Singapore
Last update 30 March 2023Diplomatic missions
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Republic of Singapore
The Republic of Bulgaria does not have an embassy in Singapore. The attending embassy for Singapore is the Bulgarian embassy in Indonesia.
Embassy of of the Republic of Bulgaria in Jakarta, Indonesia
Address: Jakarta10310, 34-36, Jalan Imam Bonjol
Telephone: +62 21 390 40 48; +62 21 391 31 30
Telephone/fax: +62 21 390 40 49
Office hours: Mon - Fri, 8.30 - 14.30 h
Consular Post
Office hours ( upon request in advance): Monday – Friday 9.30 – 12.30
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/indonesia
General information
general information
Security
Singaporeis one of the safest cities in the world.
Legislation
Foreigners are expected to observe strictly the local rules and legislation. Fines are imposed for throwing cigarette ends while driving. Chewing gum in public places is not allowed. Severely punished are violations of the ban on smoking in public places, on trains, in restaurants, at public transport stops and in the vehicles of public transport, where also applies a ban on eating and drinking.
Attention! Possession of narcotic drugs is subject to capital punishment.
Local currency
The local currency is Singapore dollar.
Customs Requirements
There are no restrictions on import of local or foreign currency (in cash or checks) up to the equivalent of 30 thousand Singapore dollars. However, it has to be declared on entry into and exit from the country.
It is recommendable to have some euro in cash, in checks, in credit or debit cards (e.g. Maestro or Cirrus). Import of meat products, chewing gum and pornographic content is prohibited. Death penalty is imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.
The custom requirements for Republic of Singapore can be found HERE.
Road Traffic
Traffic on the roads is on the left side.
Travel papers and visas
Bulgarian nationals travel to Singapore with international passport valid for at least 6 months of the date of arrival in the country. Visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Specific vaccines are not required.
Updated information on these issues can be obtained from the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Telephone: +359 2 944 69 99/ext. 221.
Competitive service
Certification and Legalisation
Bulgaria and Singapore are parties under the Hague Convention on the abolishment of the requirement for legalisation of foreign public documents dated 1961. Thus, the documents/deeds comprised in each of the two countries shall be provided with a seal – “Apostille” of the relevant Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as translated and verified under the relevant order, to serve in front of the competent authorities of the other country.