Welcome to Singapore, a vibrant city-state where modernity meets tradition. As you prepare for the ISAPS Olympiad World Congress 2025, please make sure you read the essential travel information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.
Singapore is the first in the global ranking for ease of visa requirements with few visa restrictions.
Approximately 160 nationalities do not require a visa to enter, and those who do have a processing time of 1 to 3 working days after submitting the application.
The countries listed below need a VISA to enter Singapore:
| Afghanistan | Algeria |
| Armenia | Azerbaijan |
| Bangladesh | Belarus |
| Democratic People’s Republic of Korea | Egypt |
| Georgia | India |
| Iran | Iraq |
| Jordan | Kazakhstan |
| Kosovo | Kyrgyzstan |
| Lebanon | Libya |
| Mali | Moldova |
| Morocco | Nigeria |
| Pakistan | People’s Republic of China (PRC) |
| Russia | Saudi Arabia |
| Somalia | Sudan |
| Syria | Tajikistan |
| Tunisia | Turkmenistan |
| Ukraine | Uzbekistan |
| Yemen |
Ensure you check visa requirements and entry regulations tailored to your nationality. To determine if you need a visa or to apply for one, please refer to the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website, where you can find a list of countries that require a visa to enter Singapore.
Delegates needing a VISA to enter Singapore can request theirs at:
An electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) will be issued to all foreign visitors arriving in Singapore via air, through email instead of stamps on the passport. The e-Pass contains details of the VISA granted, including the maximum number of days of stay and the last day you're allowed in Singapore.
For more information please visit the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA)
If you need a VISA, you can request an invitation letter to ISAPS, by emailing registrar@isaps.org
Please refer to the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website for more information.
The only official channel to submit the SG Arrival Card is www.ica.gov.sg.
Beware of any other website providing paid services to assist travelers with their SG Arrival Card with electronic Health Declarations.
Please visit the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority website for a list of scam websites.
If you have visited countries with yellow fever risk in the six days before arriving in Singapore, you must show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to the immigration officer. Travelers without this certificate, including those ineligible for the vaccine, may face quarantine for up to six days under Section 31 of the Infectious Disease Act. Non-residents who refuse quarantine will be turned away and returned to their country of origin or last connection city.
The vaccination certificate is valid from 10 days after vaccination and lasts for life.
Consult your doctor about the vaccine and refer to the Singapore Ministry of Health website for more details.
Visit the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority website for information about the countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission and the Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
Make the most of the exclusive discounts and special offers provided by organizations in Singapore for the ISAPS Olympiad World Congress 2025.
ISAPS 2025 delegates can enjoy a 40% discount on all Meet & Greet services & land transfer(MPV/V Class) at S$150+ by booking through jetquay.com.sg using the promo code "ISAPS40".
For more information on the services on offer please click here
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The Singapore Time does not have an associated daylight-saving time. The Singapore Time applies only to Singapore.
You can visit Singapore with the confidence that your personal safety is in good hands. We are widely regarded as one of the safest countries in the world, with consistently low crime rates, a transparent legal system, and a reliable police force.
The weather is tropical, which means it is hot and humid through most of the year. It is advisable to wear light, cotton clothing. Jackets are not needed unless indicated. Fortunately all hotels, offices, shopping malls and the public transport are air-conditioned, so you would hardly feel uncomfortable. In addition, you will find sheltered walkways and pathways everywhere, protecting you from the rain and sun.
The Singapore dollar is the official currency. It is made up of 100 cents and is abbreviated with the dollar sign S$, or SGD to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies.
