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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Singapore
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Singapore
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- Singapore - Consular Information Sheet
- November 13, 1992
-
- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 30 Hill Street,
- Singapore 0617; the mailing address is American Embassy Singapore,
- FPO AP 96534; telephone (65) 338-0251.
-
- Country Description: Singapore is a small, highly developed
- parliamentary democracy. Tourist facilities are modern and widely
- available.
-
- Entry Requirements: Passports and onward/return tickets are
- required. Visas are not required for tourist/business stays of up
- to two weeks. For additional information, travelers can contact the
- Embassy of Singapore, 1824 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, tel.
- (202) 667-7555.
-
- Medical Facilities: Medical facilities and services are good and
- widely available in Singapore. Doctors and hospitals may expect
- immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance
- is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical
- insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved useful. The
- international travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease Control
- can be reached at (404) 332-4559 for additional useful health
- information.
-
- Information on Crime: Major crimes against tourists are uncommon.
- Petty crimes such as pickpocketing do occur in tourist areas.
- Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal
- security while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of
- State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad". It is available from the
- Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government printing Office,
- Washington, D.C. 20402.
-
- Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail
- sentences and fines. Singapore has a mandatory death penalty for
- many narcotics offenses.
-
- Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy can
- obtain updated information on travel and security within the country.
-
- No. 92-112
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