Singapore Travel Guide for Indian Visitors: Everything You Need to Know (2026)

Specially optimized for applicants in the Delhi NCR region including Gurgaon and Noida, our process ensures that your application meets the highest standards. Singapore is one of the most Indian-friendly destinations in Southeast Asia. From the aromatic curries of Little India on Serangoon Road to world-class modern infrastructure, the Lion City offers a seamlessly comfortable yet profoundly international travel experience for Indian visitors.

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Before You Fly: The SG Arrival Card (Mandatory)

Within 72 hours before your arrival in Singapore, every visitor must complete the electronic SG Arrival Card (SGAC) — Singapore's digital customs and health declaration system. Failure to complete it before landing results in delays at immigration.

• Free of charge — available at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/
• Requires your passport number, flight details, and accommodation address
• You receive a QR code confirmation on email — keep it handy
• Separate SGAC required for each member of your travel group

Currency & Money: What Indians Need to Know

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

1 SGD ≈ ₹62–65 INR (fluctuates daily). Singapore operates as a near-cashless society — almost all restaurants, malls, taxis, and shops accept contactless international credit cards (Visa/Mastercard). However, Hawker Centres (the beloved open-air food courts) often require cash.

• Carry SGD 100–200 in cash for Hawker Centres and small vendors
• Use a zero-markup forex card (Wise, Niyo, or IDFC Forex) for ATM withdrawals
• Exchange INR to SGD at any approved money changer inside the MRT stations
• Airport money changers charge higher rates — exchange a smaller amount there and get better rates at city changers

Getting Around: The MRT System

The World's Best Metro

Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is world-class — fully air-conditioned, punctual, and connected to all major tourist zones. The MRT directly connects Changi Airport (CTE/EWL lines) to Orchard Road, Marina Bay, Little India, and Jurong East in under 45 minutes.

• Use an EZ-Link card (buy at any MRT station for SGD 12 including SGD 7 stored value)
• Alternatively, tap your international Visa/Mastercard contactless at the gantry
• Avoid taxis and ride-hails unless absolutely necessary — they are 4–6× more expensive
• Grab (Singapore's equivalent of Ola) is available if you need private transport

The Laws You MUST Know

Singapore is Not India — Fines Are Enforced Instantly

• Chewing gum is illegal to import, sell, or consume. (SGD 500 fine)
• Littering: SGD 300 fine for the first offence
• Eating or drinking on the MRT: SGD 500 fine
• Jaywalking across a road within 50 metres of a zebra crossing: SGD 20–50 fine
• Smoking outside designated smoking zones: SGD 200 fine
• Durian fruit is banned from all hotels, public transport, and taxis

Singapore's fines are strictly enforced even for tourists. The laws are clearly posted at all public venues — no exceptions are made.

Top Experiences Indian Visitors Love

• Gardens by the Bay — Walk through the Supertree Grove and Cloud Forest at night
• Little India & Serangoon Road — Authentic South Indian and North Indian restaurants, temples, and textile shopping
• Clarke Quay — Riverside dining and nightlife hub; perfect for a Saturday evening
• Mustafa Centre (Little India) — 24-hour mega store famous among Indian tourists for electronics, groceries, and gold
• Sentosa Island — Universal Studios Singapore, beach clubs, and the S.E.A. Aquarium
• Bugis Street — Open-air market for affordable clothing and accessories

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