Travel Insurance for Singapore from India

Location / Language of Singapore

Singapore's territory consists of one main island along with 62 other islets and it is spread over a relatively small area of 720 sq km, with a population of around 6 million. The country is known for its transition from a developing to a developed one in a single generation under the leadership of its founder Lee Kuan Yew. Since it is a city state, Singapore does not have a separate capital.

The single national language of Singapore is Malay, which plays a symbolic role, as Malays are constitutionally recognized as the indigenous peoples of Singapore.

Visa Requirements / Currency (please note these procedures / exchange rates can changed from time to time…please get an update from the embassy prior to travel)

Indian nationals (Passport Holders) are required to apply for visa to enter Singapore. Indian nationals holding official and diplomatic passports are exempted from the entry visa requirement.

Top 10 tourist attractions in Singapore

1. Marina Bay -  The famous Marina Bay is the most spectacular side of the city with buildings like the Casino, the Science Museum and many shopping, nightlife and dining options.
2. Universal Studios –  The Universal Studios of Singapore has above 20 tourist spots in the themed zones comprising the lost World, New York, Ancient Egypt, Madagascar, Hollywood, and Far Far Away.
3. The Merlion – The Merlion is actually more than a statue. It’s Singapore’s mythical symbol.
4. Singapore Flyer - The Singapore Flyer is the largest observation wheel in the world. Constructed over a three-level terminal building, the Flyer is 165 meters high and 150 meters in diameter, and travels at 0.21m per second.
5. Night Safari –  It is a leading conservation and research centre in Asia which offers a unique glimpse into the nocturnal animal kingdom, with above 1,000 animals and 59 exhibits which are seen worldwide.
6. Garden by the Bay –  Garden by the Bay is constructed on the reclaimed place in central Singapore and comprises 3 gardens: Bay East, Bay Central and Bay South with the biggest garden, showcasing the tropical horticulture in a 160 feet dominating landscape.
7. Clarke Quay -  This amazing riverside development is full of bustling restaurants and bars, pumping nightclubs and boutiques, which attracts a steady stream of tourists. 
8. Raffles Hotel -  This splendid colonial-style hotel has a long history which dates back to 1887 and has become the most important landmarks of Singapore.
9. Chinatown -  Chinatown is another magnificent icon of Singapore; famous for shopping, to view all types of essential attractions and experiencing the authentic Chinese food.
10. Little India –  Situated in the east of the Singapore River, north of Kampong Glam, one can experience exquisite Indian aromas from the restaurants, family kitchens and shops which sell all types of Indian materials.

Things you must do in Singapore

1. Walk through Botanical Gardens – One of the Singapore’s largest green spaces, complete with the world’s most extensive orchid garden, it has a dense patch of ancient rainforest that predates the Gardens; it’s home to 314 species of plants, half of them rare.
2. Visit S.E.A Aquarium –  Located at the Sentosa Island, the world’s largest aquarium, with 49 marine habitats and over 100,000 sea creatures.
3. Take the Singapore River Cruise –  When Singapore’s skyline is beautifully lit up, these 40-minute cruises run every 15-20 minutes between the iconic structures of Marina Bay and the vibrant nightlife of Clarke Quay.
4. Go on Museum Tours – Check out the National Museum of Singapore, Peranakan and Asian Civilisations Museum.
5. Hike around Mt Faber Park and Southern Ridges -  One of Singapore’s oldest parks, Mt Faber is the city’s second highest hill, covered in secondary rainforest and part of Southern Ridges.

Food on the Plate

Singaporean cuisine is diverse and contains elements derived from several ethnic groups, as a result of its history as a seaport with a large immigrant population. Influences include the cuisines of the native Malays, the largest ethnic group, the Chinese and the third largest ethnic group, the Indians as well as Indonesian, Peranakan and Western traditions.

Singaporean food delicacies one must try include:

• Hainanese Chicken Rice - steamed chicken served with rice cooked in chicken stock.
• Chilli Crab - Hard-shell crabs cooked in semi-thick gravy with a tomato chilli base.
• Laksa - Rice noodles in spicy coconut curry soup with shrimp, fish cakes, egg and chicken meat.
• Char Kuay Teow – Broad white noodles fried with black Soya sauce, bean sprouts, fish cake, clams and Chinese sausage.
• Hokkien Prawn Mee - Stir-fried Hokkien noodles with prawns, slices of chicken or pork, squid and fish cake, seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar and chili.