Do and Don't


Things you should pay attention to during your stay in the Republic of Singapore:


  • Don’t chew gum in Singapore: chewing, buying or selling gum is prohibited in Singapore.

  • Don’t  throw garbage on the streets: violators will be fined

  • Smoking is prohibited in public places: Smoking is prohibited in most indoor and open spaces such as bus stations and corridors.

  • Don’t use any type of drug: Singapore's laws stipulate severe punishments up to death penalty for traffickers or drug users.

  • Not to speak or joke in political or religious issues.

  • Never Touch someone’s head Because it is considered an insult, where the head is a sacred part of the human body.

  • Don’t give tips to anyone: tipping is not a common habit in Singapore.

  • Do not violate traffic laws and regulations, even if seemed simple, such as crossing the street without using a pedestrian crossing or bridges.

  • We would like to advise citizens planning to travel to the Republic of Singapore to exercise caution and ensure they do not carry items containing tobacco, as specified below:

    • Cigarettes
    • Electronic cigarettes
    • Chewing tobacco (such as Fox and others)

  • We would also like to advise them to visit the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website before traveling to the Republic of Singapore to review all prohibited items:
    https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/what-you-can-bring/prohibited-controlled-dutiable-goods