Living in Singapore

What help we can provide

This page gives advice about what help we can provide if you do get into difficulty.

Legal issues to be aware of

Adoption in Singapore, customs regulations, local laws and customs, what you need to be aware of while in Singapore.

Registering with us

All British Nationals travelling and living overseas are encouraged to register their presence with Locate.

How to register a marriage

British nationals intending to marry in a Commonwealth country are required to comply with the formalities of the Commonwealth country concerned.

How to register death

We aim to process an application for registration of a death within three working days.

How to register a birth

A Singapore birth certificate is sufficient for most purposes, including British passport applications.

How to legalise a document

Legalisation is the official confirmation that a signature, seal or stamp on a document is genuine.

Civil partnership abroad

The legal paperwork you need to hold a civil partnership ceremony overseas.

What happens when you retire?

Advice for UK citizens living abroad during retirement

Our service fees

Useful links

There is a wealth of information and resources on the internet about travelling to, and living in, Singapore.

Bank of England introduce new £50 note

The Bank of England launched a new £50 note on 2 November.

Register with us

Our Locate service can help in a crisis

Useful links

Consular service application form
AngloInfo - Living in and moving to Singapore!

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Consular Services Application Hours

The Consular Section is open to the public for consular service applications from
Monday-Friday: 09:00-12:00 and
additionally on Wednesdays only 14:00-15:00
excluding High Commission holidays.

For emergency consular assistance:
Tel: (65) 6424 4200
Fax: (65) 6424 4264
Consular.Singapore@fco.gov.uk