Duty-free allowance in Singapore
GST import relief: S$500 if away 48+ hours (S$100 if under 48 hours). Excludes liquor and tobacco. ✅ Official
9% GST on the value above your relief. No duty on most goods. ≈ Estimated
Status
| Gold jewellery | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Gold bars & coins | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Mobile phones | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Laptops & tablets | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Other electronics | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Watches | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Perfume & cosmetics | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Clothing & shoes | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Gifts & other goods | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Alcohol | allowed | Duty-free liquor (18+, away 48h+, not from Malaysia): up to 2 L in set combinations of spirits, wine and beer. ✅ Official |
| Cigarettes & tobacco | declare | No duty-free concession for cigarettes or tobacco. All must be declared, taxed and carry the SDPC mark. ✅ Official |
| E-cigarettes / vapes | prohibited | E-cigarettes and vapes are prohibited. ≈ Estimated |
| Cash & currency | declare | Declare cash over S$20,000 via the SG Arrival Card / MyICA app. ≈ Estimated |
| Medicines | restricted | Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated |
| Packaged food & sweets | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Meat, milk & dairy | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Plants, seeds & fruit | restricted | Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them. ≈ Estimated |
| Drones | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Weapons & ammunition | restricted | Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated |
| Narcotics & drugs | prohibited | Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated |
Declare or pay online
- Customs@SG – declare & pay GST online: Make an advance declaration and pay duty/GST up to 3 days before arriving, then use the green channel. ✅ Official
⚖️ If you don't declare
- A false or incomplete declaration is an offence: fine up to S$10,000 and/or jail.
- Undeclared tobacco without the SDPC mark is a serious offence with heavy fines per pack.
- E-cigarettes and drugs: fines, jail and (for drugs) very severe penalties.
✅ Official Singapore Customs – Guide for travellers (false declaration fine)
Frequently asked questions
How much can I bring duty-free from to Singapore?
GST import relief: S$500 if away 48+ hours (S$100 if under 48 hours). Excludes liquor and tobacco.
How much cash can I carry to Singapore?
Declare cash over S$20,000 via the SG Arrival Card / MyICA app.
Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to Singapore?
Customs@SG – declare & pay GST online: Make an advance declaration and pay duty/GST up to 3 days before arriving, then use the green channel.
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Last checked: 2026-11-09