Singapore
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Dial 995 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company promptly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccinations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip check:
- the latest information on vaccinations and health risks in TravelHealthPro’s Singapore guide
- where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page
Dengue fever, zika and chikungunya virus occur all year round. You should take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is common in Singapore with more serious outbreaks from time to time. Young children are particularly at risk.
Air quality
From June to October Singapore can experience high levels of pollution (haze) from land clearance fires in Indonesia. The haze can cause disruption to local and regional air travel, and may have an impact on public health. Monitor the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) updates and health advisories from the Singapore government.
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Check to see whether you need approval from the Health Sciences Authority to bring in medication from the UK.
Not all medicines from the UK are available in Singapore. Make sure you have a prescription from your GP, and check with a doctor in Singapore who may be able to issue a prescription for a local equivalent. See the HCI Directory for a listing of licensed healthcare institutions.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
The NHS has information on whether you can take your medicine abroad.
Healthcare facilities in Singapore
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Singapore.
There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Singapore.
Healthcare in Singapore is of a high quality and expensive. English is almost universally spoken in Singapore, so all hospitals, whether private or public, will have English-speaking medical staff.
Take enough medication for your stay and carry it in your hand baggage. Make sure you have travel insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and possible medical repatriation.
COVID-19 healthcare in Singapore
You can get PCR tests from any health ministry approved clinic. You can also buy Antigen Rapid Tests from retailers and chemists.
Check the Singapore Ministry of Health website for full details of Singapore’s COVID-19 response and recommendations.
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
If you need emotional support during your visit, you can call:
- National Care Hotline: 1800 202 6868
- Samaritans of Singapore: 1800 221 4444
- Mental Health Helpline (Institute of Mental Health): 6389 2222