What should you pay attention to when traveling to Singapore?

Pay attention to abide by the laws of Singapore. The punishment system in Singapore is very severe. If you are not careful, you will be fined. In serious cases, you will be tortured (cane torture). Strictly maintain the hygiene of the environment around you. Do not spit and eat. Do not throw away leftover food residues. After eating in a fast food restaurant, you cannot leave it there for others to clean up like in China. You should put it on the dinner plate and throw it into the trash can;

Be sure to tip when staying in a hotel. , 5-10 Singapore dollars is enough. The room attendant will not clean the room without tipping. Please provide the converter socket for you. Then you need to make a budget. For example, if you plan to buy something, prepare Singapore dollars later, because although Singapore can Shopping in RMB, but the price will be relatively high.

With beautiful environment, orderly order, safety and comfort, Singapore, the Lion City, is the most desirable country for many students to study abroad. However, Singapore's legal system is also famous around the world for its strictness, and it also has many particularities in its customs and etiquette. Especially international students, if they are not careful when they first arrive in Singapore, they will be fined and may be punished with criminal laws. Therefore, experts studying abroad in Singapore from the Guangzhou Overseas Students Service Management Center remind everyone to understand Singapore’s laws, customs and etiquette clearly before going abroad, so that you can integrate into Singaporean society as soon as possible.

In Singapore, some small details that seem very ordinary to us will be severely punished in Singapore. Here we list some common laws and regulations as follows. Please be sure to abide by them:

1.? Language Singapore uses 4 official languages ??- Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English. Malay is the national language. English is not only the administrative language but also the medium in schools and other educational institutions. Students in Singapore generally need to learn a second language to develop the bilingual skills of future talents. ?

2.? Social regulations

Drugs: Drug trafficking can be punished by death.

Smoking: Singapore strives to become a "smoking-free country"; if you smoke in a non-smoking public place, you will be fined up to S$2,000.

Garbage: First-time offenders found guilty of littering will be fined up to S$1,000. Repeat offenders will be fined up to S$2,000 and will be punished under the Labor Correction Act. The sale of chewing gum is banned in Singapore.

Public health: Smoking, eating, spitting, and littering are prohibited when taking the subway or public transportation. Violators may be fined up to S$500.

Overstay: Under the Singapore Immigration Act, overstayers will be subject to a penalty of up to S$500. Overseas students should pay attention to the validity period of social visit visas and student passes. ?

Spitting may result in a fine of up to S$500 or penalties under the Labor Act, or both. You are not allowed to spit directly into the trash can. You must spit on paper and wrap it before throwing it away. Failure to press the subway warning bell or emergency brake may result in a fine of up to S$5,000.

Failure to flush the toilet after using the toilet may result in a fine of up to S$500 or penalties under the Labor Act, or both. ?

Crossing may result in a minimum fine of S$50. Failure to press the fire alarm may result in a fine of up to S$1,000 or penalties under the Labor Act, or both. ?

If you enter the military camp secretly, you may be shot dead on the spot. There are many military camps in Singapore scattered in various places, with obvious signs outside and separated by barbed wire fences.

Similarly, many embassies and government agencies have such regulations. The penalty for bus fare evasion is the lightest, which is to make up the difference and double the fare. Pirated CDs: S$1,000 each. Customs and Etiquette You Must Know As the saying goes, “When in the country, do as the Romans do.” International students in Singapore should also respect local customs so that they can be respected and loved by others.

The following are some customs and etiquette that are more characteristic of Singapore: Automatic queuing If we choose the most common sight in Singapore, the long queue will definitely be at the top. No matter what, they always line up early and wait in line, automatically standing in a row, and rarely crowding in. Pay Attention to Clothing Pay attention to clothing for different occasions. The temperature in Singapore is very high all year round, but you must not take off your shirt on the street. Firstly, it is against the law, and secondly, it is extremely unsightly. Pay attention to the title: Singaporeans take degrees, qualifications, etc. very seriously. They are usually suffixed by a job title. For example, Professor XX, etc. Respect religious habits. Singapore is a country with religious freedom, but it is also a country that is very sensitive to religious and anti-religious speeches, so it is best not to bring up religious topics in public. Pay attention to your riding habits. When taking the bus, bus or subway, avoid making loud noises. When taking a bus, if you want to get off the bus, you must ring the bell in advance to notify the driver.

3.? Preparation before going abroad:

Identity document: Before going abroad, you must have a valid international passport and entry visa (can be converted into a student pass after entry). ?

Currency portability: Singapore has no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or traveler's checks, and all major international credit cards can be used locally.

Before entering the country, students should bring a certain amount of cash to prepare for transportation, accommodation and food needs upon arrival.

If you do not have new currency when you arrive, you can exchange it at the 24-hour bank at the airport or any legally licensed money changer in the city.

4.? Personal belongings

a) Several passport size photos.

b) Lightweight clothing suitable for tropical climates.

c) Camera, alarm clock, umbrella, bath towel, calculator.

d) Banned books, drugs and copies of copyrighted books are prohibited from entering the country.

5.? Insurance contract Students should purchase personal medical insurance while studying in Singapore. Airport pick-up arrangements: Students can arrange for relatives, friends or guarantors to pick them up at the airport in person. Please inform your flight number, arrival date and time in advance. Most Chinese in Singapore can speak English and Chinese. Please feel free to ask the people around you for help when you need it. ?

6.? Matters related to the Immigration Department:

Student Pass/Social Visit Visa: Every student who enters with a social visit visa should apply for a visa within two days after entering Singapore. Within a week, go to the Immigration Department to go through the procedures for converting your student pass. The necessary documents for the conversion procedures are:

1. Social visit visa;?

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3. School admission notice (provided by the school);

4. Physical examination certificate from Singapore Hospital

5. Copy and accurate copy of the approval letter from the Immigration Department Certificate fee, ***60 Singapore dollars.

6.? The address of the Singapore Immigration Department: (near E2 Lavendar MRT station) Singapore Immigration & Registration Building 10, Kallang Road Singapore 208718 The contact number of the Immigration Department: 0065-6391-6100 Security deposit : Chinese students who come to study in Singapore, according to the regulations of the Immigration Department: after the student pass is approved, the Singaporean guarantor must pay 5,000 Singapore dollars as a guarantee to the Immigration Department. If the students abide by the law during their study abroad, After successfully completing your studies and leaving the country, the Immigration Department will refund this deposit. ?

7.? Overseas students holding student passes must abide by the following regulations:

The only purpose of students’ residence in Singapore is to study, without obtaining other passes. , overstaying and permanent residence are prohibited;

2. It is prohibited to engage in any activities that are inconsistent with the status of student pass holders;

3. It is prohibited to engage in any form of paid or unpaid work It is forbidden to engage in salaried work, and any form of commercial or professional activities or any activities that are detrimental to Singapore’s social stability and national reputation is prohibited;

4. It is prohibited to take, hide or traffic any substance that is regulated by the Drug Act. Any drugs;

5. It is prohibited to be involved in any form of criminal activities;

6. It is prohibited to overstay after the student pass expires;?

7. Any violation of the above laws and regulations will result in the SGD 5,000 security deposit being confiscated by the Immigration Department. ?You all need to know about it. If you have any questions, please contact me.