{
  "iso2": "sg",
  "name": "Singapore",
  "region": "Asia",
  "bloc": null,
  "verified": "2026-10-17",
  "authority": {
    "name": "Singapore Customs",
    "url": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/at-customs/arriving-in-singapore/"
  },
  "currency": {
    "code": "SGD",
    "declare_over": "SGD 20,000"
  },
  "rules": {
    "alcohol": {
      "status": "limit",
      "headline": "Up to 2 litres, if away 48+ hours",
      "detail": "Duty-free if 18+, away 48+ hours, not arriving from Malaysia, and for personal use: pick one combo such as 1 L spirits + 1 L wine, or 2 L wine, or 2 L beer. Excess is taxed. Over 10 L needs a permit.",
      "source": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/at-customs/arriving-in-singapore/duty-free-concession-gst-relief/"
    },
    "tobacco": {
      "status": "declare",
      "headline": "No duty-free allowance; duty on all",
      "detail": "There is no duty-free concession or GST relief for cigarettes and tobacco. All must be declared and duty and GST paid, and packs must meet Singapore's standardised packaging rules. Contraband cigarettes are an offence.",
      "source": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/at-customs/arriving-in-singapore/duty-free-concession-gst-relief/"
    },
    "vapes": {
      "status": "banned",
      "headline": "E-cigarettes and vapes prohibited",
      "detail": "Electronic cigarettes, vaporisers, their components and any nicotine or tobacco solution for them are prohibited imports. Chewing and oral tobacco, shisha and snuff are also banned.",
      "source": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/doing-business/import-operations/import-procedures/controlled-and-prohibited-goods-for-imports/"
    },
    "cash": {
      "status": "declare",
      "headline": "Report over SGD 20,000",
      "detail": "Cash and bearer instruments over SGD 20,000 (or equivalent) must be reported on Form NP 727, online within 72 hours before arrival or departure. No limit on the amount. Failure can mean a S$50,000 fine, jail, or seizure.",
      "source": "https://www.police.gov.sg/Advisories/Commercial-Crimes/Suspicious-Transaction-Reporting-Office/Cross-border-cash-movement-reporting"
    },
    "meds_rx": {
      "status": "limit",
      "headline": "Up to 3 months with prescription",
      "detail": "Without approval you may bring up to 3 months of lawfully prescribed medicine (not controlled or prohibited), in original packaging with a prescription or doctor's letter. Only for you or immediate family.",
      "source": "https://www.hsa.gov.sg/travelling-with-medication-and-medical-devices/personal-medications/"
    },
    "meds_controlled": {
      "status": "declare",
      "headline": "Prior HSA approval required",
      "detail": "Medicines containing controlled substances (Second and Third Schedule drugs and others in HSA's Appendix A) need approval from HSA before you travel. Apply with supporting documents; the form is in English only.",
      "source": "https://www.hsa.gov.sg/travelling-with-medication-and-medical-devices/personal-medications/"
    },
    "cannabis": {
      "status": "banned",
      "headline": "Cannabis and extracts prohibited",
      "detail": "Fourth Schedule drugs, such as cannabis and products containing cannabis extracts, cannot be imported under any circumstances, including as medication, and even if only transiting.",
      "source": "https://www.hsa.gov.sg/travelling-with-medication-and-medical-devices/personal-medications/"
    },
    "duty_goods": {
      "status": "limit",
      "headline": "GST relief S$500 (48h+) or S$100",
      "detail": "Goods bought abroad for personal use get GST relief up to S$500 if away 48 hours or more, S$100 if less. Not available for liquor or tobacco, and work pass holders and crew are not eligible.",
      "source": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/at-customs/arriving-in-singapore/duty-free-concession-gst-relief/"
    },
    "wildlife": {
      "status": "banned",
      "headline": "Endangered species and rhino horn banned",
      "detail": "Rhinoceros horn and endangered wildlife species and products derived from them are prohibited imports under the National Parks Board.",
      "source": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/doing-business/import-operations/import-procedures/controlled-and-prohibited-goods-for-imports/"
    },
    "media": {
      "status": "banned",
      "headline": "Obscene and seditious material banned",
      "detail": "Obscene articles, publications and video tapes or discs, and seditious or treasonable materials, are on the prohibited list. Chewing gum is also prohibited, except HSA-approved dental or medicinal gum.",
      "source": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/doing-business/import-operations/import-procedures/controlled-and-prohibited-goods-for-imports/"
    }
  },
  "gov_uk_slug": "singapore",
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Customs: Prohibited and controlled goods (travellers)",
      "url": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/at-customs/arriving-in-singapore/prohibited-controlled-goods/",
      "kind": "inbound",
      "lang": "en"
    },
    {
      "title": "Customs: Controlled and prohibited goods for imports (full list, agencies)",
      "url": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/doing-business/import-operations/import-procedures/controlled-and-prohibited-goods-for-imports/",
      "kind": "inbound",
      "lang": "en"
    },
    {
      "title": "Police: Cross-border cash movement reporting",
      "url": "https://www.police.gov.sg/Advisories/Commercial-Crimes/Suspicious-Transaction-Reporting-Office/Cross-border-cash-movement-reporting",
      "kind": "both",
      "lang": "en"
    },
    {
      "title": "HSA: Travelling with personal medication",
      "url": "https://www.hsa.gov.sg/travelling-with-medication-and-medical-devices/personal-medications/",
      "kind": "inbound",
      "lang": "en"
    },
    {
      "title": "Customs: NParks CITES permit requirements",
      "url": "https://customs.gov.sg/doing-business/quick-links-for-traders/tradenet/competent-authorities-requirements-for-controlled-items/national-parks-board/",
      "kind": "both",
      "lang": "en"
    },
    {
      "title": "NParks: Importing and exporting CITES species",
      "url": "https://nparks.gov.sg/biodiversity/cites/conditions-for-importing-and-exporting-cites-species-animals",
      "kind": "both",
      "lang": "en",
      "unverified": true
    },
    {
      "title": "Police: Guideline on prohibited, controlled and non-regulated items (weapons)",
      "url": "https://www.police.gov.sg/-/media/SPF/E-services/AE-Files/Guideline-on-Prohibited-Controlled-and-Non-Regulated-Items-Final-1-May-26.pdf",
      "kind": "inbound",
      "lang": "en",
      "unverified": true
    },
    {
      "title": "Customs: Guide for travellers",
      "url": "https://www.customs.gov.sg/files/individuals/guide-to-travellers-english-2022.pdf",
      "kind": "both",
      "lang": "en",
      "unverified": true
    }
  ],
  "outbound": {
    "cash": {
      "status": "declare",
      "headline": "Report over SGD 20,000 before leaving",
      "detail": "Taking physical currency or bearer negotiable instruments worth more than SGD 20,000 (or foreign equivalent) out of Singapore requires an online Cash Movement Report (Form NP 727) within 72 hours before departure, before Immigration.",
      "source": "https://www.police.gov.sg/Advisories/Commercial-Crimes/Suspicious-Transaction-Reporting-Office/Cross-border-cash-movement-reporting"
    },
    "wildlife": {
      "status": "declare",
      "headline": "CITES permit needed to export from NParks",
      "detail": "A CITES permit from NParks is required to export or re-export CITES specimens, including as personal effects.",
      "source": "https://customs.gov.sg/doing-business/quick-links-for-traders/tradenet/competent-authorities-requirements-for-controlled-items/national-parks-board/"
    }
  }
}