Originally Posted by
1readyset2go
Thanks for the answer finally! I appreciate it as we have never been anywhere in Asia and I know Singapore is pretty strict about a number of things.
Unless you spit everywhere in public, intend to traffic in illegal drugs, or drop your trousers and do a #2 in the middle of the street, you have very little to worry about in Singapore. And, for what it is worth, the airport security and immigration folks are a whole lot friendlier and personable than the TSA or USCIS power-trippers.
The "strictness" is massively overplayed and misunderstood by foreign media, who love to caricature a place. It's a tiresome and misguided meme. Draw your own conclusions after you've visited.
Originally Posted by
1readyset2go
I suppose I could get a letter too, is that really necessary? And send them a letter in advance, are you kidding?
No. Totally unnecessary. People here are friendly and practical; if you tell the security personnel at the airport that you cannot go through the full-body scan due to a medical condition, they will understand and accommodate you without batting an eyelash. Travel with confidence and don't spend another minute worrying about it.