What should I pay attention to when traveling to Singapore?

Pay attention to abide by the laws of Singapore. The punishment system in Singapore is very strict. Careless will be fined, serious will be punished (rattan punishment). Strictly keep the surrounding environment clean, don't spit everywhere, and don't throw food scraps in fast food restaurants. You can't leave it there to be cleaned up like in China, but put it on a plate and throw it into the trash can.

Pay attention to tipping when staying in a hotel, just 5- 10 Singapore dollars. If you don't tip, the room attendant won't clean the room, change the socket, and then make a budget, such as what you are going to buy, and then prepare Singapore dollars, because although Singapore can use RMB to shop, the price will be higher.

Lion City Singapore is a beautiful, orderly, safe and comfortable country for many students to study abroad. However, Singapore's strict legal system is also world-famous, and there are many stresses on customs and habits. International students, in particular, will be fined and may be punished if they are not careful when they first arrive in Singapore. Therefore, the experts studying in Singapore in Guangzhou Overseas Students Service Management Center remind you to know clearly the laws and customs of Singapore before going abroad, so as to integrate yourself into Singapore society as soon as possible.

In Singapore, some small details that we look ordinary will be severely punished in Singapore. Here are some common laws and regulations, please pay attention:

1. Language Singapore * * * uses four official languages-Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English. Malay is the national language. English is not only the administrative language, but also the medium language of schools and other educational institutions. Generally speaking, students in Singapore should learn a second language and cultivate the bilingual ability of future talents. ?

2.？ Social rules and regulations

Drugs: drug trafficking is punishable by death.

Smoking: Singapore strives to become a "smoke-free country"; If you smoke in a non-smoking public place, you will be fined up to S $2,000.

Garbage: The first offender who litters will be fined up to S $65,438+0,000, and the second offender will be fined up to S $2,000, and will be punished according to the reform-through-labour law. The sale of chewing gum is prohibited in Singapore.

Public Health: Smoking, eating, spitting and littering are prohibited when taking the subway or public transport, and offenders may be fined up to S $500 yuan.

Overstaying: According to the Singapore Immigration Law, overstayers will be fined up to 500 yuan. International students should pay attention to the validity period of social visit visa and student ID card. ?

Spitting may be fined up to S $500, or punished by the labor law, or both. Don't spit directly in the trash can, spit on paper, wrap it and throw it away. Pressing the subway alarm or emergency brake may result in a fine of up to S $5,000.

Failure to flush after going to the toilet may result in a fine of up to S $500, or a penalty stipulated by the labor law, or both. ?

Crossing the road may result in a minimum fine of S $50. Ignoring the fire may result in a fine of up to S $65,438+0,000, or a penalty stipulated in the Labor Law, or both. ?

Sneaking into the barracks may be killed on the spot. There are many military camps in Singapore, with obvious signs outside and separated by barbed wire.

Similarly, many embassies and government agencies also stipulate this. The penalty for bus evasion is the lightest, only to make up the difference and double the fare. A pirated CD 1000 Singapore dollar. As the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do", international students in Singapore should also respect local customs, so as to gain respect and love from others.

The following are some customs and etiquette with Singapore characteristics: automatic queuing If you want to choose the most common scenic spots in Singapore, long queues are definitely at the forefront. In any case, they always queue up early, automatically stand in a row, and rarely rob. Pay attention to your clothes. Pay attention to clothes on different occasions. The temperature in Singapore is very high all year round, but don't take off your coat in the street, it will be illegal and extremely unsightly. Pay attention to addressing Singaporeans and attach great importance to degrees and academic qualifications. Generally, the title is used as the suffix. For example, Professor XXX or something. Respect for Religious Habits Singapore is a country with religious freedom, but it is also a country sensitive to religious and anti-religious remarks, so it is best not to bring up religious topics in public. Pay attention to the habit of taking the bus or subway, and don't make any noise. When you take the bus, if you want to get off, you must ring the bell in advance to inform the driver.

3.？ Preparation before going abroad:

ID: You must have a valid international passport and entry visa before going abroad (you can change it into a student ID card after entering the country). ?

Currency carrying: Singapore has no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or traveler's checks, and major international credit cards can be used locally.

Before entering the country, students should bring a certain amount of cash for transportation, accommodation and food when they arrive. If you don't have new coins when you arrive, you can exchange them at the 24-hour bank at the airport or any legal and licensed money exchange office in the city.

4.？ Private goods

A) Some passport-sized photos.

B) light clothes suitable for tropical climate.

C) Camera, alarm clock, umbrella, bath towel and calculator.

D) Prohibit the entry of copies of books, drugs and copyright books.

5.？ Insurance Contract Students should purchase personal medical insurance while studying in Singapore. Pick-up arrangement: students can arrange relatives and friends or guarantors to pick up the plane at the airport. Please inform your flight number, arrival date and time in advance. Most Chinese in Singapore can speak English and Chinese. Please feel free to ask people around you for help when necessary. ?

6.？ Matters related to the Immigration Department:

Student Pass/Social Visit Visa: Every student with a social visit visa should change his student pass at the Immigration Bureau within two weeks after entering Singapore. The documents required for the change are:

1, social visit visa; ?

2. A valid passport;

3. School admission notice (provided by the school);

4. Physical examination certificate of Singapore hospital

5. A copy of the approval letter from the Immigration Bureau and the license fee, ***60 yuan Singapore dollars.

6.？ Address of Singapore Immigration Bureau: (near E2 Ravenda Subway Station) Singapore Immigration Bureau &; Registration Building 10, Kallang Road Singapore 208718 Tel: 0065-639 1-6 100 Guarantee: For China students studying in Singapore, according to the regulations of the Immigration Bureau, a Singaporean guarantor must pay S $5,000 to the Immigration Bureau after the student permit is approved. If students abide by the law and successfully complete their studies while studying abroad, the immigration department will refund this deposit after leaving the country. ?

7.？ International students with student ID cards must abide by the following provisions:

The sole purpose of students staying in Singapore is to study, and overstaying and permanent residence are prohibited without obtaining other permits;

2. It is forbidden to involve any activities that are inconsistent with the identity of the student permit holder;

3. It is forbidden to engage in any form of paid or unpaid work, any form of commercial and professional activities, or any activities that damage Singapore's social stability and national reputation;

4. The Drug Law prohibits smoking, hiding and selling any drugs;

5. It is forbidden to participate in any form of criminal activities;

6. It is forbidden to overstay after the student ID card expires; ?

7. Any violation of the above laws and regulations will result in the confiscation of the deposit of S $5,000 by the Immigration Bureau. ? Everyone needs to know. If you have any questions, please let me know.