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Cornea Society News – published quarterly by the Cornea Society 3 Singapore gateway between east and the west S ingapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city vibrant with a collage of cultures, where people of different ethnicities and beliefs live harmoniously together. The landscape is populated by high-rise buildings peppered with gardens and trees and has in the past enjoyed the reputation of being a "Garden City." See and do There will never be a boring day in Singapore with the extensive list of attractions including art museums, galleries, history museums, as well as cultural and heritage centers. One is only limited by how much time one has on hand to spare. Night owls and party animals can revere in a colorful nightlife scene; nature and wildlife lovers can immerse themselves in the many rainforests and gardens available; sports enthusiasts can look forward to sporting action; and for the whole family, a handful of theme parks await. Shopping Singapore is a shopping haven next to none. Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping district, is a must for serious shoppers. Orchard Road is lined with stretches of world-class shopping malls, and outlet stores feature the latest in fashion trends. Cultural shoppers can explore the districts of Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown for an assortment of ethnic products, souvenirs, jewelry, textiles, antiques, and more. Holland Village is another exciting spot for an eclectic mix of live music joints, antique stores, ethnicinspired arts and crafts, and quirky fashion stores. With the wide array of shopping choices, there is something for everyone. Dining Singapore offers an incredible variety of colorful cuisines and sumptuous dining choices. The cultural diversity offers visitors a wide array of local cuisines— Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan among others that are readily available —ranging from fine dining restaurants to Singapore's very own street food stalls and hawker centers across the island. Singapore's strategic geographical location bestows the island with an extensive range of international cuisines—Japanese, Italian, French, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Mongolian; anything you can think of, you can find in Singapore. For more information on Singapore, visit www.yoursingapore.com. CN Traveling to Singapore A ll travelers are required to go through immigration clearance upon arrival in Singapore. Visitors must satisfy the following basic entry requirements: • A passport with at least six months validity • Valid Singapore visa, if applicable • Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore • Confirmed onward/return tickets (where applicable) • Entry facilities to their onward destinations, e.g., visas • Completed disembarkation/ embarkation card • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable Visa requirements Foreigners holding ordinary passports issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Singapore: • • • • • • • • Georgia India Myanmar Nigeria People's Republic of China (PRC) Turkmenistan Ukraine Commonwealth of Independent States: • Armenia • Azerbaijan • Belarus • Kazakhstan • Kyrgyzstan • Moldova • Russia • Tajikistan • Uzbekistan AND • Holders of: • Hong Kong Document of Identity • Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit For Visa application to Singapore Please apply for a visa online at: tinyurl.com/aus3up9 Visit www.ica.gov.sg/ for more information. CN