Travel Advisory
Please check your government's official travel advisory before departure. Situations can change rapidly.
Safety Level
Official risk level and travel advisories
Singapore is one of the safest countries in the world, with very low crime and excellent public order. Normal precautions are enough.
- Overall
- Very safe; low violent crime
- Laws
- Strict; heavy fines and severe drug penalties
- Emergencies
- 999 police, 995 ambulance/fire
- Obey local rules strictly (no littering, no smoking outside zones)
Danger Zones & Areas to Avoid
Regions with poor security or restricted access
There are no no-go areas in Singapore. The whole island is safe for tourists day and night, including public transport.
- No-go zones
- None for tourists
- Night
- Safe to walk and use transit
- Nightlife
- Normal care with drinks/valuables
- Keep an eye on belongings in crowded tourist spots
Natural Disaster Risks
Earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and other hazards
Singapore has no earthquakes, typhoons or volcanoes. The main issues are heavy tropical downpours, flash floods and occasional transboundary haze.
- Climate
- Hot, humid year-round; sudden rain
- Flooding
- Brief flash floods after storms
- Haze
- Possible in dry months; check NEA
- Carry an umbrella; check weather.gov.sg forecasts
Health & Disease Risks
Endemic diseases and hygiene concerns
Healthcare is world-class but expensive without insurance. Tap water is safe to drink. The main local risk is mosquito-borne dengue.
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Dengue
- Year-round; use repellent
- Healthcare
- Excellent but costly; insure
- Keep routine vaccines up to date; heat and humidity are intense
Crime & Scam Trends
Common crimes and scams targeting tourists
Street crime is rare. The bigger risk is online and phone scams (fake officials, parcel, investment). Petty theft can occur in crowds.
- Street crime
- Very low
- Scams
- Phone/online scams common
- Help
- Anti-Scam Helpline 1799
- Never share OTPs or bank details; verify via official channels
Political Situation & Protests
Political instability and potential demonstrations
Singapore is politically stable with strong institutions. Public protests are tightly regulated; do not join unauthorised gatherings.
- Stability
- Very stable
- Protests
- Restricted; permits required
- Advice
- Avoid unauthorised demonstrations
- Speaking on sensitive public issues can be regulated
Local Laws & Prohibitions
Important local laws and penalties for travelers
Laws are strict and strictly enforced. Drug trafficking carries the death penalty and even personal use is severely punished. Vaping, chewing gum import, littering and jaywalking bring heavy fines.
- Drugs
- Zero tolerance; trafficking = death penalty
- Vaping
- E-cigarettes illegal to use/possess
- Fines
- Littering, spitting, smoking outside zones
- Chewing gum import is banned; smoke only in designated areas
Emergency Contacts
Police, ambulance, and fire department numbers
Dial 999 for police and 995 for ambulance and fire (SCDF). These reach English-speaking operators.
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance/Fire
- 995 (SCDF)
- Anti-Scam
- 1799
- Police hotline 1800-255-0000; non-emergency ambulance 1777
Embassy & Consulate Info
Location and contact details of your embassy
No embassy or consulate information is available for your selected nationality in this country.
Travel Insurance
Recommended coverage and tips for choosing a policy
Medical care is excellent but expensive for visitors. Get travel insurance with strong medical and evacuation cover before you go.
- Why
- Hospital bills can be very high
- Cover
- Medical + evacuation + baggage
- Proof
- Carry policy number and hotline
- Check that adventure activities and pre-existing conditions are covered