🇸🇬 Singapore
2 L
One option totalling up to 2 L: 1 L spirits + 1 L wine, 1 L spirits + 1 L beer, 1 L wine + 1 L beer, 2 L wine, or 2 L beer — only after 48 hours or more outside Singapore
None
No duty-free concession or GST import relief for any cigarettes or tobacco products
S$500
≈ US$370
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 2 LOne option totalling up to 2 L: 1 L spirits + 1 L wine, 1 L spirits + 1 L beer, 1 L wine + 1 L beer, 2 L wine, or 2 L beer — only after 48 hours or more outside Singapore |
| Cigarettes | NoneNo duty-free concession or GST import relief for any cigarettes or tobacco products |
| Personal goods value | S$500≈ US$370 |
Duty-free liquor only if you spent at least 48 hours outside Singapore and the liquor is for personal consumption: one option totalling up to 2 L (spirits, wine and beer in the published combinations). No duty-free concession or GST relief for cigarettes and tobacco products. GST import relief on other goods: up to S$500 after 48 hours or more abroad, S$100 if away less than 48 hours.
Conditional tiers
| Condition | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Away less than 48 hours | S$100 |
What the official page says
“If you bring in more than 10 litres of liquor products, you must obtain a Customs permit.”
“There is no duty-free concession or GST import relief for cigarettes and tobacco products.”
“Duty-Free Concession for Travellers table, Option A: Spirits 1 Litre | Wine 1 Litre | Beer -”
“GST import relief amounts: 48 hours or more | Up to S$500; Less than 48 hours | Up to S$100”
“Liquor — You may bring in duty-free liquor only if you meet all these conditions: You spent at least 48 hours outside Singapore before arrival. The liquor is for your personal consumption. The liquor is not prohibited from import into Singa”
“Option | Spirits | Wine | Beer — A | 1 Litre | 1 Litre | - — B | 1 Litre | - | 1 Litre — C | - | 1 Litre | 1 Litre — D | - | 2 Litre | - — E | - | - | 2 Litres”
“Option | Spirits | Wine | Beer — A | 0.25 Litre | 1 Litre | - — B | 0.25 Litre | - | 1 Litre — C | 0.25 Litre | - | - — D | - | 1 Litre | - — E | - | - | 1 Litre”
“Time Spent Abroad | Value of Goods Granted GST Import Relief — 48 hours or more | Up to S$500 — Less than 48 hours | Up to S$100”Singapore Customs →
Cash Declaration Threshold
Local currency equivalent: SGD
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01Singapore has mandatory death penalty for trafficking certain quantities of narcotics — be aware of strict enforcement.
- 02TradeNet is Singapore's national single window for trade declarations.
- 03GST rate is 9% as of January 2024.
- 04Singapore has very low or zero import duties on most goods (the tariff schedule is largely duty-free).
- 05Singapore is a member of ASEAN and has numerous FTAs (US-Singapore FTA, EU-Singapore FTA, CPTPP, etc.).
- 06Chewing gum can only be brought in for personal medicinal use (dental/nicotine gum) with a doctor's prescription.
Does what I'm carrying fit?
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