SINGAPORE

The Republic of Singapore is an independent nation in Southeast Asia. Located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, separated only by the narrow Strait of Johor from the mainland, it is a prosperous nation whose people enjoy one of the highest standards of living in Asia. Singapore's resident population of over 4.2 million inhabitants is comprised of 77% Chinese, 14% Malay, 8% Indian and 1% others. Common languages English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. English is widely spoken. Sitting just about 110 km (70 mi) north of the equator, the nation has a tropical, wet climate: hot, humid, and rainy with little seasonal change. Annual average temperatures range from a high 28 degrees C (82 degrees F) to a low 23 degrees C (73 degrees F).

POPULATION

SENTOSA

Night Safari

Untitled Slide

SINGAPORE ZOO

SINGAPORE ZOO

SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDEN

Universal Studios Singapore

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE

Universal Studios Singapore

SHOPPING

• Orchard road
• Bras Bsah Road
• Marina Bay
• Changi Airport

GST
As a tourist in Singapore, you may claim a refund on the 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on your purchases made at participating retail shops before you leave Singapore. GST refund is applicable for purchases above SGD 100. A handling fee for the refund service will be deducted from the GST amount.

To be eligible for a GST refund under this scheme, you must satisfy all the following criteria:
• You are not a Singapore citizen or permanent resident of Singapore;
• You have not spent more than 365 days in Singapore in the last 24 months before the date of your purchase;
• You have not been, at any time, employed in Singapore in the past 6 months before the date of purchase;
• You are 16 years old or above at the time of purchase;
• You are not a member of the crew, of the aircraft or ship on which you are departing Singapore.

You may claim a refund of the GST charged on the goods purchased except for:
• Goods wholly or partly consumed in Singapore
• Goods exported for business or commercial purposes
• Goods that will be exported by freight
• Services such as accommodation in a hotel, hostel, boarding house, or similar establishments, car rental, tour charges.

ACCOMMODATION

Singapore Travel Information

• Money Matters
• Singapore Weather
• (No) Smoking

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