Singapour
Singapore, officially known as the Republic of Singapore, is an island city-state in Southeast Asia. It is a dynamic, cosmopolitan country that combines impressive modernity with rich cultural diversity. The small island of Singapore has grown spectacularly since independence in 1965 to become one of the world's leading economic and financial centers. The city-state is renowned for its efficiency, cleanliness and state-of-the-art infrastructure, with iconic skyscrapers and bustling business districts. Singapore is also known for its harmonious blend of cultures. With a population made up of Chinese, Malays, Indians and other ethnic groups, the country offers an incredible variety of cuisines, festivals, languages and customs. Neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam reflect this diversity and allow visitors to discover different facets of Singaporean culture.
Capital
Singapour
Spoken Languages
English - Mandarin
Currency
S$ - Dollar de Singapour
1 SGD = 0,68 €
International Calling Code
+ 65
Currency
Retrouvez la communauté singapourienne d'emlyon et tous ses ambassadeurs qui l'animent :
Visa
No visa is required for French nationals staying less than three months.
Also note that an entry form must be completed at the border: don't lose the part given to you by the customs officer, as you'll be asked for it on departure.
Please note: if you have been to a yellow fever-endemic country in the 6 days prior to your arrival in Singapore, you must be vaccinated.
L'expérience de Yasmine :
“You need to apply for the IPA letter to be able to enter Singapore. It takes about 1 month to obtain this document. Then, once you're in Singapore, you need to apply for a visa (Work Holiday Pass), which costs around $200.”
Les faux pas
Don't throw away or use the packets of tissues you find on a table in a food court. They are a means of reserving a table. Another object commonly used for this “reservation” system is an umbrella.
Don't bring chewing gum with you, as it's forbidden in Singapore.
The pint of beer costs
6,80€
14% more expensive than in France
The cost of life is
26%
More expensive than in France
-13%
-10%
+167%
A McDonalds menu costs
6,20€
38% less expensive than in France
Local Expressions
Can or not ?
Can you do this?
Can lah!
Of course!
Can meh ?
Are you sure?
Things you cannot miss: Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Bugis, Arab street, CHIJMES, Sentosa, Changi Airport, East Coast
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Nature: MacRitchie Reservoir, Fort Canning Park, Mount Faber, les îles alentours (St John's Island, Lazarus, Pulau Ubin)
Places to visit
Culinary Specialties
Chicken Rice
The basic dish
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Satay
Beef shish-kebab
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Kaya Toast
A small local breakfast
An anecdote
You can sit in the beach chairs for free
Un must-have
You need to always have cash on you
Attention
Yasmine : "you can meet a lot of people through the school program, notably Central and EM Lyon"