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Singapore's safety score rose to 90/100 today, and all major government advisories remain at the lowest level 1/4. Keep in mind there is a global measles notice in effect.
Governments, one trip
What they're telling their own citizens about Singapore
The real score
The breakdown
See it from your perspective
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The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.
Don't do this
Laws that jail tourists
Interrogation rules
Police do not allow access to a lawyer until interrogations are finished. You have no right to silence and must answer all questions truthfully.
Prohibited public behaviors
Jay-walking, spitting, littering, and eating or drinking on public transport are illegal. These offenses carry heavy fines.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Global Measles
Vaccines
Recommended:
From people who've been there
Local know-how
Staying safe
- •Singapore is one of the safest major cities in the world by virtually any measure.
- •Crime: The Singapore Police Force is responsible for law enforcement throughout the country, and you can recognise police officers by their distinctive dark blue uniforms.
- •If you get arrested, Singaporean police have broader powers than their Western counterparts.
- •Singapore's squeaky cleanliness is achieved in part by its strict rules against activities that are tolerated in other countries.
Staying healthy
- •Tap water is safe for drinking with very high sanitation standards. The hot and humid climate means that drinking plenty of water is advisable.
- •Malaria is not an issue, but dengue fever is endemic to the region and there are occasional cases of Zika virus.
- •Medical care: The standard of medical care in Singapore is uniformly excellent, and Singapore is a popular destination for medical tourism and medical evacuations in the region.
- •For minor ailments, head down to the nearest suburban shopping mall or HDB shopping district and look for a general practitioner (GP), or do a search in SingHealth's comprehensive Find-a-doctor directory.
- •For urgent problems, head to a hospital emergency department or call 995 for an ambulance.
- •Raffles Hospital, Raffles Medical Group (near Bugis MRT station). . 585 North Bridge Road.…
Adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA — edited by travelers, not us.
Real talk
What travelers actually say
Singapore is effectively devoid of the typical street crime that plagues other major cities. Travelers report no specific concerns regarding violent crime or walking alone at night. The primary safety hurdle is not physical danger, but the rigid enforcement of customs regulations regarding prescription medication. If you are carrying controlled substances like Diazepam, you must have a written prescription from your doctor and keep the medication in its original packaging to avoid trouble with authorities. Beyond these bureaucratic requirements, the city is straightforward and safe for transit, provided you respect the local laws regarding what you bring across the border.
“I travelled through Singapore and Athens airport on my way here with no difficulties
— r/travel
“I’m currently waiting on a response from my GP to have a proper written prescription notice in case I need it for customs questioning
— r/travel
“will this be enough alongside keeping the tablets in their original packaging or will I need more evidence?
— r/travel
Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
C / G / M · 230V
Driving side
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Emergency
police: 999 / ambulance: 995 / fire: 995
Zoom in
One Singapore city on SKETCH.WORLD
Real, resident-submitted Numbeo crime data at the city level — the same national picture above, with crime swapped for what people who actually live there report.
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