Coming for Hackamonth?
Here's what you need to know
This information is for confirmed participants in the CQT Quantum Hackamonth. If you have a question that’s not answered here, please contact us.
Accommodation
Campus accommodation is already reserved for all participants.
Address: University Town (UTown) Residence
2 College Ave W, Singapore 138607
- Check-in: 30 May
- Check-out: 28 June
Flights
Please make your own flight arrangements.
The ticket should be a round-trip airfare on economy class, which should be for the shortest and most direct route to Singapore. Your airfare will be reimbursed up to a limit of SGD 1500 after the event with the submission of the original tax invoice, which reflects full details of your flight and cost of your ticket.
Entering Singapore
To ensure a smooth journey, travelers seeking to enter Singapore should comply with the general entry requirements & public health requirements listed in the link: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore
Check if You Need a Visa
If you hold a passport issued by one of the countries or places listed below, you will require a valid Singapore entry visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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
If that applies to you, you can apply:
- Through an authorized visa agent, or
- At your nearest Singapore Overseas Mission
Exploring Singapore
Singapore is a sunny, tropical island in Southeast Asia, a modern metropolis with a rich food scene and lush green nature. The country is well set up for tourists with diverse attractions.
The city-state is 710 square kilometres and inhabited by five million people from four major communities – Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian. These cultural influences permeate the language, food, history and arts of the country. Singapore is also a high tech society – with the government announcing in 2025 that its next five-year research, innovation and enterprise plan would receive a $37 billion investment.
Getting Around
Singapore’s public transport system is a modern, efficient, and extensive network of trains (MRT) and buses.
All Singapore buses and trains accept contactless bank cards associated with Visa or Mastercard for payment.
Visitors may also choose to purchase the Singapore Tourist Pass for unlimited travel for up to five days. These passes are available at train stations or convenience stores in Changi Airport.
For car hailing services, you can use Grab, Gojek or Tada apps to hail a ride in Singapore. Uber is unavailable in Singapore.
Good to Know
Official Language: English
The Singapore dollar (SGD) is the official currency of Singapore. While credit/debit cards can be used widely, most food courts might only take cash. Use a money exchange at the airport or ATM at train stations. ATM fees vary depending on the foreign bank and your home bank.
For SIM Card, you can buy local prepaid SIM/eSIM at airport or convenient stores with your passport.
Singapore’s climate is tropical, featuring high temperatures and humidity year-round, with high rainfall. Daily temperatures average between 28°C and 32°C, and relative humidity typically stays around 75% or higher.
Power and connectivity: Type G plugs (UK-style), 230V. Emergency numbers in Singapore: Ambulance: 995, Police: 999
Practical tips
Dress light; many venues are air conditioned—carry a light layer for indoors.
Bring reusable water bottles; drinking water is safe from the tap.
Tipping is not practiced in Singapore, restaurants often include a 10% service charge. GST (sales tax) is 9%.
Smoking is limited to designated areas; e cigarettes/vapes are illegal.
Alcohol rules: public drinking is restricted from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM; consumption is allowed in licensed premises (bars, restaurants, etc.) during the hours stipulated.
Chewing gum sales are restricted; don’t litter or vandalise—laws are strictly enforced.
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