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United States Celebrates Its 233rd Birthday July 4

July 4th has been recognized as Independence Day in the United States ever since the country’s Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.  Americans celebrate with parades, fireworks, concerts and other festive activities.

 

The Embassy in Singapore will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2009 in celebration of Independence Day in the United States.

 

 

Remarks by President Obama On A New Beginning

Watch or read President Obama’s speech in Cairo on America’s relationship with Muslim communities around the world.  Comments from President Obama's Speech in Cairo, June 4th, 2009.

Latest Headlines from the Embassy

  • Warden Message - Update - H1N1 Flu (Influenza A), June 17, 2009
  • American Citizen Services (ACS) Newsletter, June-July 2009
  • New Changes to American Citizen Services Unit: New Public Hours; Pass-back Time for All Passport and Report of Birth Services; Additional Visa Pages; Appointment System for Passport Applications for Minors (children under 16 years of age); ACS Appointment System; Document Photocopies
  • Visa Application Fee:  The current amount for Non-Immigrant Visa application fee is S$183.40.  Please note that we WILL NOT take Cashier's orders in any amount other than S$183.40

  • American Citizen Online Registration:  Please register here

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    Democracy Video Challenge: the U.S. Department of State and its partners announced the results of the Democracy Video Challenge, a worldwide online competition that engages people around the world in a global dialogue on democracy.

     

     

    Chicago 2016: The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) selected Chicago as the U.S. Bid City for the 2016 Games. Chicago will now compete with other international cities for the honor of being the official 2016 Host City. The final decision on which international city will host the 2016 Games will be made in October 2009.
    - Spotlight -

    Beginning January 12, 2009, all travelers under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must obtain authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to initiating travel to the United States.
    • ESTA is FREE: Beware of unauthorized websites
    • Register for ESTA
    • ESTA Advisory Statement, April 21, 2009
    • Press Release, Jan 7, 2009
    • Fact Sheet
    • How ESTA Works
    • For more information and FAQs


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