TRAVEL
ACCOMMODATION
The 17th ASEAN Society of Pediatric Surgery Congress Organiser has secured special room rates for your conference stay in Singapore at the Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium (Congress Hotel). Please book your room with the hotel directly using the “Room Reservation Form” in order to enjoy these corporate rates.
All guests are required to settle their hotel bill and transaction directly with the hotel prior to departure. All rates are per room per night, inclusive of breakfast and internet, and subject to service charge and prevailing government taxes.
Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, an IHG Hotel ****
317 Outram Rd, Singapore 169075
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ReeBucTQP4PAVaXm7
T: (+65) 6731 7199
F: (+65) 6733 2514
ROOM RATE
Room Type
Rate per night
Standard Mid-floor with breakfast (Single)
SGD 210++
Standard Mid-floor with breakfast (Double)
SGD 230++
Standard Mid-floor with Lounge Access, with breakfast (Single)
SGD 290++
Standard Mid-floor with Lounge Access, with breakfast (Double)
SGD 330++
BOOKING INSTRUCTION
Complete the Room Reservation Form and email the completed form to res.sinhi@ihg.com, cc quach.annie@ihg.com.
TRAVELLING TO SINGAPORE
ARRIVING IN SINGAPORE
General Entry Information
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Passport Validity of minimum 6 Months if you are not a Singapore passport Holder.
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Visa – Short term travellers holding a passport or travel documents from a vise-required country/region must apply for a visa – Click ICA | Check if You Need an Entry Visa to see if you need a visa
Security and Immigration Processes on Arrival
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Ensure that you do not bring prohibited items into Singapore - ICA | What You Can Bring
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Familiarise yourself with immigration / custom clearance procedures, including whether you are eligible for automated clearance - ICA | Clearance Procedure for Travellers
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Short-Term travellers should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel (tickets, visas), and ensure that you do not stay beyond your visit pass validity. You may retrieve your e-Pass after arrival using the e-Pass Enquiry Portal or check your visit pass validity using the visit pass validity tool.
SG Arrival Card (SGAC)
All travellers are required to submit the SG Arrival Card within three (3) days (including the day of arrival) before arriving in Singapore, except:
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Those transiting / transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance; and
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Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass Holders entering via land checkpoints.
Submission of SGAC is Free and can be done via the SGAC e-Service or MyICA Mobile app. Please refer to SGAC with Electronic Health Declaration for more information.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Official Language
The official language of the conference is English.
Climate
Singapore is situated near the equator and has a typically tropical climate, with abundant rainfall, high and uniform temperatures, and high humidity all year round. Many of its climate variables, such as temperature and relative humidity, do not show large month-to-month variation. However, many variables exhibit prominent diurnal (or daily) variations from hour to hour, indicating the strong influence that solar heating has on the local climate.
Climate of Singapore | (weather.gov.sg)
Time
Singapore Time Zone: UTC+8
Electricity
In Singapore, the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz, suitable for regular electric appliances which does not require high voltage. The power plug sockets are of type G.
To be sure, check the label on the appliance. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets / laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.
Insurance and Liability
The Organisers do not take responsibility for any individual, medical, travel, or personal insurance. Participants are advised to secure their insurance policies before departure from their countries.
While every attempt is made to ensure efficient, trouble-free hospitality, including hotel accommodation, sightseeing, and tours, participants are advised that no liability accrues to the Organisers in the event of any necessary modifications, including change in itineraries for tours due to delays or cancellations of flights / other exigencies beyond the Organisers’ control.
Safe Drinking Water
You can drink water straight from the tap as the water in Singapore passes World Health Organization standards. You can also buy bottled water easily.
Useful Numbers
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Police 999
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Ambulance and Fire Brigade 995
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Flight information 1800 542 4422
Wi-Fi and Connectivity
Visitors can access free Wi-Fi at any Wireless@SGx Hotspot with their foreign mobile number by downloading the Wireless@SGx App.
Overseas charges may apply.
Currency
Please log onto www.xe.com to calculate the approximate current currency values. The rate of exchange changes every day.
GST Tax Refund
If you make any purchases of more than SGD$100 (including GST) at participating shops, you may claim a refund on the 9% Goods and Service Tax (GST) paid. This is known as the Tourism Refund Scheme.
For more information, please click here
Visitsingapore.com/travel-guide-tips/tourists-information/gst-tax-refund/
Smoking Policy
All public areas are non-smoking except for specifically labeled smoking areas. Smoking is prohibited by law throughout the Hospital complex.