Singapore travel checklist

Passport: Is it up to date? It must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry into Singapore.

Return or onward ticket: Australian tourists need this to be able to enter Singapore visa-free.

Vaccinations: Have you checked whether you need any shots?

Travel insurance: Are you covered? (See our travel insurance reviews)

Safety: Have you registered your travel plans with smartraveller and checked the latest safety advice on the region you're travelling to?

Money: Have you told your bank you're going overseas and do you know how you'll be paying for things in Singapore? (See our travel money guide)

Accommodation: Have you booked accommodation for at least the first night?

Arrival: Do you know how you'll get from the airport to your accommodation?

Transport: Do you know how you'll get around Singapore, and do you need to pre-book any tickets?

Driving: If you're planning on driving, do you have the correct licence and are you familiar with the local road rules?

Phone and internet: Have you switched off data roaming and voicemail? If you're planning to use a Singaporean or travel SIM, is your phone unlocked?

Apps: Have you downloaded offline maps or travel apps?

Medication: Have you checked that your regular medication is legal to bring into Singapore? (See warning below).

Tickets

Money (cash and cards)

Passport

A copy of your travel insurance details

A list of emergency contacts at home and in Singapore

Chargers and a power adapter (type G for Singapore)

Mosquito repellent and mosquito-proof clothing (mosquito-borne diseases are a risk in Singapore)

Any regular medication (in original packaging, with prescriptions)