Climate
Climate:
Warm and fairly humid summer temperatures throughout the year (approximately 30ºC/86ºF during the day and 23ºC/74ºF in the evening). There is no distinct wet/dry season. Most rain falls during the northeast monsoon (November to January) and showers are usually sudden and heavy.
Required clothing:
Lightweight cottons and linens.
Airports
Changi (SIN) s 20km (12 miles) east of the city (travel time – 30 minutes). The Mass Rapid Transit train system operates from the airport to the city centre and trains depart every 12 minutes.
Singapore Changi Airport’s two terminals offer comprehensive facilities.
Departure tax: None.
Internal transportation: Road, rail and sea are the modes of transportation within Singapore.
Public Holidays 2005
Public Holidays 2005:
Jan 1 New years day.
Jan 23 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Feb 9-10 Chinese New year
Mar 25 Good Friday.
May 2 Labour Day.
May 23 Vesak (Birth of Buddha).
Aug 9 National Day
Nov 1 Diwali
Nov 3-5 Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan).
Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Passport/Visa
Passport
Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of departure required by all.
Visas
Required only by the following:
(a)* nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, China (PR), CIS, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Myanmar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Yemen and holders of Palestinian Authority passports;
(b) those holding Refugee Travel Documents issued by Middle Eastern countries;
(c) those holding Hong Kong Document of Identity cards, holders of a Macau SAR Travel Permit and Temporary Passports issued by the United Arab Emirates.
Capital: Singapore.
