Guest of Honour:
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister & Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies
Keynote Speaker:
Dr Noeleen Heyzer, Social Scientist and Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Member, NUS Board of Trustees
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Important Dates and Deadlines
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ORGANIZERS AND PARTNERS
The International Sociological Association (ISA) is a non-profit association for scientific purposes in the field of sociology and social sciences. The ISA was founded in 1949 under the auspices of UNESCO. The goal of the ISA is to represent sociologists everywhere, regardless of their school of thought, scientific approaches or ideological opinion, and to advance sociological knowledge throughout the world. Its members come from 167 countries.
The Research Committee 28 on Social Stratification and Mobility (RC28) of the International Sociological Association (ISA) was established in 1968. RC28 general objectives are to promote high quality research on social stratification and social mobility, and the international exchange of scientific information in this field. You must be a member of RC28 before presenting your work at an RC28 conference.
MAIN ORGANISER
The Centre for Family and Population Research (CFPR) is an interdisciplinary Centre at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS that advances scientific research and training on family and population changes particularly in Asia.
Our missions are to promote (1) research, (2) training, (3) mentoring on family and population research. The research can be expected to lead to the centre playing a policy advisory role on issues related to family and population in Singapore and beyond.
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
CO-ORGANIZER
CO-SPONSOR
The NUS Global Asia Institute, an initiative of NUS President Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, will bring together existing expertise from NUS and other universities, particularly those with expertise in India and China, in its quest for solutions that will solve the critical issues within Asia.
VENUE INFORMATION
1. Conference Venue
- Floor Plan of the Conference Venue (coming soon)
2. NUS UTown
- Online Campus Map or Get the PDF version HERE
- Enlarged Map of UTown
- Conference site (1st Floor, 2nd Floor)
- Food and Beverages at UTown
- Self-guided Tour of UTown 1 * (Best viewed in Google Chrome)
- Self-guided Tour of UTown 2 * (Best viewed in Google Chrome)
* Information are courtesy of UTown
Visitors can get the University Town (UTown) located at the NUS Kent Ridge Campus by the various modes of transport listed below.
Visitors may alight at either Clementi Station, Kent Ridge Station or Buona Vista Station and take bus services to get to UTown.
2. NUS Internal Shuttle Buses
- Services D1 and D2
- Direct Services UT-CLB and UT-FoS
Click HERE for internal shuttle bus routes and timings.
3. Public Bus
Public buses 33 and 196 from Dover Road
Public buses 33, 96, 151, 183 and 196 from Clementi Road
Click HERE for more information on the public bus routes and timing.
4. Motor Vehicles
Via Ayer Rajah Expressway towards Tuas
- Along AYE towards Tuas, exit at Exit 9
- Turn left on Clementi Road
- Turn left onto Kent Ridge Crescent (note: University Cultural Centre is on the left)
- Turn left onto College Link at roundabout
Via Dover Road from Clementi Road
- Head onto Dover Road
- Turn right into University Town
Via Dover Road from North Buona Vista Road
- Head onto Dover Road
- Turn left into University Town
For more information, please refer to http://map.nus.edu.sg/
5. Parking
Please note that parking at UTown is available at the Stephen Riady Centre (EduSports) car park. The parking rate is $0.0214 per minute upon exit during operating hours (including Saturdays) with
- maximum charge of $1.285 on weekdays from 6.00 to 7.30 pm or
- maximum charge of $2.568 on Saturday
Please note that the red parking lots are reserved for NUS staff with season parking passes. Other season parking pass holders or visitors are reminded that they are permitted to park their vehicles at the white lots only.
Click HERE for more information on pay parking.
UTown is located at the Kent Ridge Campus of NUS.The drop off point is at:
NUS University Town
Create – Enterprise Wing
NUS Kent Ridge Campus (see Motor Vehicles driving instructions above
*Fare estimates range from regular cab fares to Uber black fares.
Check the “About Singapore” page for more information on taxi booking and fares.
* Information are courtesy of UTown
ACCOMMODATION
31 Rochester Drive, Singapore 138637
Tel: +65 6809 7363 || Email: pagroups@uel.sg || Website: www.parkavenuerochester.com
All rates quoted are subject to 10% service charge & prevailing government taxes, currently at 7% Goods & Services Tax. Rates are only applicable for the Singapore RC28 Conference and are quoted in Singapore dollars. Room types/preferences are subject to availability upon receipt of completed reservation form.
333 New Bridge Road, Singapore 088765
Tel: +65 6678 8382 || Email: sheilaann.toleroso@dorsetthotels.com || Website: www.dorsetthotels.com/singapore
The Dorsett Singapore is a newly established 4-Star Hotel that is located above the Outram Park MRT interchange station, thus offering easy accessibility to the city’s commercial and tourist highlights. Surrounded by a myriad of shop houses and local eateries, be enchanted by the nostalgic sights of Chinatown.
1. Room rates are in Singapore Dollar and are subject to 10% service charge, and prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST), unless otherwise stated.
2. All reservations must be guaranteed by credit card for the full duration of stay booked.
3. The above rate is applicable for stay from 23-31 May 2016 (all dates inclusive).
4. No-show or cancellation made less than 72 hours prior to arrival will be subject to one night cancellation charge.
5. Our standard check-in time is at 1400 hours. Check-in before 1400 hours is subject to room availability unless the room is pre-blocked one night in advance, for which the charges of an additional full day will be levied at the confirmed rate.
6. Our standard check-out time is at 1200 hours. All late check-out requests are subject to availability. An extended check-out till 1800 hours can be arranged at half day’s room charge and thereafter at a full day charge.
7. Room categories are subject to availability and is based on first served basis.
333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6737 2200 || Email: resvn.orchard@meritushotels.com || Website: www.meritushotels.com/mandarin-orchard-singapore
Mandarin Orchard Singapore is a 5-star hotel located in the world-renowned Orchard Road. The hotel houses Chatterbox, home of the legendary Mandarin Chicken Rice; Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro offering Sichuan cuisine; Triple Three, an international buffet restaurant; Coffee & Crust, a cosy café; and Bar on 5, a chill-out bar. Annexed to the hotel is Mandarin Gallery, a unique and intimate shopping destination with over 100 luxury and cult brands, making for an all-encompassing retail and hospitality experience for guests of Mandarin Orchard Singapore.
- Room rate is inclusive of daily Buffet Breakfast served in Triple Three (Level 5) and Internet access based on 24-hr usage
- Rates quoted herein are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing Goods & Services Tax (7% GST). For your convenience, the room rate should be multiplied by 1.177 to derive the all-inclusive rate.
- Confirmation of guestrooms by the Hotel is subjected to availability at time of confirmation
- Guestroom reservations may be guaranteed by credit card or a letter of guarantee by the company in the form of a written facsimile or email. (Applicable to companies with existing credit facilities with the Hotel)
- Non-guaranteed reservations will be held until 1800hrs on the day of scheduled check-in. The Hotel will exercise its discretion to release such reservations without notice.
- If a reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled date of check-in, a cancellation fee equivalent to one (1) night accommodation rate will apply.
- A no-show fee, equivalent to one (1) night accommodation rate will apply.
- Check-in time is 1400hrs and check-out time is 1100hrs. Request for early check-in or extended check out may be guaranteed by reserving an additional night prior to or after the intended length of stay.
Tel: +65 6601 4987 || Email: cfpr@nus.edu.sg
Website: http://nus.edu.sg/ohs/future-residents/undergraduates/utown/about-utown.php
University Town Residential Colleges located in a modern setting in the convenience of a small town, University Town offers unique rooms with impressive views. It is the first of its kind in Singapore’s higher learning landscape. Linked to the NUS Kent Ridge campus via a link bridge (College Link), UTown is where some 4100 people work, live, and learn in close proximity. It is has 4 residential colleges, graduate student apartments, guest apartments, sports facilities and is walking distance to many cultural and educational facilities at Kent Ridge.
- Room rates stated above are per night/per room/per person (including 7% GST).
- Bed sheet, pillow with pillow case and blankets are provided. Rates include daily common area housekeeping services and change of linen every 7 days. Room rates do not include provision of towels, toiletries and daily linen change.
- Participants who are charged with student rate are required to produce a copy of their individual valid student matriculation cards for verification.
- All room(s) reservations(s) must be guaranteed by credit card. Reservation(s) form(s) must be completed with flight details and to be returned with a signature (as per credit card) by 18 March 2016.
- Full payment will be collected from credit card upon confirmation of reservation.
- No amendment is allowed after confirmation of reservation. Any cancellation made after receipt of confirmation will incur cancellation fee equivalent to the charges for the entire stay. Any no-show on the day of arrival will incur no-show charges equivalent to the rate of the entire stay. No refunds will be made for guests who wish to shorten their stay.
- Above room type and rate will not be applicable after the cut-off date (18 March 2016)
- Room type and rate are subject to availability after 18 March 2016.
- The above rates are valid for stay from 24-30 May 2016.
Program Outline (Updated on 15 May 2018)
Thursday, 17 May 2018 (Day 1)
*Venue will be in Main Tower of Mandarin Orchard Singapore unless specified otherwise
| Time | Details | Venue |
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| 08.00 - 08.40 | Registration / Coffee and Tea | L6, Ballroom Foyer |
| 08:40 - 09.00 | Opening and Welcome by Host Institution Professor Wei-Jun Jean Yeung Director, Centre for Family and Population Research Provost’s Chair Professor, Department of Sociology Research Leader, Asia Research Institute, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of SingaporeProfessor Noah Lim, Global Asia Institute, National University of SingaporeWelcome from RC06 President, Professor Yi Chin-Chun, Academia SinicaWelcome from RC41 Representative, Professor Emeritus Ofra Anson, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 09.00 - 09.40 | Keynote Speech by Professsor Judith Seltzer Family and Demographic Change: Problems and Progress Department of Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)2016 President, Population Association of America Director, UCLA California Center for Population Research |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 09.40 – 10.00 | Coffee Break | L6, Ballroom 2 |
| 10.00 – 11.20 | Parallel sessions
1.1 Global Family Change 1.3 Society, Family, and Female Labor Force Participation 1.4 Family Structure and Wellbeing |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 11.20 -11.30 | Moving to break-out rooms | |
| 11.30 - 12.50 | Parallel sessions
2.1 Social Capital: Diverse Causes and Externalities 2.3 Fertility and Public Policy 2.4 Migration and Gender |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 12.50 - 13.50 | Lunch | L6, Ballroom 2 |
| 13.50 - 15.10 | Parallel sessions
3.1 Longitudinal Surveys on Family 3.3 Fertility Trends and Family |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 15.10 – 15.40 | Coffee Break | L6, Ballroom 2 |
| 15.40 - 17.00 | Parallel sessions
4.1 Marriage Markets 4.3 Sex Preference and Gender Issues |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 19.00 | Conference Dinner | L6, Ballroom 1 |
Friday, 18 May 2018 (Day 2)
*Venue will be in Main Tower of Mandarin Orchard Singapore unless specified otherwise
| Time | Details | Venue |
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| 08.00 - 08.35 | Registration / Coffee and Tea | L6, Ballroom Foyer |
| 08.35 - 09.15 | Keynote Speech by Professor Wolfgang Lutz Population and Climate Change Founding Director, Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital Director, World Population Program,International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Director, Vienna Institute of Demography Professor for Social and Economic Statistics, Vienna University of Economics and Business |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 09.15 – 09.45 | Coffee Break | L6, Ballroom 2 |
| 09.45 – 11.05 | Parallel sessions
5.1 Changing Family Structures, Caregiving and 5.3 Work, Family Relations, and Public Policy |
L6, Ballroom 1 L8, Meeting Suites |
| 11.05 – 11.15 | Moving to break-out rooms | |
| 11.15 – 12.35 | Parallel sessions
6.1 Women's Employment and Family Life in Asia 6.3 Physical Functions and Cognitive Function in Later Life |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 12.35 - 13.35 | Lunch | L6, Ballroom 2 |
| 13.35 - 14.55 | Parallel sessions
7.1 Population Dynamics and Forecasts 7.3 Family Life and Inequality |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 14.55 – 15.25 | Coffee Break Meet the Editors Session for Asian Population Studies |
L6, Ballroom 2 Routledge Booth |
| 15.25 – 16.40 | Parallel sessions
8.1 Child Care and Child Development 8.3 Health and Family |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| End of Day 2 |
Saturday, 19 May 2018 (Day 3)
*Venue will be in Main Tower of Mandarin Orchard Singapore unless specified otherwise
| Time | Details | Venue |
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| 08.00 - 08.30 | Registration / Coffee and Tea | L6, Ballroom Foyer |
| 08.30 - 09.50 | Parallel sessions
9.1 Time Use and Quality of Life 9.3 Historical Demography |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 09.50 – 10.20 | Coffee Break | L6, Ballroom 2 |
| 10.20 – 12.00 | Plenary Session on Family Changes in Asia Keynote Speakers: Professor Emeritus Ofra Anson, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Professor Gavin Jones, Australian National University Professor Wei-Jun Jean Yeung, National University of Singapore |
L6, Ballroom 1 |
| 12.00 – 12.30 | Farewell Tea & Closing of the Conference | L6, Ballroom 1 |
FULL PAPER SUBMISSION
CALL FOR ABSTRACT |
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Deadline for submission of abstracts was 10 December 2015.
RC28's general objectives are to promote high quality research on social stratification and social mobility and the international exchange of scientific information in this field. The theme of this conference is
"INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSFER, HUMAN CAPITAL, AND INEQUALITY"
Human capital can be transmitted through private or public transfers across generations. This conference will examine patterns and consequences of intergenerational transfer of money, time, wealth, or psychological resources to human capital development (education, health, trainings, etc) of the population.
Some studies have suggested that family background may have increasingly contributed to the widening social inequality in many societies. Public policies play an important role to redistribute resources in the society. Countries differ enormously on the extent to which private and public transfer across generations contribute to the development of human capital. In the 2016 Singapore conference, scholars and policy makers will seek a better understanding of the patterns and implications of these transfers for social stratification and mobility around the world.
Papers relevant to this core theme are particularly welcome. Contributions on the broad theme of social inequalities and social mobility will also be considered. Submission of abstracts must be in English and made online at the conference website submission page (available only between October 1 -December 10, 2015). Please specify whether you are submitting your abstract for paper presentation only, poster presentation only or for either.
The deadline for abstract submissions is December 10, 2015 at 5:00 p.m, Singapore Time (UTC/GMT +8 hours). All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the abstract submission website.
To submit your abstract, you need to provide the following information: Full Name, Email, Address, Paper Title, Paper Author(s), Affiliation(s), insert up to 5 keywords, paste in your Abstract text (150 - 200 words), and upload an extended abstract (2 - 4 pages) or paper (.pdf, .doc or .docx)
All presenters, chairs and discussants must be registered for the meeting to participate.
(Singapore time is based on UTC/GMT +8 hours, Deadlines are set at 5pm Singapore Time)
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Conference Dates
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: May 26 - 28, 2016
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Abstract Submission Opens
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: October 01, 2015
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Abstract Submission Deadline
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: December 10, 2015
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Registration Opens
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: January 15, 2016
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Acceptance of Abstracts
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: January 30, 2016
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Deadline for Applying for Travel Awards
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: February 15, 2016
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Decisions About Travel Awards will be made by
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: March 05, 2016
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Early Bird Registration Deadline
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: April 01, 2016
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Registration Deadline for Authors
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: April 15, 2016
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Regular Registration Deadline
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: April 15, 2016
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Full Paper Submission Deadline
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: May 13, 2016
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TRAVEL AWARDS
Travel awards are given in recognition of good scholarship in the field of social stratification and mobility.
To qualify for the travel award, the applicant’s abstract must be accepted for by the conference organizers.
The applicants have to submit their abstracts by the abstract deadline on December 10, 2015.
Once the applicants’ abstract is being accepted for presentation, the applicants have to send their full paper, an itemized budget, and a letter of recommendation before February 15, 2016 to the organizers of the 2016 Singapore RC 28 conference at cfpr@nus.edu.sg, and to the RC28 Secretary, Hiroshi Ishida at rc28@iss.u-tokyo.ac.jp.
The deadline for submission of travel awards application is on February 15, 2016.
Decisions about travel awards will be made by March 5, 2016.
As a rule, the travel awards are given only once in a four-year period to the same person.
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Deadline for abstract submission
Deadline for applying for travel award
Decisions about travel awards will be made by
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: December 10, 2015
: February 15, 2016
: March 05, 2016
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please take note also that the organizers may take photos of the audience and speakers during the conference which may be used by the organizers for publicity, documentation and / or educational purposes. If you have any concerns about your photos being taken or used for the abovementioned purposes, please email us at cfpr@nus.edu.sg.
This notice is in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act.
REGISTRATION |
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Regular Registration Deadline : 15 April 2016
Conference Registration Period: 15 Jan 2016 to 15 Apr 2016
**Members from low and middle-income countries: Please refer to the classification of countries available here
Registration fee includes conference materials, teabreaks, lunch, one dinner, and a social activity.
Cancellations must be submitted to the RC28 meeting organizer by email, on or before Friday, 15 April 2016, to receive a refund on the conference registration fee only, less a S$150 processing fee. No request for refund will be approved after 15 April 2016. All refunds will be processed within two months after the conference date.
Click HERE to check how much the registration fee is in in other currencies.
ABOUT SINGAPORE
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Singapore’s currency is the Singapore dollar (S$ or SGD). Money changing services can be found at Singapore Changi Airport, shopping centres and hotels around the island. There is also an abundance of automated teller machines (ATMs) which accept most major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Currency Converter
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Drinking Water
It is safe to drink water straight from the tap in Singapore. However, for those who prefer bottled mineral water, local supermarkets and grocers always have ample stock.
Electricity
Singapore voltage is 220-240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. The power plugs used in Singapore are of the three-pin, square-shaped type.
Language
English is the language primarily spoken in Singapore. Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, together with other dialects, are used as well.
Mobile Phone
Singapore’s international dialing code is +(65). While in Singapore and if you have international roaming service on your cell phone, you don’t have to press +(65) as it will automatically connect you to the local numbers here. There are two mobile phone networks - GSM900 and GSM1800 - and three mobile telephone service providers - SingTel, M1 and StarHub.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in all airconditioned areas (e.g. shopping centres, restaurants, cinemas, public buses, the MRT, taxis, lifts), common corridors, void decks and staircases within residential buildings, outdoor hospital compounds, as well as a 5-metre radius from any entrance/exit and bus shelter.
Transport
The public transport in Singapore is well connected with commuters able to choose between trains, taxis and buses.
Mass Rapid Transport (MRT)
This is a fast and efficient form of transport, with a train arriving every few minutes. Fares range from S$1.00 to S$2.00, from vending machines at the stations. Operating hours vary a little but trains run from around 05:15 to 00:15. It is recommended to check what time the last train leaves from the respective stations if you are planning a late night.
Bus
Bus fares range from S$1.00 to S$2.00. If you are paying in cash, please ensure you have the correct fare, as bus drivers do not give change. Alternatively, you can purchase an Ez-Link card, which is a stored-value fare card, from bus interchanges and MRT stations. Ez-Link cards may be used for bus and MRT fares.
Taxi
Taxis can be flagged from hotels and taxi stands, as well as on the streets, if there are no taxi stands nearby and traffic is not disrupted. Flagged taxi fares start between S$3.00 and S$3.40 for the first 1km. There are additional charges for trips from Changi Airport (from S$5.00 onwards, depending on the time); to and fro from the Central Business District (S$3.00 from Monday to Saturday, 17:00 to midnight), Peak Hours (25% of the metered fare on Monday to Saturday from 06:00-09:30 & 18:00 to midnight); After Midnight (50% of the metered fare shown).
Advance booking numbers (booking surcharge varies from S$8.00 to S$18:00):
Comfort CityCab (65) 6552 1111
Comfort Premier Cabs (65) 6552 2828
SMRT Taxis (65) 6555 8888
Premier Taxis (65) 6363 6888
Tax Refund Schemes
To enjoy tax-free shopping in Singapore, simply look out for retailers that display the “Tax Refund” logo on their shop front and spend SG100 in a single receipt to qualify. More information can be found at the Tourist Refund Scheme page on the Singapore Customs website at www.customs.gov.sg.
Tipping
Tipping is not widely practiced in Singapore as most hotels and restaurants apply a default 10% service charge.
Visa and Entry Facilities
Most foreigners coming into Singapore do not require a visa for entry and may be given social visit passes for up to 30 days upon their arrival in Singapore. However, it is best to consult your local consular office for the latest information with regard to coming into Singapore.
If you would like to stay in Singapore for a longer period, you may apply to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) upon your arrival. You should have a valid passport with at least six months validity, onward or return tickets, onward facilities (such as visas or entry permits) to your next destination, and sufficient funds for your stay in Singapore.
The list of countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Singapore may be found on the ICA’s website.
Weather
Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. The monsoon season can bear down pretty heavily on our tropical weather from November onwards, so be prepared for rain on a daily basis during this period.
Contact Us
Centre for Family and Population Research
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Ventus (University Campus Infrastructure), Unit #03-01, 8 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119246