Travel essentials for Singapore
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Power & adapters
Type G adapter required
Singapore uses the British Type G plug. You need an adapter; the voltage matches Australia so no converter is needed.
230V, 50Hz
Tap water
Safe to drink
Tap water is safe and tastes fine. Refill bottles freely - it's a genuine saving in an expensive city.
Staying connected
Among the best in the world, including underground on the MRT.
Free public wi-fi (Wireless@SG) is widespread. For a short stopover, an Asia-wide regional eSIM often makes more sense than a Singapore-only plan.
Compare Singapore eSIMsHealth risks
- Dengue fever - present year-round
- Heat and humidity
- Haze from regional fires in some years
Emergency numbers in Singapore
| All emergencies | 999 police / 995 ambulance and fire |
|---|---|
| Police | 999 |
| Ambulance | 995 |
| Fire | 995 |
| Australian consulate | Australian High Commission Singapore - +65 6836 4100 |
Tipping and everyday costs
Not expected. Most restaurants add a 10% service charge plus 9% GST, shown as '++' on menus.
What screening will actually let you pack
Half of what goes in the bag is decided by someone else. What you can take on a plane sets out the Australian rules item by item - power banks, liquids, scissors, aerosols - and what has to be declared at the border on the way home.
More Singapore essentials
Further reading: Power adapters by country: what Australians actually need to pack
How these comparisons are made
Plug types, voltages and frequencies come from the international electrotechnical standards data for each country, stated per destination with what that means for Australian appliances specifically - what needs an adapter, what needs a converter, and what should stay home. Read the full editorial policy.
Singapore travel essentials FAQs
Do I need a power adapter for Singapore?
Yes, a Type G adapter - the British three rectangular pin plug. Voltage is 230V, the same as Australia.
Planning Singapore?
We will send you the Singapore guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.