Customs Formalities:
There are no limit on the amount of money you may bring into Singapore.
However, customs/immigration may question you on the purpose of
the money you are bringing in. To ensure that you clearing of the
customs would be problem/hassle free, just declare it to the
immigration and customs officers on duty.
Duty-Free:
Anyone who is above 18 years of age may purchase duty-free alcohol
(and enjoy concessions) for personal consumption. This concessions
are not applicable if you are arriving from Malaysia.
You can purchase the following:
max 1 litre of Wine / Port
max 1 litre of Beer / Stout / Ale
max 1 litre of Spirits
As Singapore government discourage smoking, there are no concessions
on cigarettes and other tabacco products.
Dutiable Items:
Items that are dutiable includes garments and clothing accessories,
leather bags, wallets, imitation jewellery, chocolate and sugar
confectionery, pastries, biscuits and cakes. However, you may
bring in restricted amounts of the above items without duties
if they are meant for personal consumption.
If you are carrying excess dutiable items, you may leave these in Customs
Bond until your departure, provided this is from the same point of entry.
Storage costs are chargeable.
Prohibited Items:
You may not bring in the following items:
Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances
Firecrackers
Cigarette lighters of pistol/revolver shape
Toy coins / currency notes
Reproductions of copyright publications
Reproductions of video tapes or disks
Reproductions of records or cassettes
Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products
Obscene articles and publications
Seditious and treasonable materials
Entry may be allowed if you are able to product valid import permits
or authorization proofs from the relevant authorities.
If you are under specific medications, please remember to bring along
your prescription certification by your doctors. Such medications
includes sleeping pills, depressants and stimulants.
When in doubt, please remember to contact the nearest Singapore Overseas
Mission/Consulates/Embassy.
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