Compare travel insurance for Singapore

How much you’ll have to pay will depend on a variety of factors, including:

• Activities you plan to do – if you’re planning on taking part in any sports or riskier activities, you may need a policy add-on, which will cost more
• Your health – cover for pre-existing medical conditions will likely require specialist cover, which could cost you more
• Whether you need an annual or single-trip policy – if you’re a regular traveller, an annual policy may work out cheaper over the course of the year when compared to multiple single-trip policies
• Whether you’re travelling on business or as a tourist – if you’re going on a business trip you might want to take out additional cover so that any equipment or cash you take is covered.

^[1] Based on Compare the Market data for a worldwide travel insurance policy for a 20 year old with no pre-existing medical conditions travelling for 1 week. Prices correct as of January 2025.

What won’t Singapore travel insurance cover?

While your insurance can provide cover for many of the financial impacts if something goes wrong while travelling in Singapore, there will be exceptions. These may include:

• Undeclared pre-existing medical conditions – treatment for some pre-existing conditions may be excluded if you haven’t told your insurance provider about them. Make sure you declare all your pre-existing conditions when you apply or any claims could be refused.
• Incidents related to alcohol use – if you’re injured or lose something after drinking too many Singapore slings or Tiger beers, for example, your claim will most likely be rejected.

Do I need a visa for the Singapore?

If you’re a British passport holder you don’t need a visa to enter Singapore, whether you’re going for social or business purposes. However, upon arrival, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority decides who can enter Singapore and for how long. For British citizens, this is normally between 14 and 30 days.

Your passport will need to be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry to Singapore, so don’t forget to renew it in advance if necessary.

More details about the entry requirements for Singapore can be found on the Gov.uk website.

Other travel tips

• Local laws – Singapore is proud of its reputation for cleanliness and order. It’s illegal to take chewing gum or e-cigarettes (or similar) into the country. You can also be fined for littering and smoking in some public places. And penalties for all drug offences are extremely severe.
• Language – English is one of the official languages in Singapore and is widely spoken. Other languages include Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
• Climate – Singapore has a tropical climate and tends to be wet and warm all year round. But it can also be quite humid. It’s a good idea to plan any excursions for the cooler mornings, before the midday heat hits.
• Currency – the currency in Singapore is the Singapore Dollar (SGD). It’s worth having some local currency on hand for small purchases, although credit and debit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are also readily available throughout the city.
• Tipping – tips aren’t customary in Singapore, but a service charge is typically added in bars, cafes and restaurants.
• Food – Singapore has Chinese, Indian, Malay and British influences, so you can expect a diverse range of dining options. In fact, eating is almost a national pastime – so much so that Singapore’s outdoor hawker communal dining areas have been listed by UNESCO. Some stalls are even in the Michelin Guide. For a more refined dining experience, you could also have a four-course dinner on the Singapore Flyer, a Ferris wheel offering spectacular views over the city.
• Transport – Singapore has an efficient and affordable public transport system, including buses and the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) subway. Consider getting an EZ-Link card for convenient travel on public transport.