Complete Guide to Singapore: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts
The definitive 2025 guide to the world’s only island city-state that never sleeps – 90-day visa-free for 162 countries, futuristic Gardens by the Bay, rooftop infinity pools, Michelin-starred hawker food at S$5, and the easiest place on Earth to start or scale a global business. Under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Tharman, Singapore remains the undisputed #1 for ease of doing business, safety, and quality of life. This is your all-access pass to the Lion City.
Why Singapore is Still the World’s Most Perfect City in 2025
World’s best airport (Changi), safest city in Asia, #1 logistics hub, #1 passport (192 visa-free destinations), and now the global leader in fintech, AI, and green finance. 6 million people, zero corruption, and S$5 chicken rice that beats Michelin restaurants.
Singapore Visa & Entry – Ultra Simple
• 90-day visa-free for 162 countries
• SG Arrival Card (free, online) mandatory within 3 days before arrival
• No visa extensions for tourists (just leave and re-enter)
Must-See & Do in Singapore
- Gardens by the Bay & Cloud Forest
- Marina Bay Sands infinity pool & skyline
- Sentosa – Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, beaches
- Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam heritage districts
- Hawker centres – Lau Pa Sat, Maxwell, Tiong Bahru
- Orchard Road shopping
- Singapore Zoo & Night Safari
- Pulau Ubin (last kampong island)
- Jewel Changi Airport (even if transiting!)
Gardens by the Bay – Supertrees at Night
Invest, Work, or Move to Singapore – The Golden Door
Global Investor Programme (GIP): Invest S$10M–S$25M → direct Permanent Residency in 6–12 months
Employment Pass, ONE Pass, Tech.Pass for high earners & founders
100% foreign ownership allowed
Corporate tax 17%, territorial tax system (only local income taxed)
Singapore Economy Snapshot 2025
GDP per capita ~US$88,000 | #1 Ease of Doing Business (World Bank)
| Sector | 2025 Dominance |
|---|---|
| Fintech & Digital Assets | #1 crypto-friendly regulator |
| Biomed & MedTech | Asia’s biotech hub |
| AI & Data Centers | Google, Meta, Microsoft expanding |
| Green Finance | World’s greenest financial centre |
SIM / eSIM
Singtel, StarHub, M1, SIMBA booths open 24/7 at Changi. Tourist SIM S$12–50 unlimited data. eSIM instant via Airalo or official apps.
Leadership
President: Tharman Shanmugaratnam (since Sep 2023)
Prime Minister: Lawrence Wong (since May 2024)
Food Heaven
57 Michelin-starred hawker stalls (cheapest Michelin meals on Earth). Must-try: Hainanese chicken rice, chilli crab, laksa, kaya toast, Tiger beer.
Map of Singapore
Compact but Infinite – The Whole Country in One View
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This Complete Guide to Singapore proves why the Little Red Dot remains the gold standard for safety, efficiency, luxury, and opportunity in 2025.
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