore calling card. You need to bring your passport to buy it. Online packages and other clerks will help you set it up.

Pay attention to those on Taobao. A friend went to Singapore and bought a phone card from Taobao. Most of the calling cards are from Hong Kong Telecom, and the price is higher than singtel, so it is no problem to use them.

You can rent wifi on Taobao. The general deposit is 500 yuan, and then the daily fee is around 40 yuan. One device can be used by 3-5 people. Generally, there are wifi rental sites at airports, which are more expensive.

Q 15 is the local law and order in Singapore good?

A 15 Singapore is one of the few safe metropolises with good public security and low crime rate in the world.

Security situation in Singapore:

The latest survey shows that Singapore is the least affected area by criminal gangs, and the police work efficiently. According to Singapore's domestic security law and criminal law, Singapore police have the right to detain political prisoners and vigilantes who endanger national security and social stability, effectively deterring the occurrence of crimes.

In case of emergency in Singapore, you can call the following number:

Fire and ambulance: 995

Police station: 999

Hotline of entry-exit inspection bureau: (65) 639 1 6 100.

Singapore Tourism Board Passenger Dedicated Line: 1800 7362000

PS: If you lose your passport in Singapore, please call the police immediately and contact the local China Embassy to apply for a new travel document. You should also apply to the Immigration and Checkpoint Bureau (10 Kallang Road, opposite Lavender subway station) for a visit permit before you can legally stay.

Q 16 is Singapore suitable for taking children to travel?

A 16 Singapore is the most suitable country for parent-child travel in Asia. The city is clean and very safe, suitable for taking children to travel, even smaller babies are not afraid; Children's facilities are perfect, whether it is stroller seats or free children's play facilities everywhere; The flight distance is not too far, the city is relatively small, saving the distance; Botanical gardens, zoos, playgrounds, water world and other attractions for children to play are numerous.

Precautions:

The purchase of children's air tickets: When you travel with your baby, the plane is naturally the first choice. Generally, more discount routes can buy baby tickets under 2 years old, and the fare is10% of the adult price; Children's tickets can be purchased for 2-3 years old, and the fare is 50% of the adult price.

Choice of travel mode: 1-3-year-old baby has a regular schedule, which is not suitable for group travel with tight schedule, and free behavior is the first choice. Accommodation, transportation and destination are mainly comfortable to avoid fatigue. Safety first: at least one adult will take care of the baby full-time. Fully equipped: a list at the front of the trip, not afraid to bring more, afraid to fall. Baby's health: if you find your baby sick, you should stop traveling immediately, check the cause, and arrange rest and treatment.

Q 17 Can most Singaporeans speak Chinese?

A 17 Most people can speak Chinese. We have been to Sentosa's hotels, zoos, Universal Studios, various eating places and taxi drivers. You'd better ask if you can speak Chinese first. They are used to speaking English.

Q 18 What are the customs or taboos in Singapore?

A 18 Singapore is a clean and tidy multi-ethnic city, which attaches great importance to environmental protection and national respect. If you don't pay attention, you may offend the locals and even be severely punished.

Respect the custom of Islam: take off your shoes when entering the mosque; Try not to eat pork in front of Malays; It's best not to drink when eating at the same table with Muslims.

No smoking: Smoking is not allowed in shopping centers, restaurants, entertainment places and cinemas with air conditioning systems. Smoking is also not allowed in subways, buses, taxis and elevators. Recently, the government banned smoking in public restaurants and most buildings with a radius of 5 meters. Only the specific smoking areas are clearly marked with bright yellow paint. Smokers who violate the regulations for the first time will be fined up to S $65,438+0,000.

Don't chew gum: chewing gum is not allowed in Singapore. People who smuggle chewing gum will be sentenced to one year's imprisonment, with a maximum fine of $6,543,800+0,000, excluding a few carriers. Visitors are also allowed to bring some for their own use.

Gambling is strictly prohibited: except for the charity lottery, TOTO, Singapore anti-pornography lottery and horse racing betting handled by Wuji Bay Club, any other forms of gambling are prohibited in Singapore.

It is forbidden to bring durian into the subway or bus: Due to the strong smell, durian will be fined if it is brought into the subway or bus.

No eating and drinking in subway stations and carriages: no eating and drinking, and offenders may be fined.

Pay attention to keep the environment clean: spitting and littering can be fined up to S $65,438+0,000.

Pedestrians must walk on sidewalks and crosswalks: they will be fined if they cross the railings. If there is no crosswalk within 50 meters, you should cross the road at the traffic lights.

Q 19 How to solve the local traffic in Singapore?

A 19 The subway price in Singapore is similar to that in China, and it is charged by distance. My friend stayed in Singapore for six days, and all the trips depended on the subway, which cost about 100 RMB. Moreover, the subway in Singapore is quite developed, and you can go almost anywhere. It's also fast enough.

The subway sample paper is almost the same as that in China, which is completely understandable! Get an E-link card, and you can use it occasionally by changing buses. The price is similar to that in China.

Finally, I have to talk about air tickets. The direct flight ticket to Singapore is really not cheap. I suggest you start to watch official website, an airline such as Tiger Airways and Singapore Airlines, six months in advance, and the probability of getting special fares is relatively high. The closer the time is, the more expensive the air ticket is. Act early!

PS: If you want to cut costs, don't take a taxi in Singapore.

Q20 What are the recommended cuisines in Singapore?

A20 Historically, Singapore did not have its own cuisine. However, with the changes of the times, different cuisines from all over the world have merged and become Singaporean cuisines. The most famous are Baku ku tea, Hainan chicken rice, Chili crab and grain shrimp.

Chinese food: Fujian noodles, Hainan chicken rice (Wen Dong Ji), salted egg crab, cream crab, white pepper crab (no signboard, Le Tong restaurants have their own tastes), Barker Ku tea (loose Barker Ku Ku tea), Douxuan (dessert, never seen in mainland China).

Malay food: coconut milk rice, Mee Rebus and Mee siam.

Indian food: Briani (rice with ginger). If you can try Masala tea, it is also a good choice. Masala is an Indian spice. It may be a little heavy. Bandung (drink, called rose dew)

Nyonya cuisine (that is, local Chinese combine with malaysian cuisine): fish head curry, which is curry in essence. If you like curry, don't miss it. Wall crack recommended!

Q2 1 Where can I eat local food in Singapore?

A2 1 Old Airport Road Food Center

The old airport road food center is the number one food center in the eyes of Singaporeans. Some booths have been preserved since the 1970s and passed down from generation to generation. There are all kinds of delicious food and snacks here to satisfy different tastes. Come here to experience the local food stalls, and the price is also normal. There is absolutely no tourist trap.

Maxwell food center

The most representative food center in Pasha, Singapore, even saw such a famous chef Anthony? Berton and Gordon Ramsay visited it. Besides Tian Tian Chicken Rice, the most famous chicken rice in Singapore, there are other famous stalls.

Hongshan market and food center.

Hongshan Food Center is a very popular hawker cooked food center. The Prime Minister of Singapore once bought something here.

Q22 What must-see attractions are there in Singapore?

A22 There are various museums, galleries and cultural centers in Singapore for literary lovers to visit, Sentosa Beach and Ubin Island Rainforest for nature lovers to explore, Universal Studios, Night Zoo, cruise ships and sightseeing buses for parents and children to play together, seaside resorts, marina bay and Singapore Riverside for couples to get in touch, Kela Wharf with high-end restaurants, food stalls and riverside nightclubs all over the city for sisters to scour and brothers to revel. There are F 1 events, Sentosa golf course, beach volleyball, surfing and so on. For sports enthusiasts to enjoy, there are Little India, Chinatown and other special blocks for solo travelers to swim.

Visit scenic spots during the day, eat delicious food, love your heart, have a drink and dance at night, and get in touch with wild animals. 24-hour uninterrupted entertainment will make you forget your fatigue and become an energetic vacationer.

Q23 What are the unpopular but interesting places in Singapore?

I don't know what kind of place you like. To sum up, if you like the tropical rain forest, you can go hiking in Meric Reservoir, where there are various routes to choose from, which is a bit like the virgin jungle with excellent ecology.

In addition, Nanling Mountain is recommended, from Blanya to faber Mountain, which passes through various mountain views. Locals often go there to play, and they can go directly to Sentosa after going down the mountain.

If you take care of your children, you can go to Jurong Bird Park. Children will love it. All kinds of performances are wonderful, but the location is remote.

Similarly, the telescope of the planetarium is open for free every Friday night. If you are interested, you can see the stars in Southeast Asia, which is very different from those in China. If you like Nanyang architecture, you can take photos in Tanjong Pagoda, which is close to the city center.

These places are not popular attractions, and there are few people.

Q24 What is worth buying in Singapore?

A24 brand-name watches There are many styles of world famous watches in Singapore, and the prices are much cheaper than those in the mainland. It is generally believed that it is cost-effective to buy world famous watches in Hong Kong (the price of famous watches in Hong Kong is generally nearly one-third cheaper than that in Beijing), but everyone knows that the price of watches in Singapore is 3%-5% cheaper than that in Hong Kong. Such as Omega, Longines and Vacheron Constantin, Singapore is cheaper than Hong Kong, and Swatch is about 2% lower.

There are many jewelry agents in Singapore, and the price is more cost-effective than that in Hong Kong. For example, Chanel in Singapore is cheaper than Hong Kong 10%. De Beers diamond jewelry is 2%-3% cheaper.

Compared with Hong Kong, shopping in Singapore has many advantages. For example, Orchard Road can buy goods made by the world's top brands, such as "LV". Like Charles &; Keith, Pazzion, Pedro, a local brand in Singapore, are very close to the people.

PS: Every weekend, there are discounts in many shopping malls and metropolises in Singapore, and many goods will be discounted by 7-8%. It will be more cost-effective to go shopping at this time. Once in the promotion season in Singapore, the price reduction of various brands will make people more excited.

In addition to brand-name fashion, cosmetics can also be bought in large duty-free shops like DFS, because DFS usually gives big shoppers a surprise discount. Counting from seven to eight, the price is similar to that bought in Hong Kong, but it is certainly much cheaper than that bought in the Mainland.

Q25 What are the good shopping places in Singapore?

Singapore is definitely a good place to shop. There are large shopping centers, small shops and shopping streets everywhere, such as Yi 'an City, Ion Orchard and VivoCity. Every shopping center offers a completely different shopping experience.

Hot sales in May-July and after Christmas are even more important.

Orchard Road is the most famous shopping area with the latest fashion goods.

Gambangnan, Little India and Chinatown can buy more cultural goods, and all kinds of ethnic cultural products, jewelry, textiles and antiques are gathered together.

Computers and electronic products can be found in Forest Square or Funan Digital Life Square.

Q26 What are the specialties suitable for holding hands and giving gifts in Singapore?

A26 1。 Dried pork (Mei Xiangzhen, Lin Zhiyuan)

2. Special souvenirs

Merlion souvenir: Merlion is a symbol of Singapore, and there are many handicrafts with it as the design element, such as thermometers, cups and pendants.

Hu Jihua ornaments: Hu Jihua is a kind of orchid, which is regarded as the national flower by Singaporeans. There are many gold-plated or silver-plated Hu Jihua ornaments here, which are unique and inexpensive.

Crocodile skin products: All Singaporean crocodiles are raised in China, and leather processing is also here, so these crocodile skin products are relatively cheap, good in quality and very popular.

Singapore Batik: It is a kind of batik printed fabric, which has Singapore products, Malaysian products and Indonesian products, each with its own characteristics. Among them, Singapore is the cheapest and most fashionable, and it is printed and dyed by machine, and there are many products of the same color.

3. Lesha instant noodles (you can see them in many supermarkets)

20 13 delicious instant noodles selected by the well-known instant noodle evaluation website "Theramenrater", the runner-up was arranged by Prima Taste's Laksara noodles and curry Lamian Noodles. The taste is very authentic, and it can be used as a gift, or you can keep it for yourself to taste slowly.

4. Medicinal oil

Singapore produces a lot of painkillers and tiger balm. Tiger brand is very famous. It produces tiger balm, analgesic cloth, neck and shoulder soothing and so on. Although most of them can be bought in Hong Kong, some of them are restricted in Singapore. For example, the joint pain-relieving ointment packaged at the pump mouth is particularly effective for muscle pain and joint pain. Moreover, because it is installed at the mouth of a pump, it is very convenient to use, but it has a strong smell and is suitable for use when going home to rest.

5. Coconut sauce

Recommend the famous Yakun coconut juice. Spread coconut juice on crispy toast. It is very sweet. This way of eating is what locals call coffee coconut toast. Many Singaporeans are used to making coffee and coconut toast for breakfast.

Q27 What should I pay attention to when shopping in Singapore?

A27 1。 Singapore's tax rebate is mainly "goods and services tax". The English word is GST, and the tax rate is 7%. Just look at the receipt for shopping, which is very clear, but there is a handling fee for tax refund, and the actual tax refund is about 5%.

2. Tax refund procedures must be handled at the airport, and there is no way for shops to handle them directly. Not all shopping in the city shops can be refunded. Generally speaking, it is stipulated that shopping in non-supermarkets (such as Wal-Mart or Carrefour) and non-catering (these are the two types that our tourists mainly encounter that are not refundable) can be refunded if the bill exceeds S $65,438+000.

3. Shopping in the city's shopping malls meets the conditions for tax refund, and the relevant procedures for tax refund should be handled when shopping. If it meets the standard, tell the cashier to apply for a tax refund when paying (in fact, most people know it), and give them your passport at the same time, and they will handle it. At the same time, they will give you a tax refund form (all printed by pos machine) and nail it together. The tax refund form will include your passport number, nationality, consumption amount, tax refund amount, handling fee amount and actual tax refund amount (all in Singapore dollars). By this time you already know how much you can get back. You can pick it up at the airport. If you forget to apply for a tax refund when you pay the money, you can't apply for a tax refund even if it meets the standards. Be careful.

4. There are tax refund points in the three terminals of Changi Airport, which are called GST tax refund. I was at T 1, both inside and outside the restricted area. The following figure is a rough map of the tax refund point, which is easy to see and find:

The method of doing it is also very simple. There are many self-service machines, which are manned 24 hours a day. No matter whether they use machines, operate or anything, as long as they have difficulties or problems, they should be called. If you do it yourself, choose Chinese on the machine, scan the passport barcode and each tax refund form, and finally make a summary, then check it and choose the payment method.

There are two ways to collect money: cash and credit card. I didn't make it with cash. I heard someone did it. You can ask the staff on duty to get it after the border inspection and entering the restricted area. If it is a credit card, swipe it on the machine and the card information will be displayed. If it is confirmed, it will tell you that the money will be returned to this card in about ten working days, and finally a list will be printed out for you to follow up. In addition, those tax refund forms will not be taken away and can be checked at any time.

You must pay attention to the word "approval" on the typing list. If the voucher fails to pass the examination, you must go to the next counter for manual examination, otherwise you won't get a penny.

In addition, I feel that I don't support UnionPay's credit card. I brushed it several times and didn't recognize it. I changed my visa and immediately recognized it. I hope it's my card, but please pay attention. Soon after you come back, the money will be refunded to your credit card, which is very convenient.