India to Singapore customs duty calculator

Duty-free allowance, gold, phones, cash and banned items for travellers arriving in Singapore from India.

✅ Every number is labelled Official, Reported or Estimated, with its source and the date we checked it.

Quick answer

Duty-free allowance in SingaporeSGD 500 ✅ Official
Gold jewelleryallowed ≈ Estimated
Mobile phonesallowed ≈ Estimated
Cash & currencydeclare ≈ Estimated
Alcoholallowed ✅ Official

GST import relief: S$500 if away 48+ hours (S$100 if under 48 hours). Excludes liquor and tobacco.

50 g of 22K gold is worth about SGD 7,847 at today's rate.

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

Related guides

⛔ Singapore

  • E-cigarettes / vapes: E-cigarettes and vapes are prohibited.
  • Narcotics & drugs: Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse.

⚠️

  • Medicines: Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval.
  • Plants, seeds & fruit: Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them.
  • Weapons & ammunition: Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance.

Leaving India

  • Declare high-value items (jewellery, cameras, laptops) on departure so you can bring them back duty-free. ≈ Estimated

Declare or pay online

⚖️ 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 India to Singapore?

SGD 500. GST import relief: S$500 if away 48+ hours (S$100 if under 48 hours). Excludes liquor and tobacco.

Can I carry Gold jewellery from India to Singapore?

No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply.

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?

Yes. 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