Traveling to Pharmpack Asia
Travel guide
Pharmapack Asia
What's in this guide
From getting your travel documents in order to finding your way to the show, this guide will give you everything you need to make the most of your time with us at Pharmapack Asia.
Visa Information
Anybody travelling into Singapore will need to complete the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) and, if applicable, an entry visa.
If you need any assistance or require a letter of introduction for your application, please contact: ppa.sg@informa.com
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Do I Need a Visa?
If your travel document is issued by one of the countries/places listed below, you require a valid e-visa to enter Singapore.
Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yemen
For detailed guidance and to check your specific visa requirements, please refer to the official Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website. Please check whether you require an entry visa based on your nationality.
Required Documents for Visa Application
A duly completed Form 14A, signed by you. Your visa application shall be made based on the information declared in this form.
1) Your recent passport-sized colour photograph, taken within the last three months.
2) A photocopy of your passport biodata page (valid for at least six months from the date of your entry into Singapore).
3) A completed Form V39A (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application), which may be issued by a local contact in Singapore.
Additional supporting documents may be required on a case-by-case basis.
Letter of introduction
If you require a Letter of Introduction for your application, please contact us via: ppa.sg@informa.com
Please allow up to 10 business days for your information to be reviewed and for your support letter to be processed. All requests are handled in the order they are received.
Pharmapack Asia
Prepare for your visit
Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre sits at the heart of Singapore's iconic Marina Bay, a world-class destination where innovation meets accessibility
Event location
Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue
Singapore
018956
Where to stay
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Travel information
Discover Singapore
Urban & Nature Surprises
- It's actually an archipelago
Singapore is made up of the main island plus 64 offshore islands, including Sentosa and Pulau Ubin. - Building height limits
Thanks to the proximity of Singapore Changi Airport, buildings in the central business district generally cannot exceed 280 metres to accommodate air traffic. - A green powerhouse
Despite being highly urbanised, over 50% of the island is covered in greenery, and the country boasts a nature reserve (Bukit Timah) that holds more species of trees than the entire North American continent.
- It's actually an archipelago
Jewel Changi Airport
PARKROYAL Pickering
Chinatown, Singapore
History & The "Lion City"
- Urban & Nature Surprises
More tiger than lion"Singapura" translates to "Lion City," but wild lions have never actually lived there. The name came from a 14th-century prince who supposedly spotted a creature he believed was a lion. - Free Port Growth
Its status as a free port attracted traders worldwide, helping Singapore grow rapidly into one of the region’s busiest ports and commercial centres. You can see the working Port of Singapore from vantage points like Sentosa or industrial tours.
Food & culture
- Food & Culture
UNESCO Hawker Culture Singapore’s open-air hawker centres are so culturally significant that the country's street food culture was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2020. - The art of "Chope-ing"
Locals hold their tables at busy food courts by leaving a packet of tissues or an umbrella on the seat while they order their food. - "Singlish" slang
The local language, Singlish, beautifully mixes English with elements of Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil, creating unique phrases like "lah" and "can or not?".
Rules & Travel Quirks
- Chewing gum ban
To keep the streets impeccably clean, the sale and importation of chewing gum have been banned since 1992, with rare exceptions for dental or therapeutic use. - World's fastest walkers
According to various global studies, Singaporeans are among the fastest walkers in the world, with an average walking speed of about 6 km/h. - Passport power
Singapore holds a consistently top-ranked passport globally , offering its citizens visa-free access to over 190 destinations worldwide.
- Chewing gum ban
Gardens by the Bay
