Singapore Destination Specialist

All you need to know

• Can I get Free Public Wi-Fi?

  WiFi hotspots are also widely available at various public areas and businesses across the island. Here are some options.
  Wireless@SG - This is a free public WiFi service across Singapore, with hotspots available at many locations, from malls and museums, to MRT stations and public libraries.
  Changi Airport - Free WiFi service is available in the public and transit areas of Changi Airport with #WiFi@Changi.
  Shopping Malls - Free WiFi service is offered and available for login at some shopping malls, restaurants and cafes in Singapore.
  

• Do I need to pay taxes (GST-Goods & Services Tax) when bringing in goods for my event?

  GST will need to be paid if items are commercial goods. Custom officers on duty will ascertain upon entry if they are considered ‘commercial goods’. For more information on GST, visit the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore website.

• What kind of licenses are required, and how do I apply for the required licenses?

  Please refer to license & permit for the licensing authorities to apply with for various activities you plan to undertake.

• Update on COVID-19 Situation in Singapore

  Singapore is amongst the countries that perform the highest number of tests per million population. As of the date of publishing , 99% of the total confirmed cases have been discharged. Singapore has one of the world’s lowest fatality COVID-19 and ICU admission rate. Note: We will update the % and date as we move along.
  Singapore ranks 4th safest place for COVID-19 by Deep Knowledge Group.
  Singapore has a 3-phased approach to resume activities safely post “circuit-breaker” (Singapore’s version of restricted activities).
  

  PHASE 1	Gradual Re-opening of Some Activities (since 2nd June 2020) Singapore is progressively reopening economy in safe and sustainable manner
  PHASE 2	Safe Transition (since 19 June 2020) Almost the entire economy is expected to re-open, subject to safe management measures being in place. This includes: • Retail • F&B • Health & Wellness • Sports • Social gatherings and family visits • Attractions (operating @ 55% capacity) • Entertainment venues (later stage of Phase 2) • Safe resumption of MICE events
  PHASE 3	Safe Nation The new normal before a vaccine or treatment is developed. Seniors will also be allowed to resume day-to-day activities with safe distancing measures in place.

• SG Clean

  This is Singapore’s national mark of excellence for environmental public hygiene to rally businesses and the public to uphold good sanitisation standards and hygiene practices.
  More than 20,000 tourism and lifestyle premises have been certified and issued with the SG Clean Quality Mark, including MICE facilities such as: • Marina Bay Sand & Convention Centre • Singapore Expo • Resorts World Convention Centre • Suntec Singapore Convention Centre

• Update on COVID-19 Situation in Singapore

  COVID-19 UPDATE

  Singapore’s borders are now reopening gradually to allow safe travel in limited numbers, with the necessary safeguards in place to ensure public health considerations are addressed. For more information, click here