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Credit and debit cards are widely accepted across Singapore’s urban and tourist areas. However, it’s important to always travel with cash currency, as card payments can’t always be relied on and often aren’t accepted, or incur fees, charges and unfavourable exchange rates. If you’re planning to shop in markets, visit more isolated areas or tip, you’ll need cash on hand.

How much you spend on food, travel, and entertainment in Singapore will largely depend on where you are.

Generally, you can expect to pay:

• S$12 (£7.11) for a basic meal
• S$1.50 (£0.89) for a bottle of water
• S$6.10 (3.61£) for a regular cappuccino
• S$2 (£1.18) for a one-way ticket with local transport

If you’re visiting Singapore on a budget, you might want to avoid hotels and restaurants in the affluent area of Marina Bay. Instead, look for hotels in more affordable areas like Bukit Panjang and Punggol. For food, take advantage of traditional cuisine in local markets or explore one of Singapore’s many hawker centres.

Besides the Singapore Dollar, you’ll also usually be able to use the Brunei Dollar as legal tender in Singapore. US Dollars may be accepted in some major hotels or tourist hotspots, but this shouldn’t be relied on.

If you’re a UK citizen and you’re staying in Singapore for fewer than 90 days, you won’t need a visa. However, you will need to complete an SG Arrival Card up to three days before your arrival. You can fill this card out online, and you’ll need to enter your travel details and health information.

If you want to earn some money in Singapore, you’ll need to apply for a work visa. The process can vary depending on the type of work you want to do, and can take anywhere from 7 days to 6 weeks to complete.

You should always research the most up to date visa guidelines before planning a trip.

Other passport holders should check the entry requirements with your country’s embassy.

If you’re a UK citizen and planning to stay in Singapore for fewer than 90 days, you won’t need a visa but will need to complete an SG Arrival Card up to three days before your arrival. You can fill this card out online, and you’ll need to enter your travel details and health information.

If you want to earn money in Singapore, you’ll need to apply for a work visa. 

You should always research the most up to date visa guidelines before planning a trip. Other passport holders should check the entry requirements with your country’s embassy.

Tipping isn’t customary in Singapore, so you don’t have to worry about looking for change once you’ve finished a meal or taxi ride.

Most restaurants in Singapore will add a 10% service charge to your bill, and you won’t need to pay anything extra.

If you do want to tip your waiting staff, anywhere between 5% and 10% is acceptable.

Singapore is a diverse country, and you can expect to hear many different languages. Malay is the national language, but English is often used as a common language.

Singapore has four official languages:

• Malay
• English
• Mandarin
• Tamil

Many Singaporeans also speak Singlish, an English-based creole language with influences from Malay, Tamil, and Chinese dialects.

Singapore takes pride in its cleanliness and littering is strictly prohibited (penalties can include fines or community service). When visiting Singapore, be sure to dispose of your rubbish responsibly and respect local laws.

You can also visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for the latest government travel advice for Singapore.

Singapore has a tropical climate, meaning it’s hot and humid all year round.

If you visit at the start of the year, you can take part in Chinese New Year. One of Singapore’s biggest festivals, the streets of Chinatown come alive with colourful decorations, traditional dances and Lunar New Year snacks.

If you plan to visit in the autumn, you’ll be able to take part in the Hindu festival of Diwali (the Festival of Lights). Little India will be lit up with vibrant lights, and you’ll be able to watch cultural performances and try Indian sweets.