What can you bring into Singapore, and what is prohibited?
Singapore applies duty and GST relief limits on goods brought in by travellers, and it prohibits or controls a defined list of items including chewing gum for sale, e-cigarettes and certain drugs and weapons. Cigarettes carry duty regardless of quantity, which surprises most arriving travellers.
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How it works
Travellers declare dutiable and controlled goods at the red channel or through the customs declaration channel published by Singapore Customs. Penalties for undeclared goods are published, and controlled substances are handled under separate criminal law rather than customs rules.
Commonly mixed up with
Duty-free allowance and GST relief are often treated as one number. They are separate reliefs with separate conditions.
What can you bring into Singapore, and what is prohibited?
| Knowledge, Singapore | Legal, visa and entry |
|---|---|
| Short answer | Singapore applies duty and GST relief limits on goods brought in by travellers, and it prohibits or controls a defined list of items including chewing gum for sale, e-cigarettes and certain drugs and weapons. Cigarettes carry duty regardless of quantity, which surprises most arriving travellers. |
| How it works | Travellers declare dutiable and controlled goods at the red channel or through the customs declaration channel published by Singapore Customs. Penalties for undeclared goods are published, and controlled substances are handled under separate criminal law rather than customs rules. |
| Commonly mixed up with | Duty-free allowance and GST relief are often treated as one number. They are separate reliefs with separate conditions. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-08 |
Short questions
- Is there a duty-free allowance for alcohol?
- Relief exists under published conditions, including time spent outside Singapore.
- Are cigarettes duty free?
- Tobacco duty applies to all quantities brought in.
- Are e-cigarettes allowed?
- They are prohibited, and the ban is published by the authorities.
- How do I declare goods?
- Use the red channel or the published declaration channel on arrival.
- What are the penalties?
- Singapore Customs publishes penalties for undeclared goods.
Sources
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