Do you live in Jurong and commute to Tampines for work? I’m looking for more affordable travel options between Jurong and Tampines. Taking a Grab is too expensive, and taking the MRT is too tiring. Please suggest some alternatives!
Hi all, looking for recent experiences with the Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) at Changi.
My wife holds an Indian passport and we are trying to confirm she can use the 96-hour VFTF instead of applying for a Singapore visa. Details:
- Itinerary: Koh Samui → Singapore (arriving 27 July) → New Delhi (departing 29 July), so about 48 hours in Singapore, arriving and departing by air
- She holds an Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600), multiple entry, valid until June 2028
- The catch: the Australian visa has never been used — she has not travelled to Australia yet
As far as I can tell she meets all the published ICA criteria (transiting between two third countries, onward ticket within 96 hours, qualifying visa with well over one month validity). The single-entry/used-visa restriction should not apply since hers is multiple entry.
Questions:
Has anyone used VFTF with a completely unused Australian (or UK/US) visa? Any issues at Changi immigration or at airline check-in in Thailand?
Do airlines flying Samui/Bangkok → Singapore reliably recognise VFTF, or is there a risk of being denied boarding?
Anything beyond the visa grant notice, onward ticket, hotel booking and SG Arrival Card worth carrying?
Would rather not pay an agent for an e-visa if VFTF works, but happy to if people have had problems. Thanks!
Hey friends,
Planning to take the MRT into the city during an 8 hr layover - goal of shopping for snacks(dried fruits, chips etc). Stores/chains(like big c in BKK) walkable from stations along the way would be most ideal. Does Tanah Merah stn have any stores that fit the bill? Open to closer stops on east-west line. Please suggest names with corresponding stations/lines.
TIA
Edit : Looking to buy dried mango, similar sweet treats, shrimp chips etc. Prefer such shopping outside airports if an option, hence. Changi is the absolute last option.
Hi everyone,
I have a long layover in Singapore and I'm planning to join the free Changi Airport Singapore City Tour, specifically the Marina Bay Sands & Singapore River Tour.
From what I've read, the itinerary includes Marina Bay Sands, but I'm not sure whether the stop is only around the outside or if visitors are ever allowed to go up to the SkyPark Observation Deck at the top of Marina Bay Sands.
Has anyone here done this tour recently? If so:
Did the tour include going up to the top of Marina Bay Sands?
If not, were you allowed enough free time to buy a ticket and go up on your own?
Would leaving the group briefly be allowed, or is everyone expected to stay together throughout the stop?
Roughly how much time do you get at Marina Bay Sands?
I'd love to experience the skyline if possible, but I also don't want to risk missing the tour or creating problems for the guide.
Any recent experiences or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Hi All,
We are travelling with a toddler (Son) to Singapore, KL & Langkawi.
Any suggestions around vegetarian food, shopping, cash needed would be helpful
P.S: Son is hyper active & full of tantrums, & this is his first international trip. We’re slightly anxious 🫣
Achievement unlocked! This country is so beautiful ❤️ Tried Laksa and I can say that it’s one of my most favorite food in the world.
Recommend me something
Hey singapore, I’m planning to visit singapore in 2 weeks with my family and i need actual good recommendations.
Not the basic - visit the garden of bay
I want something different something that is not very instagram coded and really pretty. I’m up for all types of places. Just for reference I’m travelling from india for 5 nights. Give some places that will leave us in love with you.
No budget, go all out just surprise us.
Hello! I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease back in December, and this will be my first time traveling to Singapore with all my new medications with me. I have been in SG before, but only with about 5 or 6 different meds, so I always just bring my pill organizer that will fit enough for 2 weeks.
My question is, now that I am taking over a dozen pills daily and will be in SG for a week, will it be necessary for me to keep the pills in the bottles so it shows my name, medication name, and pill description? Or is it ok for me to again use my pill organizer and arrange them by day/time I am taking them?
Thanks in advance.
Hi all!
Visiting Singapore in August and was wondering if there was a way tourists could pay using the pay now QR codes available everywhere? Or should I bring cash? Btw I'm from India.
How much cash would you recommend for a family of 3 people?
I am looking for cafes that not many people know about
We'll be landing at 2100hrs in Changi and have a 13hr layover and was wondering what we can do at night in Singapore? Any hotels or capsule hotels inside the airport or maybe accommodation near the airport? Any recommendations my peeps, thanks!
Alright, I'm in Singapore for a few days with my in-laws, staying at Sentosa. Sentosa is not really my thing, and I'm wanting to see a bit of Singapore.
Thing is, we've just spent 3 weeks in China walking everywhere, my feet are cooked and everything hurts, I need this to be easy.
What have you got? I was thinking some sort of hop on hop off thing, but there might be better ideas out there? Thanks
Hi, I’m travelling to Singapore in a few weeks and had some questions. I’m a solo female traveller and I want to plan for things beforehand thus your help would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: Thank you for all the responses. This has really helped me plan my trip better!
I kept seeing people call this place the "people's Michelin," so when I was walking around Raffles City and realized it was lunch time, I figured... why not?
The queue at LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles was pretty much nonstop. Lots of locals were eating there too, which always feels like a good sign, so I joined the line and ordered a bowl of mee pok.
Honestly, the stall itself is super ordinary. Just your typical hawker stall. Nothing fancy.
The noodles came tossed in a pretty simple sauce. At first it looked kinda plain, but once I mixed everything together, it had this nice balance of savory, slightly sweet, and a bit of that fragrant oil. The mee pok had a good chew to it and didn't go soggy.
The crispy pork lard was probablly my favorite part. Crunchy, super fragrant, and it made the whole bowl way more satisfying.
The fish balls were great too. They had that fresh, bouncy texture instead of the soft, overly processed kind. Defintely one of the better fish balls I've had.
I ended up sitting by the window while eating, with the Raffles City skyline right across the street. Not a bad lunch view at all.
Price-wise, it was around SGD 10 per person, which felt pretty reasonable for Singapore. Is it the best bowl of noodles I've ever had? Probably not. But I can definitely see why it's so popular. Whether it's worth the hype... I guess that depends on your taste.
I have skipped Oceanarium since we have been to the Aquarium at Monterrey Bay, California
The plan is pretty simple: eat well, wander around and get a feel of the different neighbourhoods and cultures that make up the city.
Where would you spend your time? Are there any neighbourhoods worth exploring in depth rather than just stopping by for a meal?
And when it comes to hawker food, are the famous spots worth the queues or have your best meals come from places that don't make it into the guidebooks?
We are considering purchasing an eSIM, any recommendations? How safe does Singapore generally feel at night, especially when using public transport or walking around different neighbourhoods?
And are there any good ways to meet locals for a drink, meal or casual hangout while visiting?