Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Night Vision Devices → Singapore
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
PROHIBITED
Night Vision Devices prohibited; penalties for import
Details
Night Vision Devices prohibited; penalties for import. Enforcement in Singapore carries fines from SGD 10,000 to SGD 500,000 and imprisonment up to 20 years in aggravated cases under Customs Act 1960 s.130; Misuse of Drugs Act 1973.
Leaving with this item
Night-vision devices are dual-use controlled goods; export from Singapore above consumer grade requires an export licence.
Practical advice
Do not bring night vision devices to this country. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.
Customs authority
Singapore Customs · https://www.customs.gov.sg