Travel Insurance for Singapore

Charming skyscrapers and city views. Panoramic beaches. A foodie’s paradise and picturesque hiking trails for the adventurous souls. Attracting more than 17 million tourists every year, Singapore has become one of the most popular cosmopolitan cities to travel to.  Perhaps it is due to its diverse food scene and beautiful islands or its yearlong warm climate and attractive shopping opportunities.  So, no matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, there’s something for everyone in this warm and clean city. (yes, that’s worth a mention-considering it’s said to be the cleanest city in the world!).

Singapore is known for its yearlong summer, so if you’re looking at weather as a concern- it's consistently warm all throughout the year. Based on your travel preferences and time, you may want to avoid peak seasons in December, January and June. However, if you’re someone who doesn’t feel bothered by too many tourists, December-February too is a good time to visit – with a host of festivals and celebrations underway. If you’re looking at shopping as a main attraction, then you might want to make plans between June to August- the time of the great Singapore shopping sale!  

1. The Spectacular Sentosa Island (Singapore Cable Car) - Take an exciting cable car ride to Singapore’s famous Sentosa Island and relish the island’s panoramic views. Sentosa Island is a complete man-made island with a range of things to do; including the sandy beaches and resorts, fancy restaurants, the mega adventure park and of course, everyone’s favourite- Universal Studios!  

2. Revisit Childhood at The Universal Studios - Take a ride back to your childhood and spend an entire day at one of the world’s most famous amusement parks, themed around some of Hollywood’s most iconic movies.

3. The Famous Chinatown - Stroll around Chinatown, and visit the countless colourful shops and restaurants, and don’t forget to visit some temples while you’re at it. 

4. The Beautiful Botanic Gardens & Jurong Bird Park - Surround yourself with all things bright and beautiful at the 150-year old botanical garden; featuring a diverse range of flora and fauna, known for its local and worldwide significance. And if you haven’t had enough, a visit to the breathtaking Jurong Bird Park is a must! 

5. Shop at the Shopper’s Paradise - Dedicate a day out for all your shopping adventures. Right from Singapore’s famous Orchard Road’s malls and Clarke Quay’s riverside shopping to exquisite boutique shops, indie fashion houses and quirky independent bookstores at Tiong Bahru, known as one of Singapore’s hippest neighbourhood. 

6. Spiritual Buddhist Temples - Embrace your spiritual side and visit the many enchanting temples Singapore is home to. Dedicated to both the Hindu and Buddhist faith, some of the popular temples include the Burmese Buddhist temple, the Sri Mariamman Temple, and the historic Thian Hock Keng Temple among many others. 

7. Quirky Art Museums - Appreciate art at the many museums Singapore boasts of, including the ArtScience Musuem, Singapore Art Musuem, National Gallery of Singapore and the Red Dot Musuem.  

8. Gorgeous Gardens by the Bay - Be awe-inspired by Singapore’s large futuristic park, spread over 101 hectares of land, with a dramatic skywalk over the gardens. Don’t be astounded by the humongous seashell shaped structures around, they’re just greenhouses created to recreate chilly mountain climates!

9. Thrilling Night & River Safaris - Take a night out for a memorable safari ride across seven geographical regions and more at the world’s first wildlife night park! There’s also the river themed safari that can be taken during the daytime. 🙂  

10. High up above on the Singapore Flyer - Soak in the city’s fancy skyscrapers and panoramic views on Singapore’s observation flyer. Some of the views atop include the famous Marina Bay Sands, the Youth Olympic Park, Raffles Place and of course the Singapore river, among other iconic sights.

An International Travel Insurance for Singapore will cover and benefit you in situations such as; flight delays, loss of passport, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrests and other such mishaps. Moreover, the average cost of healthcare for tourists can prove to be expensive; i.e. Treatment for a simple fever could cost you INR 1 to 1.5 lakhs, while something like an emergency cardio care could range between INR 7 to 9 lakhs. A travel insurance would cover you in case of any such financial losses. 

No, a travel insurance for Indians traveling to Singapore isn’t compulsory yet. However, the last thing you want on a holiday is to be spending beyond your budget! Moreover, a travel insurance for Singapore would also cover you for adventure sport activities, such as the famous zip lining adventure across the beautiful Sentosa island. It's always wise to have a valid travel insurance in place, that will keep you protected against all the odds.

Like our travel insurance, obtaining a tourist visa for Singapore too is super simple and can be applied for online, via any visa/travel agent. All you need to prepare is the following: 

· Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months

· 2 Passport Size Photographs (35mm x 45mm, 80% face close-up, matte finish, white background)

· Tour Itinerary

· Confirmed flight tickets (round trip)

· A covering letter from the applicant mentioning the reason of travel and dates of travel, addressed to ‘The Embassy of Singapore /The Consulate General of Singapore’.

· First time travelers to Singapore are also required to attach income tax papers of last 3 years along with bank statements of last 3 months.

· Leave letter from company/employer on company letterhead.

Although not compulsory, we’d also recommend attaching your hotel bookings and international travel insurance while submitting your documents. 

Whilst comparing travel quotes from different travel insurances for Singapore, make sure you are aware of the following:

a. The medical benefits available and the limit of the Sum Insured for each. For example, on a minimum you could be spending INR 1-1.5 lakhs for a simple fever and INR 7.5-8 lakhs for cardio care in Singapore. Check if the sum insured even covers minimum medical costs of not. 

b.Terms of claims. A lot of times, the terms can be tricky and very rare- that despite the benefit, you’ll never really be able to claim it. 

c. The claims process by checking the company’s previous claim records. After all, that’s the whole point of an insurance, right? 

· International Travel Insurance for Singapore can be bought by anyone going for the trip. 

· Everything from purchasing our travel insurance for Singapore to making claims is digital, simple and hassle free with zero paperwork involved. 

· Travel Insurance to Singapore from India should be bought before your travel departure date.

· You will need to carry the International Travel Schedule as a document during the travel. You can also keep our travel summary and policy wording handy for any other details.

Do inform us immediately if there is any unfortunate incident before or during your travel that may cause you to make a claim. 

· Singapore is known to be the 6^th safest country in the world. However, owing to its large influx of tourists, here are some things you need to be cautious about:  

· Be aware of pickpocketing in tourist friendly areas, including the airport!

· When it comes to laws, Singapore can be extremely strict. Therefore, make sure you follow all laws rigorously to avoid hefty fines. And yes, that includes throwing even a piece of paper! However, in case of a legit legal problem, your travel insurance will protect and cover for you.

· Commonly found in Singapore and other Asian countries, don’t fall for scam monks and nuns asking for donations. Real Buddhist monks and nuns are not likely to do that!

Be wary of buying knock-off brands. Since it’s a popular shopping destination for tourists, you may find people selling fake brands for a lower price only to lure you in. 

Depending on where you’re traveling to, it’s always handy to have the contact number of the Indian embassy. Here’s the contact number of the High Commision of India: +65 6737 6777.