🇸🇬 Singapore— Cash & Currency
Singapore Customs
2026-04-25
Declaration Threshold
US$20,000
SGD
You must declare to customs if you are carrying cash, traveler's cheques, money orders, or negotiable bearer instruments totaling above this amount when entering or leaving Singapore.
What Must Be Declared
| Instrument | Declaration Required |
|---|---|
| Physical currency (any currency) | Yes, if above threshold |
| Traveler's cheques | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bank drafts / money orders | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bearer bonds / negotiable instruments | Yes, if above threshold |
| Credit cards / debit cards | Generally no |
| Electronic payment apps | Generally no |
Failure to declare
Carrying undeclared cash above the threshold can result in seizure of funds, fines, and in some jurisdictions criminal prosecution. When in doubt, declare.
Additional Country 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.