Local Information
Recommended Accommodation
1) PARKROYAL on Beach Road
Address: 7500 Beach Rd, Singapore 199591
Nestled by Singapore’s city centre, PARKROYAL on Beach Road is a renowned upscale hotel that lets you relax with great comfort. The hotel is located 450 meters from Bugis train station and just two stops from Bayfront station, the conference venue. The journey typically takes around 20 minutes.
Room rates: Deluxe Room (Single): $250++ (before 10% service & 9% GST) Excluding Breakfast
Reservations: Please use the following link with preferential rates only for conference participants https://book.passkey.com/e/51098604
2) Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen
Address: 170 Bencoolen St, Singapore 189657
Stay at the newly refurbished 4-star ibis Singapore on Bencoolen, where shopping, dining, and cultural experiences are just steps away in the heart of the city. The hotel is located 350 meters from Rocher train station and just three stops from Bayfront station, the conference venue. The journey typically takes around 15 minutes.
Room rates: Superior room (Single/double): $170.50+ (before 9% GST) Excluding Breakfast
Reservations: Please email H6657@accor.com and indicate the name of the event under NUS to receive the preferential rates only for conference
Visa Information
Check if You Need a Visa
If you hold a passport issued by one of the countries or places listed below, you will require a valid Singapore entry visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore.
Afghanistan | Georgia | Lebanon | Somalia | Uzbekistan |
Algeria | India | Libya | South Sudan | Yemen |
Armenia | Iran | Mali | Sudan |
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Azerbaijan | Iraq | Moldova | Syria |
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Bangladesh | Jordan | Morocco | Tajikistan |
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Belarus | Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Tunisia |
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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea | Kosovo | Pakistan | Turkmenistan |
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Egypt | Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Ukraine |
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You may submit visa application :
- Through an authorised visa agent appointed by the Singapore Overseas Mission; or
- At the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission
An invitation letter can be requested here. Invitation letters will only be issued for fully registered conference delegates.
For more information, please go to https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements
All travellers are required to submit the SG Arrival Card within 3 working days (including the day of arrival) before arriving in Singapore,
Travellers who failed to submit SGAC may be denied entry to Singapore. The SG Arrival Card is not a visa.
Getting Around
Singapore’s public transport system is a modern, efficient, and extensive network of trains (MRT) and buses. Passengers can pay fares using a contactless EZ-Link card, (available at MRT Stations), a Singapore Tourist Pass for unlimited travel, or by tapping a contactless credit card. Foreign bank cards might have additional admin charges.
For car hailing services, you can use Grab, Gojek or Tada apps to hail a ride in Singapore. Uber is unavailable in Singapore.
Good to Know
Official Language in Singapore: English.
The Singapore dollar (SGD) is the official currency of Singapore.
While credit/debit cards can be used widely, most food courts might only take cash. Use a money exchange at the airport or ATM at train stations.
ATM fees vary depending on the foreign bank and your home bank.
Tipping is not practiced in Singapore.
For SIM Card, you can buy local prepaid SIM/eSIM at airport or convenient stores with your passport.
Singapore’s climate is tropical, featuring high temperatures and humidity year-round, with high rainfall.
Daily temperatures average between 28°C and 30°C, and relative humidity typically stays around 75% or higher.
Emergency numbers in Singapore: – Ambulance: 995, Police: 999
Sponsors
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