Discovering Singapore 2022

Dining Customs Singaporens love to eat local foods especially in Hawker Centres. Traditionally, the largest meal of the day is eaten during lunch and dinner, with breakfast and high teas as light meals. Breakfast is typically eaten in the morning by 8 a.m., lunch is eaten at midday, and dinner is eaten around 7-9 p.m. Tipping Tipping is not customary. Most restaurants in Singapore add a 10% service charge to the bill so a tip is not expected. Nevertheless, giving a tip is appreciated. If you feel that the service was exceptional it's good etiquette to leave a small tip. Alcohol and Smoking Smoking under the age of 21 is an offence in Singapore. Smoking is not allowed in most indoor locations in Singapore. However, certain premises have designated areas for smoking. The legal drinking age in Singapore is 18 years old. This means that only those aged 18 and above will be able to buy and/or consume alcoholic beverages in premises licensed to sell alcohol (such as restaurants and supermarkets) in Singapore. This is because it is illegal for licensed liquor sellers to sell alcoholic beverages to any person below the age of 18 or allow him to consume alcohol in their licensed premises. Grocery Most shopping for food is done at grocery stores. There are numerous chains around the country as well as small specialty or ethnic grocers. Wide variety and choices of international food are available in the supermarkets. Registrations Visas All non-Singaporean citizens and Permanent Residents need to obtain a valid visa or authority to enter Singapore. All foreigners who intend to work in Singapore must have a valid pass (commonly known as work visa) before they can start work. + Has a job offer in Singapore + Relevant skills/qualification/work experience + Meet a certain salary ceiling + Have acceptable qualifications, usually a good university degree, professional qualifications or specialised skills. Do note that these are general guidelines – the authorities review all Employment Pass applications before approval is granted. All applicants should meet basic eligible requirements in order to be granted a work visa:

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