# Singapore

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- ISO code: SG
- Currency: Singapore Dollar
- Language: English
- Timezone: SGT (UTC+8)

## Overview

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country in Southeast Asia. It is the world's largest and most populous city-state, with a territory consisting of a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along with the State of Johor in Malaysia to the north.

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## Healthcare system

Healthcare in Singapore is under the purview of the Ministry of Health of the Government of Singapore. It mainly consists of a government-run publicly funded universal healthcare system as well as a significant private healthcare sector. Financing of healthcare costs is done through a mixture of direct government subsidies, compulsory comprehensive savings, national healthcare insurance, and cost-sharing.

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## Practical info

US citizens can enter Singapore without a visa for stays of 90 days or less; passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure, with one blank page per stamp. All arrivals, including children, must submit the free Singapore Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration no more than three days before entry, via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority website. Travellers should carry their passport at all times, as they may be taken in for questioning without it. Singapore imposes severe consequences for drug-related crimes: evidence of drug use in a traveller's system on arrival or in transit will lead to refusal of entry or arrest. It is also illegal to possess, purchase or use vapes and e-cigarettes. The stated maximum for currency on entry and exit is 20,000 Singapore Dollars (approximately US$15,500). Emergency numbers are 999 for police and 995 for ambulance and fire, and medical care is available in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.

## Emergency numbers

- **Police:** 999
- **Medical / Ambulance:** 995
- **Fire:** 995

## Medical malpractice framework

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- Patient rights reference: https://www.moh.gov.sg/policies-and-legislation/patient-charter

## FAQs

### Do I need a visa to visit Singapore for medical treatment?

According to the US State Department, no visa is required for US citizens for stays of 90 days or less. Passports must have at least six months' validity beyond the date of departure and one blank page available per stamp. The 90-day figure is reported for US passport holders; travellers of other nationalities should confirm the entry requirements that apply to them before making arrangements.

### What must I complete before arriving in Singapore?

All travellers, including children, must submit the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) with Electronic Health Declaration no more than three days before entering Singapore. Submission is free and is made through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority website at ica.gov.sg. Once in Singapore, travellers should always carry their passport, as they may be taken in for questioning if they do not have it with them.

### Who regulates medical practice in Singapore?

The Singapore Medical Council is the medical regulator; information is available at healthprofessionals.gov.sg. The Ministry of Health publishes a Patients' Charter, the national patient-rights reference, at moh.gov.sg. Medical care in Singapore is available in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, and the local currency is the Singapore Dollar (SGD).

### Are there local laws medical travellers should be aware of?

Singapore imposes severe consequences for drug-related crimes: evidence of drug use in your system on arrival or in transit will lead to refusal of entry or arrest. It is also illegal to possess, purchase or use vapes and e-cigarettes. Travellers are subject to local laws while abroad, and their own government cannot guarantee release if they are detained or arrested.

### What are the emergency numbers in Singapore?

Dial 999 for the police and 995 for an ambulance or the fire service. Singapore is on Singapore Standard Time (UTC+8) and does not observe daylight saving time. US citizens needing consular assistance can contact the US Embassy at 27 Napier Road, Singapore 258508, on +65-6476-9100, including after hours.

## Sources

- [CIA World Factbook — Singapore](https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/singapore/) — US Central Intelligence Agency (accessed 2026-07-05)