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Travelling to Singapore from India? Use this simple checklist to prepare your passport, visa, flights, hotel, money, attractions, travel documents and packing essentials.
A little preparation can make your Singapore holiday much easier. This checklist covers the important things Indian travellers should arrange before leaving for Singapore.
1. Passport & Visa
☐ Check passport validity
☐ Arrange Singapore visa if required
☐ Keep copies of your passport and visa
☐ Save digital copies on your phone or email
Always check the latest Singapore entry requirements before travelling.
2. Flight Tickets
☐ Book return flights
☐ Check baggage allowance
☐ Confirm departure terminal
☐ Complete online check-in where available
☐ Save your flight confirmation
Singapore is well connected with major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Kochi.
3. Hotel Booking
☐ Confirm hotel reservation
☐ Check check-in and check-out timings
☐ Save the hotel address
☐ Check breakfast inclusion
☐ Confirm room type
☐ Check cancellation conditions
Hotels near MRT stations can make sightseeing more convenient.
4. Singapore Arrival Card
☐ Check the latest arrival requirements
☐ Complete the required Singapore Arrival Card before arrival
☐ Keep confirmation details accessible
5. Attraction Tickets
☐ Gardens by the Bay
☐ Universal Studios Singapore
☐ Sentosa attractions
☐ Singapore Oceanarium
☐ Singapore Zoo
☐ Night Safari
☐ Singapore Flyer
☐ Other planned activities
Book popular attractions in advance during busy travel periods.
6. Airport Transfer
☐ Confirm airport pickup
☐ Save transfer voucher
☐ Keep hotel address available
☐ Check pickup instructions
You can also use MRT, public buses, taxis or Grab from Changi Airport.
7. Money & Payments
☐ Carry Singapore Dollars
☐ Carry an international payment card
☐ Check your bank's international transaction settings
☐ Keep some emergency funds separately
Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar (SGD).
8. Food Checklist
Indian travellers can easily find Indian and vegetarian food in Singapore.
☐ Save nearby Indian restaurants
☐ Check vegetarian options
☐ Explore Little India
☐ Try Singapore hawker food
☐ Keep some snacks if travelling with children
9. Packing Checklist
☐ Comfortable walking shoes
☐ Lightweight clothes
☐ Umbrella or rain jacket
☐ Sunscreen
☐ Sunglasses
☐ Travel adapter
☐ Phone charger
☐ Power bank
☐ Personal medicines and essentials
Singapore is generally hot and humid, so comfortable clothing is recommended.
10. Travel Documents
Keep these documents accessible:
☑ Passport
☑ Visa, if required
☑ Flight tickets
☑ Hotel confirmation
☑ Travel insurance
☑ Singapore Arrival Card
☑ Attraction vouchers
☑ Airport transfer details
☑ Emergency contacts
11. Before Leaving India
☐ Check flight status
☐ Confirm hotel booking
☐ Confirm airport transfer
☐ Download attraction vouchers
☐ Check weather forecast
☐ Charge your phone and power bank
☐ Inform family about your itinerary
12. Singapore Travel Tips
- Follow Singapore's local laws and regulations.
- Keep your passport secure.
- Check attraction timings before visiting.
- Wear comfortable shoes because sightseeing involves walking.
- Keep some free time in your itinerary for weather changes.
- Save important addresses and booking details offline.
Final Checklist
Before leaving for Singapore, make sure your passport, visa, flights, hotel, arrival requirements, attraction tickets, travel insurance and airport transfer are all confirmed.
A Singapore tour package can also simplify your planning by combining hotels, sightseeing, transfers and attraction tickets in one itinerary.
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