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What are the procedures if I intend to bring cigarettes for my personal consumption when I visit Singapore?
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The import of cigarettes is subject to payment of duty and GST even if it is meant for personal consumption.
If the quantity exceeds 0.4 kilogrammes, you are required to arrange with a local freight forwarding agent to declare a Customs Duty Payment permit to pay the duty and GST for the cigarettes on your behalf. Please click here for information on how to declare a Customs permit.
For quantity not exceeding 0.4 kilogrammes, you are required to proceed to the Customs Red Channel and declare the cigarettes to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers. Please click here for more information on Customs formalities for arriving travellers.
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Do I have to pay GST if I bring some gifts for my friends in Singapore?
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Yes. Upon arrival and after immigration clearance, please proceed to the Customs Red Channel to declare the goods to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer or proceed directly to Customs Duty Office at the Checkpoint for payment of GST. Payment can be made via Cash, NETS, Credit Cards and Cash Cards. It would be helpful if you could provide the invoices or receipts.
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Can I bring medicine prescribed for my medical conditions and food items when I travel to Singapore?
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As the import of medicine and food are subject to import control by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) respectively, you would need to check with HSA and AVA on their requirements. Please click here for more information on the Controlling Agencies.
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What are the procedures if bring a few bottles of liquors for personal consumption when I visit Singapore?
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The import of liquors exceeding Duty-free Concessions is subject to payment of duty and GST even if it is meant for personal consumption. Please click here for information on Duty-free Concessions.
If the quantity in excess of Duty-free Concessions exceeds 10 litres, you are required to arrange with a local freight forwarding agent to declare a Customs Duty Payment permit to pay the duty and GST for the liquors on your behalf. Please click here for information on how to declare a Customs permit.
For quantity not exceeding 10 litres, you are required to proceed to the Customs Red Channel and declare the liquors to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers. Please click here for more information on Customs formalities for arriving travellers.
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What Customs formalities must I go through to bring goods out of Singapore?
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Singapore Customs do not impose additional tax on goods to be brought out of Singapore. However, certain goods may be subjected to export control. You would need to check with the relevant controlling agency on their requirements. Please click here for more information on the Controlling Agencies.
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