The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated a travel notice for France on July 29, 2016.

Travel notices are routinely updated to remind Singaporeans of situations in countries with hot spots of unrest, such as Syria, Kuwait, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and on precautions one can take, such as purchasing travel insurance and knowing where the Singapore embassy is located.

The update to the travel notice comes after France extended its state of emergency until Jan 26, 2017, following the Nice terror attack on July 14.

Singaporeans are advised to remain vigilant and, where possible, avoid crowded places, public gatherings, and areas where police operations are ongoing.

Enhanced security measures are in place across the country, including increased police surveillance of popular public areas and restrictions on the movement of people and vehicles.

Singaporeans should also obtain comprehensive travel insurance and be familiar with the terms and coverage.

When there are disruptions, the French Interior Ministry will provide latest information in English and French on the official mobile app named SAIP (or Système d'alerte et d'information des populations in French) available via iTunes and Google Play.

Singaporeans are also encouraged to e-register themselves with the MFA at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/ so they can be contacted in emergencies.

This is the MFA travel notice in full:

Travel Notice for France [Updated: 29 July 2016]

France has extended its State of Emergency until 26 January 2017 following the Nice attack on 14 July 2016. Under the State of Emergency, enhanced security measures are in place, including strengthened border controls, restrictions on the movement of people and motor vehicles, closures of public places if necessary and increased police surveillance of popular public areas.

Singaporeans travelling to or residing in France are strongly advised to take all necessary precautions for their personal safety, including monitoring the local news and heeding the instructions of the local authorities. Singaporeans should remain vigilant and where possible, avoid crowded places, public gatherings, and areas where there are ongoing police operations. Singaporeans should also purchase comprehensive travel insurance and be familiar with the terms and coverage. There is an official mobile application (Système d’alerte et d’information des populations or SAIP) by the French Interior Ministry which will disseminate information in English and French when there are disruptions. This mobile app can be downloaded via iTunes and Google Play. Advice from the French government on what to do in emergencies can be found at http://www.gouvernement.fr/en/infographics.

Singaporeans are encouraged to eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/ so that we may contact you should the need arise. Singaporeans are also advised to stay in touch with your family and friends so that they know how to contact you, and in the event of an emergency, do let them know that you are safe. Those in need of urgent consular assistance may contact our Embassy in Paris or the 24-hour Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office at:

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in France

16 Rue Murillo, 75008 Paris, France

Tel: +33 6 7503 2555

Fax: +33 (1) 5679 6829

Email: [email protected]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hour)

Tanglin, Singapore 248163

Tel: +65 6379 8800, +65 6379 8855

Fax: +65 6476 7302

Email: [email protected]

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