Tutorial Venue

LT 15, NS1, Level 4, North Spine
Nanyang Technological University
Going To LT 15        NTU Map

 

Visa Information

Visitors to Singapore must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months before the planned departure date to Singapore. Visa requirements are different according to each country*.

* For details on entry visa requirement, please visit the Singapore Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority Website at:
http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre_overview.aspx?pageid=252&secid=165

Participants who require for entry visa should complete their registration payment online first, before sending in their request for Letter of Invitation and/or Form V39A.

To make an online request for Letter of Invitation and/or Form V39A, please login your VISVA2014 account with your registration ID, which will be available after you have registered successfully. The documents will be sent to you by email in PDF format within 3 working days after receiving the request with sufficient information.

Participants can then use the document(s) to apply for the visitor (not business) entry visa from their nearest Singapore Embassy or Consulate Office.

For the list of Embassy or Consulate, please visit:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/missions/singapore_mission/mission_locator.html

Important Note:

This request service will end on 20 November 2014 as it takes time for the document to be processed and for you to submit your application to the relevant agency. After this date, it may be too late for the documents to be prepared for you for application submission.

• Documents will only be issued to participants who have completed your registration payment.

• If printed copy is required, please send email to VISVA2014@ntu.edu.sg, specifying your address to receive the documents. Please note that Letter of Invitation will only be sent to participants who have registered and paid for the Conference. Should participants withdraw from the conference after the issue of Invitation letter; the Consulate will be notified of the withdrawal accordingly.

 

Accommodation (On-campus)

Nanyang Executive Centre (NEC)

60 Nanyang View, Singapore 639673

Approximately S$160/day

Free campus shuttle bus

For more detail, you can visit Nanyang Executive Centre

 

Accommodation (Downtown)

The Southbridge Hotel

210 South Bridge Road, Chinatown, Singapore 058759

Approximately S$90/day

Estimated travel time to campus by MRT/Bus: 1 hour

For more detail, you can visit The Southbridge Hotel

 

Chic Capsule Otel

13 Mosque Street, Singapore 059493

Approximately S$50/day

Estimated travel time to campus by MRT/Bus: 1 hour

For more detail, you can visit Chic Capsule Otel

 

Royal Hostel Singapore

28A Smith Street, Singapore 058942

Mixed bedroom from S$25/day

Estimated travel time to campus by MRT/Bus: 1 hour

For more detail, you can visit Royal Hostel Singapore

Travel Information

From Changi Airport to Nanyang Executive Center – Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

  Taxi MRT then Bus 179
Time: approx. 35 min approx. 80 min
Operating Hours / Frequency: 24 hours

From airport: 06:00 – 23:18

To airport from Pioneer MRT Station: 06:04 – 22:50

Frequency: 3 min

Fare:

Approximately S$40, subject to midnight surcharge and peak hour surcharge

Check http://www.taxisingapore.com/taxi-fare/ for details

MRT: S$ 2.4 per person

Bus 179: S$ 1.3

Where to take:

Go to taxi stand according to the direction in the arrival hall

1. From Changi Airport Terminal 2 go to Changi Airport MRT Station by following the direction in the arrival hall.

2. You can buy the MRT ticket on the ticket vending machine*.

3. Board the train towards Expo, 2 stops later alight at Tanah Merah.

4. Board the train towards Joo Koo, 24 stops later alight at Pioneer.

5. Walk towards Bus Stop @ Jurong West Street 63, blk 651a.

6.Take bus 179, 6 stops later alight at Nanyang Drive, hall 2.

7. Walk 500m to NEC

 

From Changi Airport to Downtown / Chinatown

  Taxi MRT
Time: approx. 20 min approx. 45 min
Operating Hours / Frequency: 24 hours

From airport: 06:00 – 23:18

To airport from Chinatown MRT Station: 06:30 – 22:20

Frequency: 3 min

Fare:

Approximately S$20, subject to midnight surcharge and peak hour surcharge

Check http://www.taxisingapore.com/taxi-fare/ for details

MRT: S$ 2.4 per person
Where to take: Go to taxi stand according to the direction in the arrival hall

1. From Changi Airport Terminal 2 go to Changi Airport MRT Station by following the direction in the arrival hall.

2. You can buy the MRT ticket on the ticket vending machine*.

3. Board the train towards Expo, 2 stops later alight at Tanah Merah.

4. Board the train towards Joo Koo, 12 stops later alight at Outram Park.

5. Transfer to North East Line towards Punggol, 1 stop later alight at Chinatown.

6. Walk to the end

* You may consider purchasing an ez-link card from the train station in the airport. They will charge S$13 for this, 5 (card issuing fee) and 8 (stored value). If you do this, you can use this card to pay for your bus and train without needing to bother for tickets (as usual in most countries). Fares paid by ez-link card is lower than you paid by cash. Moreover, with ez-link card you will be able to get a discount when you transfer between MRT and Bus. When leaving Singapore, you may present your card at any Ticket Office for a refund of the stored value in the card (excluding card issuance fee).

Campus Map

Useful Websites and Apps

Map

Street Directory (Singapore Map and Directions):
http://www.streetdirectory.com/

Singapore Map [Mobile App, iphone version]:
https://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/singapore-maps/id388128906?mt=8

Singapore Map [Mobile App, andriod version]:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=streetdirectory.mobile&hl=en

 

Transportation

NTU Shuttle Bus Routes and Timetable:
http://campusbus.ntu.edu.sg/ntubus/

Singapore MRT Trains Network Map:
http://www.smrt.com.sg/Trains/NetworkMap.aspx

Singapore MRT Map [Mobile App, iphone version]:
https://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/explore-singapore-mrt-map/id364911596?mt=8

Singapore MRT Map [Mobile App, Andriod version]:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exploremetro.sg&hl=en