Do I need a visa for Singapore in 2026? +
No, French citizens enjoy 90 days visa-free entry. However, the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) is mandatory for all foreign visitors: fill free online at ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard within 3 days before arrival. Without SGAC, immigration refused. Passport valid at least 6 months + onward ticket required.
When to go to Singapore? +
February to April: the driest window (still humid, 80% humidity). May to October: southwest monsoon, short stormy showers. November to January: northeast monsoon, longer rain, occasional flash floods. Singapore stays visitable year-round thanks to the constant equatorial climate (27-32 °C) and fully air-conditioned metro.
How many days do you need in Singapore? +
3 days are enough for the essentials: Marina Bay + Gardens by the Bay + 1 ethnic neighborhood + 2-3 hawker centres. 4 days to add Sentosa or Zoo + Night Safari. Beyond 5 days, better combine with Bintan (Indonesia, 1h ferry) or Mélaka (4h bus).
How much does a Singapore trip cost? +
Singapore is one of Asia's most expensive destinations. Backpacker: €90-120/day (dorm hostel + hawker). Comfort: €250-400/day (4-star hotel + mixed dining). Premium: €800-1,500/day (Marina Bay Sands + starred dining). For 4 days comfort: €1,000-1,600 excl. flight. Paris-SIN economy flight: €750-1,300.
How to get around Singapore? +
MRT (metro): 7 lines, 1-3 SGD per ride, air-conditioned, clean, punctual. Buses: dense network, EZ-Link card for both. Taxis: comfortable, 5-15 SGD in town (Grab/Gojek). Walking: between Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay, but stifling heat 30-32 °C midday. Prefer morning and evening.
What strict laws should I know in Singapore? +
Singapore enforces very heavy fines. Key prohibitions: import chewing gum (except medical, 1,000 SGD fine), littering (300 SGD), smoking outside designated zones (1,000 SGD), jaywalking (1,000 SGD). Drugs: possible death penalty. Water, lifts, public transport: no food or durian. Truly respect the pictograms.
Can you combine Singapore with another country? +
Yes, very natural combos. Singapore + Malaysia peninsula by ETS train (1h flight or 7h train, €50 either way). Singapore + Bali by direct Singapore Airlines/Scoot flight (2h45, from €100). Singapore + Phuket/Bangkok by 2h flight, from €80. Singapore + Bintan/Batam (Indonesia) by 1h ferry, perfect for 2 days budget beach.
Is tap water safe to drink in Singapore? +
Yes. Singapore treats and recycles its water (NEWater), considered among the world's safest. You can drink tap water anywhere risk-free. Water fountains in metro and parks. No need to buy bottled water (saving: ~5 SGD/day).
