We have a list of the prohibited and controlled items in Singapore, be sure to have a look so you don't get caught out.
3 February 2014
| Last updated on 3 April 2025
Prohibited Goods
You are not allowed to bring in goods that are prohibited under Singapore laws. The list of prohibited goods includes (but not limited to):
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Chewing gum (except oral dental and medicated gum)
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Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products (e.g. electronic cigarettes, etc.)
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Cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape
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Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances
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Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products
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Firecrackers
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Obscene articles, publications, video tapes/discs and software
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Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video compact discs, laser discs, records or cassettes
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Seditious and treasonable materials
It is an offence if you attempt to bring any of the items listed above into Singapore
Controlled Goods
You need to present an import permit or authorization form from the relevant competent authorities before you can bring into Singapore controlled goods. Please produce the goods and the import permit or authorization form to the checking officer at the Red Channel.
Please refer to the tables below for information on controlled or prohibited goods. You may wish to visit the website of the relevant authorities for more details.
Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
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Controlled Items: |
Competent Authority Information: |
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Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore 5 Maxwell Road. #02/03-00, Tower Block MND Complex. Singapore 069110 Telephone: 6325 7625 Website: http://www.ava.gov.sg |
Singapore Police Force
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Controlled Items |
Competent Authority Information |
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Singapore Police Force - Licensing Division 391 New Bridge Road. #02-701, Telephone: 6835 0000 Website: http://www.spf.gov.sg |
Media Development Authority
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Controlled Items |
Competent Authority Information |
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Media Development Authority 3 Fusionopolis Way. #14-22 Symbiosis Telephone: 1800 478 5478 Website: www.mda.gov.sg |
Health Sciences Authority
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Controlled Items |
Competent Authority Information |
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Health Products Regulation Group (HPRG) 11 Biopolis Way Telephone: 6213 0838 Website: www.hsa.gov.sg |
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
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Controlled Items |
Competent Authority Information |
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The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore 10 Pasir Panjang Road. #10-01, Mapletree Business City. Singapore 117438 Telephone: 6211 0888 Website: www.ida.gov.sg |
National Environment Agency
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Controlled Items |
Competent Authority Information |
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Centre for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science (CRPNS) Telephone: 6731 9549 Websites: app2.nea.gov.sg/regulatory_info.aspx#guidelines |
# Note: If you need to bring in medicines for your physical well-being while traveling, you must possess a physician's prescription certifying so. For more information, please contact Health Sciences Authority at hsa_info@hsa.gov.sg.
Controlled Goods - Import www.customs.gov.sg/leftnav/trad/tradenet/list+of+controlled+goods+-+imports.html
Controlled Goods - Export www.customs.gov.sg/leftnav/trad/TradeNet/List+Of+Controlled+Goods+-+Exports.html
