Singapore Destination Specialist

All you need to know

• 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

• Do I need a Visa to enter Singapore?

  You will need a visa to enter Singapore if you are holding a travel document issued by India. However, please note that holders of diplomatic, official and service passports do not need a visa for entry.
  For more information, check this URL - https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Services/Visitors/Visa-Information

• Do I need to buy insurance for my event?

  For the purpose of the Event, the event organiser shall at its own cost and expense maintain and/or cause to be maintained insurance policy(ies) with an insurance company duly licensed in Singapore or an international insurance company acceptable to the venue owner (aka “Licensor”)

• What kind of Support is there from Destination Singapore?

  • Introduction to local partners & suppliers
  • Host site inspections
  • Assist to explore marketing or publicity channels
  • Website listing of the event on visitsingapore.com/mice
  • Provide collaterals & souvenirs for foreign attendees
  • Provide materials for bid proposals
  • Provide financial support (BEIS and STARS) and program enhancement (SMAP and INSPIRE)
• 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.

• Spoken Languages in Singapore

  You will be able to speak English to Singaporeans, most of whom are fluent in it. Many Singaporeans also speak an additional language, usually Mandarin Chinese, Malay or Tamil.