The safety situation on the island is considered good.

Areas at risk: there are areas to avoid. The country has a crime rate very low. Nevertheless it is good to observe common safety rules (not to leave luggage, bags or items unattended, especially in crowded places).

Warnings
It is recommended to observe the rules of behavior as indicated by signs: No smoking indoors (malls, restaurants, hotels, etc..), Forbidden to throw waste on the road, smeared the walls with graffiti, eating or drinking on public transport .

Legislation planned for use and / or drug dealing is planned and applied the death penalty for possession of drugs even in small quantities. Possession of drugs, medicines must be justified by a prescription and is not recommended.

Local law provided for sexual abuse or violence against children: sexual abuse and violence to children are severely punished with corporal punishment even in addition to heavy prison sentences. And 'The importation of pornographic material. It should be remembered that those who commit crimes abroad against children (sexual abuse, exploitation, prostitution) are being prosecuted on their return to Italy on the basis of the laws in force in our country.

Health situation

The country offers adequate hospital facilities to Western standards, although the costs of medical and hospital benefits are quite high. After seeking medical advice is recommended vaccination against hepatitis A and B.

There are cases of H1N1 influenza, malaria and dengue fever. Local authorities have put in place adequate measures to contain the phenomena, but it is advised that you take with the utmost scrupulousness preventive measures. For more details and the latest updates in this regard can be found at the Ministry of Health in Singapore: www.moh.gov.sg

Warnings
Contract is recommended, before undertaking the trip, a health insurance policy which provides, in addition to covering medical expenses, including any air ambulance repatriation or transfer to another country.