What can you not bring into Singapore?

You cannot bring items like chewing gum (except medicinal), e-cigarettes/vapes, controlled drugs, firearms, fireworks, obscene materials, and pirated/counterfeit goods into Singapore, with strict penalties for drug offenses, including the death penalty. Many other items like tobacco, radio equipment, and certain foods are heavily restricted or require permits, so checking with Singapore Customs is crucial.

What food cannot be brought into Singapore from the UK?

Eggs and Dairy

Shelled eggs, free-range eggs, and processed eggs from the UK and many other countries are strictly banned from being imported into Singapore. These strict regulations are in place to meet health and safety standards and prevent the spreading of diseases like Salmonella.

What items need to be declared at customs in Singapore?

There are four categories of dutiable goods in Singapore:

• Intoxicating liquors, including spirits, wine, beer, ale, stout and porter. ...
• Tobacco products, including cigarettes and cigars. ...
• Motor vehicles, including motorised bicycles.
• Motor fuel, including motor spirits, diesel products and compressed natural gas (CNG)

Can I take food items to Singapore?

You are allowed to carry up to 5 kgs of seafood products, out of which a maximum of 2 kg of frozen cooked crabmeat and frozen cooked prawn meat is allowed. You are allowed a maximum of 30 eggs, no more than that, and only a handful of fruit and vegetables. Processed food cannot exceed 5 kgs or 5 litres.

Can girls wear shorts in Singapore?

Singapore attire is pretty specific because you want to be cool and comfortable outside while understanding that being indoors can be very different. It's not a place where people wear skimpy outfits, instead they tend to wear shorts or skirts and a t-shirt or a dress.

19 essential Singapore tips for visitors

What is the 3-3-3 rule for outfits?

The "333 rule" in clothing refers to two popular minimalist fashion concepts: the viral TikTok trend of using 3 tops, 3 bottoms, and 3 shoes to create numerous outfits (9 items total) for styling practice, and the more extensive Project 333, where you select 33 items (including clothes, shoes, and accessories) to wear for three months, excluding essentials like underwear, workout gear, and sleepwear, to simplify your wardrobe and reduce decision fatigue. Both methods focus on versatility, quality over quantity, and creating a functional capsule wardrobe.

What not to carry to Singapore?

• Chewing tobacco (loose leaf chewing tobacco, plug chewing tobacco, twist chewing tobacco, tobacco bits intended for chewing.
• Imitation tobacco products (electronic cigarettes, vaporisers) and components of imitation tobacco products.
• Shisha.
• Smokeless cigars, smokeless cigarillos or smokeless cigarettes.

What is not allowed in hand luggage in Singapore?

Restricted items

• Knives (including hunting knives, swords, and pocket knives)
• Scissors and any other sharp/bladed objects (e.g. ice-pick, nail clippers, embroidery, crocheting and knitting needles) considered illegal by local law.
• Weapons such as whips, nan-chakus, baton, or stun gun.
• Hand-cuffs.

Can I bring medicine to Singapore?

Bringing in personal medications

You may need to apply for an approval to bring in medications for yourself or family members' use. You are not allowed to buy, import or carry personal medications for another person except for family members that the products were initially intended for.

What do I need to enter Singapore from the UK?

UK citizens don't need a visa for short trips (up to 90 days) to Singapore but must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival, submit the free SG Arrival Card (SGAC) within 3 days before entry, and show proof of onward travel, funds, and accommodation for a smooth entry. All these requirements are enforced by Singapore authorities, with entry approval granted at the border by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers. 

What do I actually need to declare at customs?

When entering the United States, what items must I declare?

• Food and Agriculture.
• Alcohol.
• Tobacco.
• Currency.
• Pharmaceuticals.
• Additional Resources.

What is the 3 4 tank rule?

Under the Customs Act 1960, Singapore-registered vehicles are required to have a minimum amount of motor fuel (at least three-quarters of the tank) when leaving Singapore via the land checkpoints. This is commonly referred to as the “three-quarter tank rule”.

What should I know before visiting Singapore?

Here are a few laws to keep an eye out for when visiting Singapore.

• No chewing gum or spitting. We hope most business professionals aren't in the habit of spitting. ...
• No jaywalking or littering. ...
• No smoking. ...
• LGBTQ+ acceptance is questionable. ...
• No urinating in elevators. ...
• You must flush the toilet. ...
• No illegal drugs.

What do I have to declare when entering Singapore?

If you are carrying any dutiable, taxable, controlled or prohibited goods, please declare them to the checking officer at the Red Channel or at the Customs Examination Area before immigration clearance.

What food can't go through customs?

You may not import fresh, dried or canned meats or meat products from most foreign countries into the United States. Also, you may not import food products that have been prepared with meat.

Why is chewing gum banned in Singapore?

Reasons for the ban

On 30 December 1991, the Environment Ministry (ENV) released a statement explaining that the ban was to be imposed primarily because chewing gum litter had disrupted the smooth running of the mass rapid transit (MRT) trains.

What medications aren't allowed in Singapore?

Prohibited in Singapore: anti-anxiety pills, sleeping pills and strong painkillers without a licence. Singapore has had a chewing gum ban since 1992 and prohibits medicinal chewing gums such as nicotine.

Do I need to declare my prescription medication at customs?

Yes, you often need to declare or at least be prepared to show proof for medication at customs, especially for controlled substances like strong painkillers or ADHD meds, as rules vary by country, and some common meds are restricted abroad. Always carry a doctor's letter and prescription, keep meds in original packaging, and check your destination's laws beforehand, as you could face delays or even jail time for bringing in something banned.

Can I take multivitamins to Singapore?

Some vitamins in high doses (such as vitamin D or A), herbal extracts, or botanical ingredients may be allowed in Singapore but banned elsewhere.

What is the 60-90 rule in Singapore?

The "60/90-day rule" in Singapore refers to immigration guidelines limiting short-term visitors (especially Malaysians) to a maximum stay of 60 days within any 90-day period, preventing long-term use of social visit passes (STVP) to circumvent work permit rules, though initial grants are often 30 days, extendable up to 90 days total with fees and approval from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Frequent entries and exits, or staying close to the limit, trigger scrutiny, with immigration officers assessing your history to prevent abuse, so always plan visits carefully. 

What items are not allowed in a suitcase?

Here is the current list:

• Flammable liquids and solids.
• Oxidisers such as bleaching powders.
• Organic peroxides.
• Tear gas devices or any gas cylinders.
• Infectious substances such as live virus materials.
• Wet-cell car batteries.
• Magnetrons. Instruments containing mercury.
• Instruments containing magnets.

Can a woman wear shorts in Singapore?

Yes, wearing shorts in Singapore is not an issue. Although, there are a few exceptions where shorts are a big no-no such as places of worship, fine dining, clubs, and other formal settings.

What items must be declared at customs?

Merchandise and Gifts: All goods you bought overseas (souvenirs, clothing, electronics, artwork, etc.), whether for yourself or as gifts, must be declared. Even if you won't owe duty (because you're within the duty-free allowance), you still need to list these items on your customs declaration.

What are some strict rules in Singapore?

Strict laws and penalties control vapes, e-cigarettes and alcohol. Possessing or importing vapes, even in transit or for your own use, is illegal. It's also illegal to drink within a Liquor Control Zone or in public between 10.30pm and 7am (see 'Local laws').