Submit the free SG Arrival Card online in the days before you land; use the official ICA site or app only.
Tap to ride
Contactless Visa and Mastercard cards and phone wallets work on the MRT and buses; an EZ-Link card is the alternative.
Rain plan
Pack a compact umbrella or light raincoat; showers usually pass within an hour or two.
No adaptor from Kuwait
Singapore uses the same three-pin (type G) plug as Kuwait.
Tap water is safe
Refill bottles anywhere; it keeps family costs down.
Rules are enforced
No eating or drinking on the MRT, no littering and no jaywalking. Fines are real.
No vapes
E-cigarettes are illegal to bring in, buy or use, with heavy penalties.
Tipping
Not expected. Many restaurants add a service charge to the bill.
Book attractions online
Online tickets are often cheaper and guarantee entry in holiday weeks.
Cool indoors
Malls, trains and cinemas are cold; pack a light layer for everyone.
Ride-hailing
Grab and metered taxis are plentiful; queues build in heavy rain, so leave extra time.
Stay connected
Buy a tourist SIM or eSIM at Changi; free Wi-Fi is common in malls and museums.
Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world. Respect its laws on drugs, vaping and public behaviour, and check entry rules for your passport before you travel.