Do I need to carry my passport with me while travelling in Singapore?
In Singapore, are tourists required to carry their passports at all times? (Or, for that matter, any photo identification? For me, they're the same, since I don't have any other photo ID.)
This was no problem for me when I was travelling in Europe, but, here, my passport slowly is becoming deformed due to the heat and humidity when I carry it, so I'd rather leave it at home if possible.
There's a similar question here, but none of the answers actually says what the legal requirement is: they're all either anecdotes ("I was never asked for a passport") or more general suggestions ("You're usually OK with a photocopy").
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Singapore does not require residents to carry their NRIC with them (National Registration Identification Card), so one can reasonably assume that having your passport on you at all times is also not required. But that said, having at least a copy with you is always advisable.
In other SE Asian countries where residents are required to have their IDs with them (such as Thailand), then travelers are bound by the same rules and the only legal ID for a tourist is their passport.
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Do you need to carry your passport in Singapore?
Some foreign governments, including Singapore, require visitors to carry passports with at least six months validity beyond their planned stay, and you may be refused entry if you do not comply.Do you carry your passport with you when traveling?
You should only carry your passport with you when you need it \u2013 otherwise, it should stay locked up. If you're going to take your passport with you, always keep it in a location that is hard to get to. If you carry it in your purse or travel bag, keep it zipped up in an internal pocket within your bag.Should I always have my passport with me?
Though your passport is a form of I.D., you probably won't need to tote it around with you all day once you've reached your destination. According to the US Department of State, one of the safest things you can do is secure your passport under lock and key at home or your hotel as you would with any other valuable.Can I leave the country without a passport?
In most countries, you can travel anywhere within your nation's borders without a passport. The only exception is when you leave your home country to enter a foreign nation. However, even if you travel nationally, you will always need photo ID, such as a driver's license or National ID card to board a flight.NOT TO Bring And TO BRING To Singapore (Watch This Before You Travel To Singapore ) 🇸🇬
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