Firearms → Singapore

Complete civilian ban; severe penalties

Details

Singapore prohibits civilian firearm ownership under the Arms and Explosives Act. Import of any firearm, ammunition, or replica firearm is illegal. Penalties include imprisonment of up to 14 years and mandatory caning. Even deactivated firearms and airsoft guns are restricted. Enforcement in Singapore carries fines from SGD 0 to SGD 20,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years in aggravated cases. Leaving Singapore with firearms is a separate question — prohibited: Singapore prohibits taking firearms out of the country without an advance export authorisation; licensed hunters and sport shooters are the main exception categories.

Quantity limit

Zero

Legal reference

Arms and Explosives Act

Leaving with this item

Singapore prohibits taking firearms out of the country without an advance export authorisation; licensed hunters and sport shooters are the main exception categories.

Practical advice

Absolute prohibition. Do not bring any firearm or replica to Singapore.

Customs authority

Singapore Customs · https://www.customs.gov.sg