INFORMATION ON VISA APPLICATION:
For the conference participants who require Singapore visa, you can find detailed information at http://www.ica.gov.sg/. If you need an official supporting letter from IRC or have any visa-related questions, please send a request to IRC manager through irc@bmsi.a-star.edu.sg.
TRAVELLING TO AND FROM THE CONFERENCE VENUE:
From the Singapore Changi Airport, there are a number of ways to get to the city and to MPH @ Innovis, Fusionopolis, A*STAR, Singapore. The two most convenient are by (i) Taxi/Cabs and by (ii) Mass-Rapid Transit (MRT) Train System.
(i) Taxi/Cabs
There are taxi calling stations at the front of all arrival levels at all airport terminals. Taxis in Singapore charges by meter readings, and there are flag-down fares and additional charges from Changi Airport. (Please refer to http://www.changiairport.com/getting-around/to-and-from-airport/taxis for more information)
Upon boarding a taxi, simply tell the driver your hotel withMPH @ Innovis, Fusionopolis, A*STAR, Singapore destination, and the driver should take you to your destination accordingly. Travelling times are about 30 minutes to an hour.
(ii) Mass-Rapid Transit (MRT) Train
You can also travel to the conference venue at NUS via our MRT train network. The starting train terminals are at the basements of Terminals 2 & 3 at the airport. (CG2: Changi Airport Station) Travel via the network to One–north MRT Station (CC23). Travelling time is about 45 minutes. The venue is just above the MRT station.
(iii) Alternative Forms of Transport
There exists alternative forms of transport, such as car rentals and shuttle services. Please refer to http://www.changiairport.com/getting-around/to-and-from-the-airport for further information.