Singapore's strategic location, excellent facilities, fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions contribute to its success as a leading destination for both business and pleasure.
Singapore is made up of not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The main island has a total land area of 682 square km. However, its compact size belies its economic growth. In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. Its former role as an entrepot has diminished, as the nation has increased its manufacturing base.
Singapore is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines sening super tankers, container ships and passenger liners to share the busy waters with coastal fishing vessels and wooden lighters.
One of the world's major oil refining and distribution centres, Singapore is a major supplier of electronic components and a leader in shipbuilding and repairing. It has also become one of the most important financial centres of Asia, with more than 130 banks. Business dealings are facilitated by Singapore's superb communications network which links the nation to the rest of the world via satellite, 24-hour telegraph and telephone systems.
For more information on travelers essentials, please visit:
http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/about_singapore/travellers_essentials.html
Visa Requirements
Visitors must have passports valid for at least six months from time of arrival. For enquiries regarding visa requirements, please check with your airline, travel agent or the nearest Singapore Embassy in your country. For further information on visa requirements, http://app.ica.gov.sg/travellers/entry/visa_requirements.asp.
Visa Letter of Invitation
To support your visa application, visitors will also require a letter of invitation from IFAI Expo Asia organizers. Please e-mail Tracie Coopet, tkcoopet@ifai.com to receive your visa letter of invitation.
Please include your full name as it appears on your passport, company name, title, complete company mailing address, phone, fax and email address. Details must also include passport number and date of birth. When requesting letters for more than one individual, please include entire information requested above for each person.
IFAI will email a PDF version of the Visa Letter of Invitation. If you require a hard copy of the letter, please provide a Federal Express or UPS account number to cover the cost of shipping.
IFAI is not able to contact individual embassies in support of any individual trying to obtain a visa.
