Travel and Visa
1. Visa Information
It is very likely that one does not need a visa to enter Singapore. However, there are a few exceptions. Please check out the detailed information on visa requirements and application from Immigration & Checkpoint Authority.
ICME 2010 can provide official letters of invitation to persons who have fully registered for the conference/workshops and for which payment has been received. To request an invitation letter, please contact Stanley TENG by email at icme2010.secretariat@atenga.sg with the following information:
- Name, affiliation, and postal address.
- Paper ID and paper title, if applicable.
- IEEE Member number, if applicable.
- "Request for ICME 2010 Invitation Letter" as the subject of your email.
2. Travel Information
Directions from Changi Airport
- Taxi
- The journey between the airport and city is estimated to cost between S$18.00 and S$38.00 and takes approximately 30 minutes. Tipping is uncommon.
- Airport Shuttle
- The Airport Shuttle service serves all hotels in Singapore with the exception of Changi Village Hotel and hotels on the Sentosa Island. The service leaves every 15 minutes from 0600hr to midnight and 30 minutes at other hours. The cost is S$9.00 per Adult or S$6.00 per Child and chartering is available.
- Trains
- The Changi Airport Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Station is located under Terminals 2 and 3. The first train arrives at around 0530hr and the last leaves at 2318hr. A single fare to the city costs about S$2.70 (inclusive of S$1.00 refundable deposit) and takes approximately 27 minutes. Tickets are available at the station.
- Car Rentals
- Avis operates at all three terminals and Hertz operates at Terminal 2 and 3. Their counters are open from 0700hr to 2300hr.
More information can be found here.
3. Airline Information
Major international airlines have direct or connecting flights to Singapore daily. You can contact your travel agents for more details.
4. Climate and Weather
It is generally warm and humid in Singapore throughout the year. Its equatorial climate has no distinct seasons and temperature is usually around 30°C/86°F during the day and 23°C/74°F in the evening. Humidity is around 60% in the afternoon but higher in the morning. Weather reports and forecasts can be found through National Environment Agency, but keep in mind that showers are usually sudden and heavy.
Lightweight cotton or quick-dry clothing is recommended. A coat or sweater can be useful as some air-conditioned venues can be a little cold.
5. Time
The official time in Singapore is UTC/GMT +8 and there is no daylight saving time. Sunrise and sunset in July are at around 0700hrs and 1915hrs, respectively.