Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine → Singapore

Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import

Details

Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import. Quantity guidance for Singapore: Not approved by HSA Singapore — lisdexamfetamine is a Class A controlled drug; no personal importation permitted. Documentation: HSA prior approval required — typically not granted for unapproved Class A stimulants; Written notification to CNB (Central Narcotics Bureau) if attempting to apply. 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. Because vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine is prohibited rather than restricted, there is no permit route for an ordinary traveller — attempted import is treated as smuggling regardless of intent. Arrival checks are carried out by Singapore Customs; when in doubt use the declare (red) channel — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods attract penalties. Leaving Singapore with vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine is a separate question: restricted — Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a controlled stimulant; personal export from Singapore requires prescription documentation and stays within personal-use limits.

Quantity limit

Not approved by HSA Singapore — lisdexamfetamine is a Class A controlled drug; no personal importation permitted

Documentation required

• HSA prior approval required — typically not granted for unapproved Class A stimulants
• Written notification to CNB (Central Narcotics Bureau) if attempting to apply

Leaving with this item

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a controlled stimulant; personal export from Singapore requires prescription documentation and stays within personal-use limits.

Practical advice

Do not bring vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine to this country.

Customs authority

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