Difference between revisions of "Singapore"

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=At the border=
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=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
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'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">(date last confirmed correct)</span>'''
  
 
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''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''
 
''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''
  
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''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''
 
''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''
  
=Overland Essentials=
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=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}=
==Vehicle Insurance==
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==Insurance requirements==
===Insurance requirements===
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''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.''
 
''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.''
  
===Cost of insurance===
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==Cost of insurance==
 
''State the price of insurance and a time period.''
 
''State the price of insurance and a time period.''
  
===Where to purchase insurance===
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==Where to purchase insurance==
 
''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
 
''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
  
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''List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.''
 
''List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.''
  
==Bribery==
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==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
 
''Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.''
 
''Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.''
  
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''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''
 
''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''
  
=Gasoline Petrol Diesel=
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=Gas and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
Last updated: June 2011
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'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">June 2011</span>'''<br />
==Price==
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''Modify the table below as required. List the octane rating of gasoline and the sulfur content of diesel if known''
 
 
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| <price cost="2.1" currency="SGD" unit="liter" /><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_and_diesel_usage_and_pricing#Typical_gasoline_prices_around_the_world Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]</ref>
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| <price cost="2.1" currency="SGD" unit="liter" /><ref name="wikipedia">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_and_diesel_usage_and_pricing#Typical_gasoline_prices_around_the_world Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]</ref>
 
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| Super (95)
 
| Super (95)
| <price cost="2.16" currency="SGD" unit="liter" /><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_and_diesel_usage_and_pricing#Typical_gasoline_prices_around_the_world Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]</ref>
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| Super (98)
 
| Super (98)
| <price cost="2.5" currency="SGD" unit="liter" /><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_and_diesel_usage_and_pricing#Typical_gasoline_prices_around_the_world Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]</ref>
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==Gasoline Availability / Frequency==
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''Link to external websites with price & quality information, if available.''
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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
 
''Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.'' <br/>
 
''Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.'' <br/>
 
''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''
 
''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''
  
==Gasoline Quality==
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==Gas and Diesel Quality==
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''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''<br />
 
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''State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.''
==External information about gasoline==
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''Link to external websites with price & quality information, if available.''
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=Safety and Security Considerations=
 
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=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
 
''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
 
''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
 
''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
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''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.''
 
''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.''
  
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==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
 
''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
 
''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
 
''(with links to each).''
 
''(with links to each).''
  
==Directions and GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc.==
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==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
 
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
 
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
  
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=Special Overland Travel interests=
==Special Overland interests==
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''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
 
''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
  
==Guide Books==
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==Travel Guide Books==
 
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''List good travel guide books (not necessarily Overland related.''
  
 
=Vehicle Maintenance=
 
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''Add known good mechanics here.''
 
''Add known good mechanics here.''
  
=Buying and selling vehicles=
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=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
==Buying a vehicle as a foreigner==
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'''Buy'''<br/>
 
''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
 
''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
 
''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''
 
''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''
  
==Selling a foreign-plated vehicle==
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'''Sell'''<br/>
 
''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
 
''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
  
 
=References=
 
=References=
 
''Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.''
 
''Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.''
 
 
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Revision as of 20:12, 22 January 2012


Currency to display:

Entering Singapore with a Car or Motorbike

Correct as of: (date last confirmed correct)

Required Paperwork

List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies

Process at border

(To check if you need a travel Visa for Singapore, application instructions and fees see: Singapore Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle

Cost of entry

State the cost for a vehicle to enter

Permitted length of stay

State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle

Extension of stay

Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Exiting with a vehicle

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

Driving in Singapore

Insurance requirements

Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.

Cost of insurance

State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase insurance

Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license

State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.

Driving side of road

State the side of the road to drive on. i.e. Left or Right.
(also state if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven)

Mandatory items in vehicle

State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)

Roads

General Road quality

Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.

Road signs

Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.

Toll roads

List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.

Bribery in Singapore

Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.

Checkpoints

describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.

Traveling with pets

List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

Gas and Diesel price in Singapore

Last updated: June 2011

Currency and unit to display:

Gasoline Grade Price
Regular (92) $2.10 SGD per Liter[1]
Super (95) $2.16 SGD per LiterCite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag


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